Ronald Pfeiffer

Professional Tai Chi Master Instructor with extensive teaching experience working with groups and individuals to achieve real provable results for health and fitness.

My commitment to the future of high quality education for Tai Chi teachers/instructors/leaders is unwavering and I have been a proponent of these goals. Presently studying Anatomy and Physiology through Corexcell.

As a (former) member of the Tai Chi for Health Community and member of the board of Directors I have recently spearheaded a website redesign project which will have far reaching positive implications for its members.

Over the years I have organized many World Tai Chi Day events and engaged the community to educate people as to the importance and necessity of Tai Chi for better health and wellness.

SKILLS

Tai Chi and Martial Arts Master Instructor

Instructor Trainer and Coach

Communicator/Promoter of Tai Chi as a Treatment Model

Positive Attitude Organizer/Delegate efforts for the most desired outcomes

 Ability to work under pressure

Team oriented-able to work in groups

Strong problem solving and decision making skills

EXPERIENCE

01/2008 to Current, Owner/Master Instructor

International Tai Chi Alliance － Burlington, Wisconsin

02/2000 to 09/2008 Martial Arts Instructor

YMCA Lake Geneva Wisconsin － Lake Geneva, WI

Re-established the YMCA's martial arts program. While there worked with persons of all ages to improve all aspects of health and fitness.

Started the Tai Chi for health teachings and held various trainings, workshops and regular lessons.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 Health Fitness through the Martial Arts

Martial Art Studys and Certifications

American Tai Chi and Qi Gong Association Certified Master Tai Chi Instructor

Awarded in May of 2017

Over 5000 hours of teaching and training students and instructors starting in 1979 as a private student of William Stoner an unranked master of street combat and weapons and continuing with various schools and teachers.

I have owned and operated my own school since 2000. First located at the YMCA in Lake Geneva Wisconsin, in 2008 relocated to Burlington Wisconsin. Closed May 2019 Due to COVID-19. Zooming all lessons now.

https://www.facebook.com/midwest.tai.chi.self.defense/

International Tai Chi Alliance (Midwest Tai Chi and Self Defense)

www.internationaltaichialliance.com

 Recognized training school through Hanfei International Tai Chi Health and Fitness Centre, Ningbo, China

1980-Koang Wong Kim WTF

1998-Dragon Kenpo-Ed Hutchison

1993-Joe Gorman ITK

2014-Grandmaster 8th Degree Black Belt

Doctor of Martial Science Degree

awarded through Dr. George Petrotta, ISA

2006-Tai Chi for Health Institute

Certified Senior Trainer in multiple TCHI programs

Mar 2006-Tai Chi for Health Institute

Premier Certified Senior Trainer

Qualifications Tai Chi for Health Institute:

 Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis

 Certified Tai Chi for Back Pain

 Certified Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor

 Certified Tai Chi for Kidz Instructor

 Certified Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor

 Certified Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor

 Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

 Certified Tai Chi for Energy Instructor

 Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

 Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

 Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 2

 Certified Tai Chi for Energy 2

Certified by Dr. Paul Lam Sept 2015 Yang 24 Forms Instructor

Due to my long association with these various programs I have had a fair amount of exposure to anatomy and physiology which I use constantly in my teachings and the training of new instructors.

Many of these certifications were taught by my business partner

TCHI Master Trainer Linda Arksey, who unlike most who teach these programs is a qualified Anatomy and Physiology Instructor through iTEC.

 ITEC provides leading international qualifications, specialising in Beauty & Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapies, Sports & Fitness Training and Customer Service with centres in 39 countries.

https://www.itecworld.co.uk/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2008-2018 University of Wisconsin, Parkside

Ongoing Introductory Tai Chi courses in the spring and fall sessions to help the local community learn more about Tai Chi Chuan.

Sept 9 2017

Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI

At the invitation of the Fibromyalgia Patient Education and Support Organization I gave a talk at a symposium on chronic pain and the overuse of opiates

 "Using Tai Chi as a Treatment Model"

2019-Present

 Currently teaching private and group lessons in Taichi and chigong she gone to our numerous stuff or numerous students across the United States aedit States and England. Also regularly involved in some is involved in seminar instruction of specific top is of specific topics regarding traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong.

2022 March  Restarted Tai Chi lessons at the Burlington senior center, WI.

 2022 Recently recognized Fellow of the Complimentary Medical Association UK.