Tai Chi is a flow of moves or postures designed originally as a form of self defense. Today while still retaining its self defense applications Tai Chi is primarily used for its numerous health benefits from better balance and strength to stress relief. My certification from Open the Door to Tai Chi system perfectly aligns with my philosophy of making it available to the everyday person and stripping away many of the nuances that make it seem difficult and out of reach for the average person. We approach it simply (because it is) with adjustments made to enhance the ability and enjoyment of the student .
Foundation Training is a series of postures designed to lengthen our muscles under tension breathe deep and powerful, providing a solid foundation for all our other activities. We re-educate the body to allow it to function at its best! Foundation Training while seemingly a polar opposite to Tai Chi, actually creates a beautiful balance to the soft flowing movements of Tai Chi
Harry and Linda Grimm have traded in the sleet and snow for a little bit of Paradise. After owning and operating martial arts schools in Massachusetts for over 25 years, they’re ready to offer their knowledge and experience to their new community in Southwest Florida
On my 60th birthday (June 2014) I returned from Park City Utah where I became the 1st instructor in SWFL to be certified in Foundation Training, a revolutionary new program to relieve back pain (and much more) and improve athletic performance, that is simple to learn and easy to sustain.
My original plan when we moved to Florida was to teach Tai Chi on the beach. I got sidetracked a little by Foundation Training but have now returned to my martial arts roots and once again enjoy the continuous process of improvement in the arts with Tai Chi and eventually the beach.
To see people of all ages, types, and sizes be able to "Move Well...Live Well" and not be limited by age or pain is amazing!