Here I would like to acknowledge the many people who helped me along my Tai Chi path, and also the many folks who helped me in the creation of these books. It was a huge job for many folks.

Thanks to:

Kisig Lopez posing for both the photos and videos.

Cel De Leon, Zarah Zulletta, and Robert Sarcilla for the video work.

Gilbert Olchondra for the web development.

Ed Sevilla for his inspiration and encouragement during the initial stages of the book.

And of course, the many teachers that have contributed to where I am today:

Dennis Leri, renaissance man extraordinaire, who directed me to Tai Chi and set me on this path.

Sifu Don Boone, my first Tai Chi teacher, for his recognition and channeling of my excitement for this amazing art. Also, for his friendship throughout the years.

Sifu George Xu, for setting the example of boundless energy and dedication towards being the best.

Sifu Zhang Xue Xin, for his patience and cultivation of my Tai Chi skills.

Sifu Li Shu Dong, for his inspiration and excellence in many skills, and his constant example of the most beautiful and graceful forms I have seen.

Sifu’s Zhu Tian Cai, Chen Zhang Lei, Chen Xiaowang, and Wang Xian, for their willingness to travel and for sharing with me the sensations of what it feels like to touch a high level practitioner.

Sifu Ren Guang Yi, for sharing his skills and power.

Sifu Yan Yuanhua, for his openness and sharing of his knowledge.

Sifu Jim Pieri, my current teacher. One of the very few on the planet who “knows it and shows it”. Also for his endless patience in watching us fumble around with these skills and concepts of energy. Without him, I would be nowhere close to where I am today.

Sifu Patrick Au, Sifu Jim’s teacher. For figuring out this “energy stuff” and teaching Jim so he could teach me.

Sifu Cai Songfang, for coming to the USA, sharing his knowledge of energy, and inspiring Patrick to devote himself to it’s study.