Dan Kimball

I've been practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu, and martial arts for more than 15 years, and I've been teaching since 2016. I'm also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and positive psychology coach, which shapes the way I teach. I've seen how mindful movement can support not only physical health, but also emotional well-being, resilience, and a greater sense of calm. To me, Tai Chi is a form of meditation in motion — practical, grounding, and deeply helpful for modern life.

I'm a certified instructor in Wudang Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong through 9 Dragons Healing Arts, where I completed the Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program under Master Trainer Simu Tamara Kaneen. My training included 108 Wudang/Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Five Element Qigong, Six Healing Sounds, Five Animal Frolics, 8 Pieces of Brocade, Standing Qigong, Baguazhang, and Turning Spinning Qigong.

I also trained in Southern Style Kung Fu under Master Trainer Sifu Michael Kaneen, earning Purple Belt – 4th Stripe. That training included Hung Gar 108 5 Animal Tiger Crane, Fu Jow Pai (Black Tiger Claw), 5 Animal Combination, individual forms in line boxing, 108 Wooden Man Form, and 108 Body Opponent Bag striking techniques.

In addition, I studied traditional Yang Style Tai Chi for more than 10 years with Sifu Franklin Wood, founder of the School of Tao Chi. His teaching deepened my appreciation for Tai Chi as both a traditional art and a practical path for health, awareness, and personal growth.

In my classes, I bring together traditional training, mindful movement, and a calm, encouraging teaching style. My goal is to help people feel comfortable, supported, and never intimidated. Whether you're brand new to Tai Chi or returning after time away, you're welcome here.