Dr. Carrie Bryant
Dr. Carrie Bryant is a Nationally Licensed Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Medical Doctor educated at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is well studied and practiced in various forms of Qi Gong and uses her combined knowledge of Naturopathic philosophy and Classical Chinese medicine to present a broad range of options of natural therapeutics to her patients – to facilitate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance leading to a more healthful lifestyle. Dr. Bryant can be reached at 864.275.3464 or yinyanghealth@charter.net.

Keith Davis
Along with being a professional jazz pianist, Keith Davis has been studying Tai Chi Chuan and other martial arts for over 20 years. He currently studies and teaches the Chen Style Hunyuan Tai Chi first developed by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang, and passed on by his student Yang Yang, founder of the Center for Taiji Studies. The focus of this practice is on nurturing mind, body and spirit, through the practice of both static and moving Qigong, and through practice of Tai Chi form and push hands. Keith may be reached at 864.787.3910 or tadjimon@hotmail.com or through his website: www.innergroovemusic.com.

Jimmy Dong
Jimmy has a PhD in engineering and works as an engineer in the area – having relocated to Greenville over 8 years ago. He has committed the last decade of his life to a dedicated and intense study of various Chen Style Tai Chi forms and Qi Gong from Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. Jimmy may be reached at qjdong@charter.net.

George Gantt
George has 36 years of experience in Tai Chi and Qi Gong. He instructs in the Yang style 24 form as well as in the basic 8 movement. He also teaches Tai Chi Sword and Fan. George has taught Tai Chi and Qi Gong at Mary Black Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, Converse College, and Furman University. He is currently teaching classes at Kimah Healing Arts Center and the South Carolina Governor’s School of Arts; as well as private classes. George also teaches special Qi Gong classes for its healing benefits to aid in the treatment of stress, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and other illnesses. George will demonstrate the 8, 24 and sword movement forms. George may be reached at 864.419.2596 or reddragun@bellsouth.net or www.myspace.com/georgegantt.

Thomas Gonick
Thomas has been a student and instructor of Yang style Tai Chi for the past 20 years. His more recent studies, of Shaolin Qi Gong and various Tai Chi sword forms, has been under the tutelage of Master Tony Wei. Thomas taught Yang and Sun style Tai Chi forms for several years for the City of Greenville. Thomas may be reached at 864.907.9738 or eightpiecesofbrocade@yahoo.com.

Jeff Gregory
Jeff started practicing Tai Chi at Furman University under the tutelage of George Gantt continuing with George through graduation and beyond. Jeff is now 7 years along in his journey through Tai Chi and has been teaching classes himself in the art for the past 3 to 4 years. Jeff can be reached at taichi@sc.rr.com.

Kong Ling Fang
Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an ancient form of Qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind through special movements and meditation. Falun Dafa consists of five simple exercises, and practitioners strive to live a fuller life in unison with the principles of truthfulness-compassion-tolerance. Kong Ling Fang (Linda) can be reached at 864-469-6126. More information on Falun Dafa may be found at www.falundafa.org.

Vicki Schroeder
T'ai Chi Chih taught by Vicki Schroeder balances and circulates our Vital Force for health, well-being and energy. Vicki was an RN at Mayo Clinic for 25 years and has been practicing T'ai Chi Chih for 5 ½ years. Vicki lives in the Travelers Rest area and can be reached at 864-836-4434 or vickitcc@bellsouth.net.

Master Tony Wei
Master Wei has been practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for over 50 years. Master Wei was trained in the fabled Shaolin temples of China. While at the temple, and in the many years afterward, he continually practiced Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, and Qi Gong. Master Wei became known as a great fighter, and was very well respected for his martial prowess. He has taught for many decades in China, Taiwan, and America. Master Wei will demonstrate the 24 form also known as the Beijing form, the 48 form, the fan form and the 32 sword form. Time allowing, he may also demonstrate some Qi Gong and a form of Tai Chi sparring practice known as push hands. Master Wei will be assisted by his daughter, Jennifer White, who may be reached at 864.306.0424 or greenville_chinese@yahoo.com