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Viola Brumbaugh, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Viola Brumbaugh, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Passionate and dedicated to spreading and promoting the arts of Tai Chi and Qigong for Contact the benefit of humanity. Master Viola Brumbaugh has devoted her life to the study and teaching of these arts through practice that cultivates better health, peace, and well-being. Address She brings a high level of excellence and integrity to all her endeavors. 1311 12th Ave S B201, Seattle, WA, 98144 Work History 2009-present, Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong, Seattle, WA, Owner, Head Instructor Phone • Manage business operations, marketing, PR, web presence (206) 321-0613 • Built a reputable school with more than 100 students • Adapted in-person classes to online platform, creating effective video teaching methods E-mail • Trained and motivated students to develop as instructors, thereby reaching more people [email protected] 2017-2018, Kaiser Permanente Study on Tai Chi and Back Pain, Tai Chi WWW Instructor https://wise-orchid.com/ • Participated in teaching Tai Chi as part of a study to determine efficacy in reducing back pain in seniors 2009-Present, South Seattle College, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Skills • Developed weekly programs for students and staff for better health and stress reduction Coaching and mentoring 2010-Present, Burien Community Center, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Business launch • Build a stable community of dedicated students focused on Senior health, balance, range of motion, strength and vitality improving confidence Marketing 1999-2009, Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong, Grants Pass, OR, Owner/Founder/ Instructor Verbal and written • Taught ongoing classes throughout the Rogue River Valley communication • Developed special classes for an aging population improving their balance & mobility • Collaborated with Adminstration on Aging, offering the Tai Chi for Better Balance program Operations management Flexible, Adaptive & Training - Credentials Creative 1993 - Current, Direct Disciple, Advanced Teacher Certification Ongoing study of Taijiquan & Qigong Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei & Master David Leung - CPR Certified China & Oregon. Certified Tree Climbing Accomplishment s Guide & Instructor • Tested and certified as 7th Level Advanced Instructor in Chen Zhenglei Tai Ch i • Direct disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei Arboreal Rescue Trained • Gold Medal winner, China International Wushu Tai Chi Competition 2014 • Disciple of Master David Leung, one of only three disciples inducted in over 50 years of Industrial Sewing/Design teaching, and the only woman • Organizer for specialized workshops for various corporate and government clients including: REI, US Forest Service, Seattle University, University of Washington • Organizer Fundraising workshops for social justice, mental health, disaster recovery, local Senior organizations, Environmental Protection, and local Youth Organizations raising thousands of dollars to help promote a more equitable and healthy world for all. • Successfully organized international training events in China & Costa Rica . Viola Brumbaugh Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts Training and Education ---------------------------------------------------------------- Feb 1994 – Present --Student and Indoor Disciple of Master David Leung, Leung’s Martial Arts, Eugene, Oregon. Studies include but are not limited to: Yang style Tai Chi: 24 simplified form, 108 traditional long form, straight sword, broad sword, push hands, applications, and energy work, history and Chinese culture. Also, trained in and taught Tai Chi for Better Balance, a condensed Yang style form for helping improve balance in seniors. Chen style Tai Chi: Beijing style part 1 and cannon fist, Old Frame (Lao Jia) I & II, New Frame (Xin Jia) I & II, straight sword (jian), double straight swords (jian), broad sword (dao), double broad swords (dao), Kwan Do, Spear, 13 form Cudgel (Long Pole), Short 18 form, Push Hands, Silk reeling, Double Mace, Wing Chun: Si Lim Dao, Chum Kil, Bil Ji, Dummy Set, Bat Jam Do (butterfly swords), Long pole (Rat Tail Staff) Other internal arts: Wu Style Tai Chi, Sun Style Tai Chi, Xing Yi 10 animal 6 harmony, BaQua, and Lan Shou, Tai Chi Fan Qi Gong: Merging of Heaven and Earth, 8 Brochade, Yin Yang Medical QiGong, 5 Animal Frolicks, Balancing the Heart Qigong 2004 - 2007 Teacher Training: 108 Series – Master David Leung, Semi Monthly workshops on Yang Traditional 108, form, principles and energy work, in addition to applications and 2 person exercises. 