INSTRUCTOR TEAM MEMBERS

TAI CHI KUNG FU CENTRE FAMILY

Get to know our dedicated volunteer instructors and passionate staff behind Tai Chi Kung Fu Centre. We come from all walks of life and are united in our passion to promote self improvement through the Arts!

GRANDMASTER CHEN ZHENGLEI

From the birth place of Tai Chi and One of 4 Tigers and Buddha Warriors of Chen Family Tai Chi.

Head Instructor Grand Master Chen Zhenglei Level 10+
Teaching from the Tai Chi Village Chenjiagou, Henan Province, China Online Studio.

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GRANDMASTER LIMING YUE

Tai Chi Centre Uk Founder and Chen Tai Chi Ambassador of Europe.
Instructor Grandmaster Level 10
Teaching from Edinburgh Online Studio.

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MASTER JAMAL ALEK / CHEN DEJIA

Principle / Director
Instructor Master Level Seven
Teaching indoors and from Manchester Online Studio.

Shifu Jamal Alek has been studying chinese martial arts for over 35 years, from Wing Chun Kung Fu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Lau Gar Kung Fu, and studied Tai Chi Kung Fu and Qigong fully for over 20 years working with internal energy. Shifu Jamal is an indoor disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and a 12th generation direct lineage inheritor of Chen Family Taiji with the given name Chen De Jia 陳德家. He is a senior instructor of Chen Zhenglei Taiji Quan Federation UK, a grading examiner and competition judge for Chen Tai Chi practitioners Worldwide.
Alek Sifu is a full time advance level 7 instructor awarded by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. Shifu Jamal is the Managing Director/Principle of Tai Chi Kung Fu Centre in Manchester Uk.

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COACH DAVID BOWKER

Instructor Level Two

Coach David Bowker has achieved Level 2 instructors certification and has been a truly valued member of the Tai Chi Kung Fu family. As our Assistant Coach, he also volunteers to cover our admin and secretary support for our Tai Chi Kung Fu Centre.

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COACH RUSSELL ACKERS

Instructor Level Two

Coach Russell Ackers has has achieved Level 2 instructor certification and is a valued member of the Tai Chi Kung Fu Centre family.

He has also achieved 1st degree Black Sash in Lau Gar Kung Fu, and as our assistant coach, he works closely with our student members to make sure they’re performing to the best of their ability. Warmly welcoming beginners and helping them to keep on track.

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COACH MARIENNE YATES

Instructor Level One

Coach Marienne Yates has achieved Level 1 instructor certification and has been a truly valued member of our Sale Tai Chi Club. Marienne works closely with Master Chen to help students practice to the best of their ability. Warmly welcoming beginners and helping them to keep on track.

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COACH JENNA ROBINS

Instructor Level Foundation

Coach Jenna Robins has achieved Foundation Level instructor certification and has a background and BSc Hons in TCM Acupuncture with over 20 years clinical experience. Coach Jenna assists during the regular classes to help fellow students with their practice.

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COACH SURRIYA WALTERS

Instructor Level Foundation