Senior Instructors
Colin Orr- Profile: Colin is Co Senior Instructor and founder of the TCQC which was established on 5th November-bonfire night 1995. He was introduced to Tai Chi in 1964 while serving in the Royal Navy on a two year draft stationed in Hong Kong. He teaches both the Yang LuChan and Yang Cheng-fu Tai Chi forms, Qigong, Relaxation, Taiji Jo Stick and Broad Sword forms. He heads, organises and runs the 'Taiji in Action' display team. Read Colin's full Bio Profile.
Mitzi Orr- Profile: Mitzi is Co Senior Instructor at the TCQC, she is also the TCQC Secretary looking after the financial and administration requirements of the Club.
She is a well respected TCQC Senior Instructor teaching various Qigong sets, the Dayan Wild Goose Qigong 1st and 2nd 64 set of movements and nurtures the Introduction and Foundation groups, she also coaches the 'Taiji in Action' team and commentates at community events. Read Mitzi’s full Bio Profile.
Assistant & Module Instructors:
Our assistant Instructors have considerable coaching experience and meet on a regular basis to keep their teaching skills updated to the requirements of the Tai Chi Qigong Centre criteria, aims and objectives.
Frances Custance- Profile: Frances joined the TCQC on 27th February 2002 and has been a loyal dedicated member throughout and has rightfully earned the Yellow and Green progressive stage certificates plus the Weapons and Wild Goose Qigong badges. She is also a long term 'Taiji in Action' display team member and has proven to be a excellent coach.
- Specialist Skills: Awarded the Wild Goose Dayan 1st 64 instructors module on 6th June 2011 and is studying for the 2nd 64 Instructors Module. Wild Goose adopted name: 'Tai Shan'. Awarded the 10 years + loyalty certificate. Frances is studying for the Taiji B/sword, Taiji Stick & YCF Tai Chi long form modules'.
Sid Brady- Profile: Sid joined the TCQC on 5th November 1997 and is a long term faithful club member, He is a knowledgeable Qigong Assistant and has rightfully earned his Yellow and Green progressive stage certificates plus the Weapons and Wild Goose Qigong badges and has proven to be a excellent coach and always volunteers on those special occasions.
- Specialist Skills: Sid is also studying for the Wild Goose Dayan 1st 64 and has been awarded his 10 years + club loyalty certificate. Sid is studying for the Taiji B/sword, & YCF Tai Chi long form modules'
Joy Woodgate- Profile: Joy joined the TCQC on 2nd October 2000 she is a loyal dedicated member always willing to help out when needed and has rightfully earned her Yellow and Green progressive stage certificates plus the Weapons and Wild Goose Qigong badges and is also a long term 'Taiji in Action' display team member.
- Specialist Skills: Awarded the Wild Goose Dayan 1st 64 instructors module on 6th June 2011, She is currently studying for the dayan Wild Goose 2nd 64 module and has been awarded her 10 years + certificate. Wild Goose adopted name: 'Song Shan'. Joy is studying for the Taiji B/sword, Taiji Stick & YCF form modules'.
John Harrison- Profile: John joined the TCQC on: 4th January 2006 he is a loyal dedicated club member with superior attendance at club trainng sessions and always willing to help out when needed most, He has rightfully earned his Yellow and Green progressive stage certificates plus the Weapons badges covering the Taiji Stick and Broadsword, and is also a long term 'Taiji in Action' display team member. He has proven to be a excellent all round experienced coach.
- Specialist Skills: Awarded the Taiji Jo Stick instructors module on 15th December 2010 and is currently studying the Taiji Broadsword and Yang Cheng-fu Tai Chi long form Instructors modules.
Dawn Palmer- Profile: Dawn joined the TCQC on 2nd October 2000 she is a dedicated and resourceful ambassador, and and has been a loyal member throughout. She has rightfully earned the Yellow and Green progressive stage certificates plus her Weapons and Wild Goose Qigong badges. She is also a long term 'Taiji in Action' display team member and proven to be a excellent coach.
- Specialist Skills: Awarded the Wild Goose Dayan 1st 64 instructors module on 6th June 2011 and is also studying for the Dayan Wild Goose 2nd 64 and has been awarded her 10 years + club loyalty certificate. Wild Goose adopted name: 'Heng Shan'. Dawn is studying for the Taiji B/sword, Taiji Stick & YCF form modules'.
Vincent Perry- Profile: Vincent joined the TCQC on 13th October 2008. He is a worthy dedicated resourceful assistant Instructor, ceaselessly promoting and always willing to 'fit in' at a moments notice. A loyal member throughout not only at the TCQC but also at the Monday daytime Tai Chi Club. He has rightfully earned his Yellow progressive stage certificate and Taiji Jo Stick weapons badge and has proven to be a excellent coach and always willing to learn. He is also a long term 'Taiji in Action' display team member.
- Specialist Skills: He is currently studying for his Green progressive stage, 1st 64 Wild Goose Qigong and Tai Chi broadsword certificates.
