11/21/08

A Supportive Environment For Personal Growth

by dragonheart66

I have now been training for approximately four and a half years with Master Gohring and am now a part-time employee; therefore I wanted to update my review. Reading my previous review I can see how it may seem ?loaded?. I was very excited about the changes in my life as a result of my training at Master Gohrings? Tai Chi & Kung Fu and may have come across as unrealistic.

When I began my Tai Chi training I was concerned that due to my disabilities I would not be able to do what was required in class. I was encouraged, guided, and challenged by a very gentle, caring and competent staff led by Master Gohring. I was also concerned because I didn?t really want to learn a martial art, I just wanted to get the health benefits from Tai Chi. Now I find the martial aspect of Tai Chi fascinating, realizing that true health depends on physical, mental and spiritual factors which are all cultivated by proper and continuous practice of Tai Chi.

I also remember thinking that I would be paying a lot of money for martial arts lessons, considering how cheap Karate lessons cost in the early 1980?s. I realized about a week or two into my training that I was getting superb value. I had support and instruction from a highly qualified and experienced staff who reported directly to Master Gohring, a Sixth Degree Black Sash Master Instructor in Tai Chi & Kung Fu. I found the entire staff to be caring and supportive, obviously taking their lead from Master Gohring.

As a result of my continued training I have gone from being essentially immobile and extremely unhealthy to no longer needing a walker to get around. I have also lost over 150 pounds and been able to come off of several prescription medications. I also have become much calmer and find that I can deal with stress better than ever.

I highly recommend that you check out Master Gohring?s Tai Chi & Kung Fu. I think that you will find that one of the programs may be just what you need to improve the quality of your life.

• Pros: Great traditional Chinese Martial Atrs Training. Wonderful Master Instructor. Supportive student bady and staff. Strong sense of community. Convenient location. Good parking.
• Cons: None come to mind.

11/28/07

MVP School of Kung Fu

by krislb

Master Gohring asked me to right a review. I am glad to do it. I've been going here for about 4 months and always look forward to it. I've wanted to learn about Martial Arts for a long time. In addition, I wanted to find a way to exercise that was fun and where I would learn something. Taking Kung Fu accomplishes both. I recently moved to Austin and looked up schools on the internet. When I walked into Master Gohring's Tai Chi and Kung Fu I knew I found the right place. It felt very authentic and Master Gohring teaches the classes. It is an inspiring atmosphere where everyone wants to learn, improve and help each other out. I'm definitely doing moves that I would not have thought I could do. I'm not perfect but I make improvements with each class. In the short time I've been going, I've noticed more flexibility, strength and balance. There is so much to learn and so many benefits that I can definitely see myself doing this for many years to come.

11/19/07

Meditation in Motion

by alxalx

I'm a pretty high strung person. Walking into Master Gohrings Tai Chi and Kung Fu school was a breath of fresh air for me. It is the place i go to relax after my work day. The sense of community is strong and the atmosphere is professional, welcoming and friendly. There are all ages that train here, from kids to adults to seniors. Definitely something for everyone.

I have never before made time in my day to relax or take a few minutes to myself, shutting out the mobile phone and the rest of the world. But since doing so back in July of 2006, my life has changed for the better. I cannot imagine what i'd be doing in my free time if i hadn't discovered Tai Chi. It is Meditation in Motion. There are constantly new levels and layers of understanding with Tai Chi, and Master Gohring caringly and patiently works with his students, hands-on, in all of his classes.

There are different levels you can sign up for, from Basic to Master's Path and even Apprentice training, which i have started to gain the skills of a trainer. We have "Bonus" classes on Friday evenings where we learn several other aspects such as Calligraphy, Weapon Forms, Fan Dances...the list goes on! Not only is it fun, but it gives you great thighs, helps your physical and mental balance and tightens up your reflexes! I cannot get enough of Tai Chi and cannot encourage you any more to take the plunge and go to one free lesson. You won't regret it!

• Pros: where else do you go to relax?
• Cons: it leaves you wanting more...not really a con, is it?