My Background in…

Shaolin, Taoist & Jiao Men (Chinese Muslim) Martial Arts

I began studying Shaolin Martial Arts in the late 1980s. My first Teacher taught a general curriculum of Tan Tui, Luohan, several animal systems and Hua Chuan. I practiced with this Teacher for nearly 15 years. Although the practice was comprehensive, with both internal and external Arts, I always felt like the practice lacked consistency and a clear direction that I desired. This system did have some amazing Jiao Men practice including Tan Tui and Hua Fist that I have incorporated into the Jade Dragon curriculum. In 2001, I began studying Five Ancestor Fist, Feeding Crane and Incense Shop Boxing (Southern Style Luohan). I have been practicing this to date. It has become the primary practice that I teach. In 2008 I met a teacher who is in the lineage of Huang Xing Xian. Although he is primarily my teacher for Tai Chi and the internal arts, I have learned some amazing White Crane (Calling Crane) internal technique that I have folded into my practice and have incorporated into the JDMAA curriculum.

My Background in…

Daoist Internal Qigong, Neigong and internal alchemy

I have studied Qigong and Neigong practices for over 30 years. early on, much of it was basic Shaolin Qigong practices such as Ba Duan Jin and multiple meditation levels. These are very sound practices and have tremendous benefits for individual health and wellness. However, in 2008 I started studying the Northern Daoist Longmen internal practices. From this practice I have devised the Neigong curriculum that I teach with both JDMAA and with my students/clients at SynerG Coaching and Wellness. It is a profoundly deep practice and is built in a very pragmatic way. It requires the practitioner to build very specific internal qualities that help lead to the development of the next higher level qualities and so on. This practice has incredible implications in terms of health, wellness, strength, longevity, mental clarity and more. It is a part of the JDMAA curriculum and can also be learned as a stand alone. 

SynerG Coaching, Fitness & Longevity

The approach at SynerG has been developed through my years of experience in multiple arenas. I have been an entrepreneur, executive and business owner so I recognize the challenges that arise from trying to balance professional and personal life. I have studied Shaolin martial arts, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and other Internal and Taoist arts for over 30 years.
Through the years I have had multiple Teachers and have passed knowledge to hundreds of direct students. I have been privileged to coach professional athletes as well as being a collegiate and professional athlete myself. These experiences have given me the opportunity to learn and develop “patterns and processes of success.”
Over the years, in business and in sports, I have noticed that ultimate wellness, happiness and success requires balance in all things. This is true regarding your health and the way your body has to be balanced in multiple aspects. But it also means that you need to find balance externally. That is the beauty of our system at SynerG. The Five Pillars of Longevity work to balance the physical and the wellness side of who you are. The Self Mastery aspect of what we teach helps you balance all of the external forces of your life.
The goal at SynerG is to share this knowledge and help develop strategies that will allow you to reach the highest levels of health, wellness, success and happiness. (click the button below to visit SynerG Coaching webpage)