Lai Ma

Adjunct Lecturer
Office: WG-20
Office Phone: (607) 777-6936
Fax: (607) 777-2495
E-mail: laima@binghamton.edu

Pearl River College, Hong Kong

Teaching Overview

HPEY 162 – Tai Chi

Relevant Experience, Certifications, Honors

Chief Instructor of Ming Oi Martial Arts Academy, Hong Kong 1973-1975
Taugh thousands of seminars, classes, demonstrations and private lessons since 1970
President and Head Instructor of New York State Tai Chi and Chi Kung Center in Vestal, NY since 1998
Typically teaches five to ten internal Chinese Martial Arts per day
Experienced as a competition judge
Studied with the 4th generation descendant of the creator of Yang Style Tai Chi, Master Yang, Zhen-Duo, and 6th generation descendant Master Yang Jun
Studied with descendants of the creator of Wu Style Tai Chi, Master Wu, Ying Wah and Wu, Yan Hsia
Studied with Master Yu, Liuxiu, Deputy Director and researcher of the Shanghai Institute of Physical Culture for Chen Style Tai Chi
Studied with 19th generation descendants of the creator of Chen Style Tai Chi
Studied Chi Kung with Master Yang Meijun
Bronze Medal for Yang 24 forms Tai Chi Chuam - National Tai Chi Championships, Virginia 1997
Bronze Medal for Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuam - International Tai Chi Championships, Texas 1998
Bronze Medal for Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Saber- International Tai Chi Championships, Texas 1998
Bronze Medal for Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Chuam - International Tai Chi Championships, Texas 1998
Bronze Medal for Combined Tai Chi Competition Routine - International Tai Chi Championships, Texas 1998