Paul Cooper is a new tutor starting teaching with the Swan School of Tai Chi and Chi Gung in February 2008.

In 2002 looking for a mental and physical break from his job as an Engineering Manager in the Water Industry Paul started studying Chen style Tai Chi and Chi Gung at Stratford-upon-Avon College under the guidance of Debbie Wild of the Swan School of Tai Chi and Chi Gung. Since 2003 he has also been receiving additional tutelage from Grand Master Chen Xiaowang and Master Chen Yin-Jun on their regular visits to the UK together with Eva and Karel Koskuba of the Chinese Internal Arts Association.

Paul became interested in the energies (Qi) and martial aspects of Tai Chi, and in 2008 with encouragement from both Debbie and Judith, commenced the Advanced Instructors training in Chen style Tai Chi with the Chinese Internal Arts Association in Berkshire under the tutelage of Eva and Karel Koskuba.

Paul is insured to teach and is a member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. As part of his ongoing continual development he attends lectures, seminars and workshops to study the practical and theoretical principals of Tai Chi as a martial discipline and an art. Paul has completed the 74-move Old Chen (Laojia Yilu) and Single Sabre forms, and is learning the Double Broadsword and Chen Style Fan forms together with Push Hands (Tui Shou) and Cannon Fist (Paochui).

Should you have any questions or queries Paul would be happy to talk to you on 07968 561779 or you can contact him at paul@swantaichi.co.uk