Tai Chi relieves stress, increases energy, and heals physical as well as emotional injuries. This in turn enables progress toward Dao. We are offering introductory mixed classes open to practitioners of all levels and ages. Tai Chi, Qigong, and meditation as well as traditional training for those who are ready and able.
Testimonials
Galina K. – 42 (Tendonitis + Back pain)
I’m really just blown away. I still can’t get over how the pain went away. It really was amazing. It’s the first time in about three weeks that I haven’t been awakened in the morning with excruciating back pain. Also when I started studying with you I had severe tendonitis in my wrists and it’s completely gone now.
June M. – 63 (High blood pressure)
After coming to class for a few months my blood pressure dropped so low that I had to stop taking my high blood pressure medicine!
Karen A. – 62 (chronic pain, knee injury)
When I was 9, I was in an accident that left me with an injured knee which never healed to the point that it was difficult to walk stairs. I also had hand pain so severe that it limited the use of my hands and disrupted my sleep. At the first class I was given Qigong specifically for hands, and the relief was immediate. I now have full use of my hands and I sleep soundly.
From that beginning the benefits accrued. After several months of Taiji and Qigong I found my knee became much stronger, to the point where I am now able to walk stairs in a normal fashion. I found that Taiji helped me to process the profound grief I experienced from two early deaths in our family. I am also physically stronger; I can pick up and carry a 45 pound child without concern. My flexibility is enhanced, with yoga I could touch my toes, with Taiji I can place my hands flat on the floor.
Shifu Thundermoon is a compassionate teacher who meets each student where they are. It is his desire to give every student the tools they need to enjoy vibrant health, vitality and find their own path.
Shifu Thundermoon
Shifu Jesse Thundermoon began his study of Taiji, Qigong, Neigong and Daoist meditation with Master C.K. Chu in New York City in 1998. Through practice of his teachings, his students have been healed of chronic pain, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, weakness and stiffness. He teaches to spread the life changing health and spiritual benefits of these arts.
Shifu Thundermoon was a primary demonstrator on Master Chu’s demonstration team for 10 years, performing all of Master Chu’s forms including Tai Chi Short Form, Long Fast Form, San Shou (2-person fighting applications), Broadsword (dao), Double-edge sword (jian), Flute, and Two Person Flute forms.
He taught thousands of students Tai Chi & Qigong in New York City at Master Chu’s school, C.K. Chu Tai Chi, and the Tai Chi Chuan Center of New York, and was a founding instructor of the popular Bryant Park Tai Chi program. In 2008 he moved out of the city to Hudson Valley, where he founded his school, Complete Reality Tai Chi with Master Chu’s encouragement. Shifu Thundermoon continued to study for a total of 15 years with Master Chu up until his passing in 2013.
In addition to studying Master Chu’s complete curriculum at the most advanced levels, he also endured many years of hardship training under Master Chu, from extended duration meditations and Horse Stance, as well as grueling form corrections for many years.
In 2016 Shifu Thundermoon began his study of Bagua Zhang in the Cheng style. Bagua Zhang is the art of change and represented by walking the circle, and an internal Chinese martial art in the same family as Taiji. Shifu Thundermoon trains the Cheng style Turning Palms, Mother Palms, Linking Palms, 64 Palms, Jian (double-edge sword) and Dao (broadsword) and Qian (double-tipped spear). Under the guidance of Shifu Li Chunling he became the 2022 World Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons Champion with his Cheng style Dao form, as well as the 2023, 2022 and 2021 U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons champion. He was accepted as a disciple of Li Chunling in 2023 and is a 6th generation Bagua Zhang lineage holder.
Titles:
2022 World Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons Champion (4 year title)
2023 Capital Classics China Open Internal Empty Hand Grandmaster
3 x U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons Champion (2023, 2022, 2021)
2 x Capital Classics China Open Yang Taiji Quan Champion (2023, 2022)
2 x Capital Classics China Open Bagua Zhang Champion (2023, 2022)
2 x Capital Classics China Open Bagua Weapons Champion (2023, 2022)
Other Achievements:
2023 U.S. International Kuo Shu Light Heavyweight Limited Step Push Hands Silver Medalist
2x U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Zhang Silver Medalist (2023, 2022)
2023 Capital Classics China Open Taiji Jian Silver Medalist
2023 U.S. International Kuo Shu Taiji Jian (double-edge sword) Bronze Medalist
2021 U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Zhang Bronze Medalist
2019 U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons Silver Medalist
2019 U.S. International Kuo Shu Bagua Zhang Bronze Medalist
2005 U.S. International Kuo Shu Taiji Push Hands Bronze Medalist
Shifu Thundermoon’s teachers:
The late Master C.K. Chu – Taiji Quan, Qigong, Neigong, Meditation
Shifu Li Chunling – Bagua Zhang
Kwan Sai Hung – Qigong, Meditation, Moxibustion
Keith Berish – Greco Roman wrestling
Seminars:
Master Sam Chin – Iliquan
Master Yang Jwingming – Taiji Quan, Chin Na, Qigong, Meditation, Taiji applications
Tim Cartmell – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combat throws
Master Alex Dong – Taiji Quan
Master George Xu – Taiji Quan, Qigong, Liu He Ba Fa
Western Boxing and Judo – several teachers in Hudson Valley, NY
Karen Abramson – Free Tai Chi Instructor
Karen began her study of Taiji, Qigong, Neigong and Daoist Meditation in November 2018 with Shifu Thundermoon. She came to the practice with a number of long-term physical compromises, including chronic pain, damaged joints and arthritis with significant pain and loss of functionality and sleep. The immediate relief she experienced from Qigong and Taiji propelled her to practice and become the most dedicated of students.
Despite the pandemic Karen remained diligent in her practice and employed her wealth of patience which is needed to learn the long form, and later realized she wanted to be able share the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with our community through teaching. After much hard work Karen earned her Certification as a Free Tai Chi Instructor from Complete Reality Tai Chi in April 2023. She feels her journey has just begun, and looks forward to a lifetime of study and sharing these treasures with as many as she can.
As the principle instructor of the Hudson Valley Free Tai Chi Program, she has served as it’s steward, not only offering up to three classes a week and clocking 1800+ student hours in 2023 alone, but also with a cheerful demeanor that is always welcoming to all.
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Free Tai Chi moves to Boardman Library
We’re so happy to announce our new location for Free Tai Chi – Boardman Library in Poughkeepsie. Classes will be the same format with Qigong and Taijiquan practice with student instructor Karen Abramson. Thank you Karen for finding this indoor space to practice for those less intrepid who want to avoid the cold of our …
2022 Competition results: 5 titles this year!
Very humbled and thankful to win 5 titles this year. Couuld never have done this without the help of Shifu Li Chungling. Thank you, Shifu! 2022 World Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons Champion 2022 China Open Yang Taijiquan Champion 2022 China Open Baguazhang Champion 2022 China Open Bagua Weapons Champion 2022 U.S. Kuo Shu Bagua Weapons …
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Pics from 2022 World Championship in Rome, Italy
Thank you Team Germany for these!
Classes
Mixed classes including Qigong, Taiji group form, and traditional training in Yang style Taiji Quan with orthodox shenfa. As well as Cheng Man Ching Short form as taught by Master C.K. Chu.
Drop-ins are $20/Group Taiji class, $10/Qigong class, $10/push hands class.
Private classes available at $90/hour, which can be split with a friend
For those in financial hardship, please contact us for financial assistance. Financial assistance students must need to show dedication, effort and progress.