1996 - Master Sam Massich, Leungs Martial Arts, Eugene, Oregon: Studied QiGong, Push Hands Principles and practice 1994 – 2008 Grandmaster George Xu, annual workshops in Eugene and Grants Pass, OR: Tai Chi Staff, Xing Yi, Ba Qua, Lan Shou, 8 Immortal’s Sword, Chen Tai Chi, Push Hands, Chen Sword, Energy and Longevity Exercise. With Guest Grandmasters: Wang Hao Da, Ma Hong, Qian Sao May and June 1995 Grandmaster Ma Hong , Grants Pass, OR; Eugene, OR; La Honda, CA; San Francisco, CA; Workshops hosted by Grandmaster George Xu and Master David Leung in Chen Tai Chi, Chen Staff form 1995 – 1996 Master Eddie Chong, Wing Chun seminar hosted by Master David Leung, Leungs Martial Arts, Eugene, OR August 1998 - Grandmaster Sun Jian Yun, Beijing, China: Xing Yi and Sun Style Tai Chi. August 1998 - Shaolin Monk Shi DeCheng, Shaolin Temple Training Center, Henan Province, China: 1 week intensive course in Shaolin Staff form, Shaolin QiGong, WuShu Training Drills. August 1999 - Inducted as Indoor Student/Disciple to Master David Leung, 4th Generation to Yang Cheng Fu, and 3rd Generation to Yip Man 1 WISE ORCHID TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG www.wise-orchid.com 1999 – Present Annual Tai Chi & Wing Chun Weekend Intensive Training Retreats – Leungs Martial Arts, Oregon Coast and Sunriver, Oregon, Internal work, Push Hands, Weapons forms, 2 person application drills, theory, lecture & grandmasters video with discussion, QiGong 2001 – 2003 Wings Seminars: Personal Effectiveness Seminar, Crossover, Lifeworks, and Internship. Training in life and leadership skills through conflict resolution, communication, management, and leadership training. December 2004 - Grandmaster Wei Chun Wan, SuZhou and Shanghai, China: 5 element, 12 Animal Xing Yi, 5 element fist forms, Ba Pa Pan Gen QiGong, Linking Fist form. December 2004 and December 2007 - Master Jiang Bao Kang, 5 element, 12 Animal Xing Yi, 5 element fist forms, Ba Pa Pan Gen QiGong, Dragon Form, Xing Yi Tai Chi form 2002 – Present Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei – Annual Weekend and Week Long Intensive Training, Eugene, Oregon, Laojia YiLu and ErLu, Xinjia YiLu and ErLu, Chen Spear, Chen Broadsword, Chen Straight Sword, Chen Quan Do, Chen Double Broad Sword, Cudgel 13 Long Pole, Longevity Exercise, Push Hands, Advanced Energy Training. August 2007 Sifu Viola Brumbaugh Inducted as Direct Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, 19th Generation Chen Family December 2007, Shanghai, San Qing Shan, Zheng Zhou, China, 1 month training trip. Studied: Push Hands and Water Style Tai Chi with 4 time international Push Hand Champion Grandmaster Lui Bao Yu of Cotton Fist Tai Chi, Xing Yi with Master Jiang Bao Kang, 6 Harmony with Grandmaster Yun Yin Sun, Push Hands with Chen Tai Chi Grandmasters Jiang Zheng Bao and Li Oct – Nov. 2008 Wings Seminars, Eugene, Oregon Authentic Leader Training, 10 days in Professional Speaking Skills, Management, Leadership, Organization, Group Theory. August 2009, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, at CWTA, Seattle, 4 days of training in Laojia YiLu, Laojia ErLu, Weapon FaJing, Advance Energy Training, Push Hands November 2009, Master David Leung, at Moy’s Kung Fu, Portland, OR, 8 Brochade QiGong, Wing Chun, Chen Taiji 7 hours of training. 2009 – present Tui shou, Participant - Push Hands Practice Group, Seattle, WA August 2010 – Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei Training Camp, Eugene, OR, 5 days study in Old Frame I and II, New Frame I and II, Double Straight Sword, Chen White Ape Plum Flower Spear Sept 2010 – Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei Training Camp, Seattle, WA 3 days study in Push Hands, QiGong and Silk reeling. Sept 2010 – Private Lesson on Form Correction with Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. September 2010 – 1 month China Study Tour with Master David Leung and Master Wuji, Beijing, ZhengZhou, Kai Feng, Xi ‘An, Shanghai. January 2011 – Workshop with Professor Huang Wu Style Taijiquan Joint opening March 2011 – Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei Training Camp, Eugene, OR 5 days study in Old Frame I and II, New Frame I and II, Long Pole, Single Broadsword April 2011 – Chen Taijiquan International Summit Los Angeles – 5 days training, lecture, cultural exchange. May 28, 2011 – Training with Master David Leung, weekend workshop series- New Frame I (3 hours) 2 WISE ORCHID TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG www.wise-orchid.com June 11-12 2011 – Wing Chun Training Camp, Master David Leung, Eugene, OR (2 full days) July 30, 2011 – Master David Leung weekend workshop, Eugene, OR, New Frame I (3 hours) August 26-28, 2011 – Master David Leung Annual Yang Taijiquan Camp, Eugene, OR – 108, Straight Sword, Push Hands (2 1/2 days) September 24, 2011 – Master David Leung weekend workshop, Eugene, OR, New Frame I May 4, 2012 – Master Sam Massich, Seattle, WA – Sensing Hands, 2 ½ hours training May 7, 2012 – Master Sam Massich, Seattle, WA – Balancing the Heart Qigong, 3 hours training May 24-28, 2012, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, Training Camp Seattle, WA: Chen Taijiquan Qigong and Silk Reeling, Lecture and Demonstration of How to Master Taijiquan, Laojia Yilu (full day), 13 Cudgel/Long Pole (1/2 day), Push Hands (1/2 day), Xinjia Yilu (full
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