about the teacher
Brad Fraley began his study of tai chi chuan and qigong in 1974. He continues to learn from outstanding teachers throughout the country.
His primary instructors have included:
- Benjamin Lo - Tai-Chi / Pushing Hands / Zhan Zhuang
- Lenzie Williams - Tai-Chi / Pushing Hands / Zhan Zhuang
- Dr. Fred Wu - Tai-Chi / Pushing Hands / Tiger-Crane Kung Fu / Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation)
- Bing Gong - Shao-Lin Chuan / Zhan Zhuang
- Ken Cohen - Qigong / Taoist Meditation / Five Animal Frolics / Zhan Zhuang / Tai-Chi Ruler / Tai-Chi Staff
His continuing education instructors have included:
- Liu Ming - Daoist Studies
- Weiming Yuan - Tai Chi / Tai Chi Basics / Pushing Hands
- Maggie Newman - Tai Chi / Pushing Hands
- Zhang Xue Xin -Chen Si / Qigong
- Chen Xiaowang - Chen Si / Zhan Zhuang
- Angela Farmer & Victor van Kooten - Yoga Teacher Training
Brad has conducted tai chi and qigong courses for the following organizations:
- Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
- Community Hospital, Springfield, OH
- NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH
- Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
- Clark State University, Springfield, OH
- Clark County Joint Vocational School, Springfield, OH
- Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH
- Elderly United, Springfield, OH
- Lathrem Senior Center, Kettering, OH
- Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, OH
- YMCA, Kettering, OH
Brad has taught the following professional development workshops:
- Tai Chi as a Tool for Conflict Resolution
Antioch University, McGregor, Yellow Springs, OH
For the Masters Program in Conflict Resolution - Tai Chi as a Tool for Physical Therapy
Andrews University, Physical Therapy, Dayton, OH
For Advanced Therapy Program
