I have been working  for a small firm in Saint John New Brunswick making custom orthopeadic footwear and insoles for 20 years. I am currently looking forward to retirement in August. Previously I was a glass blower and through it all raised three children with my wife Helen. I first tried Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu Martin Kennedy 2001 at the invitation of a friend.  I thought it would be fun, a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.  I had no idea of what was to come and how much it would become part of my life. I became Sifu Kennedy’s disciple in 2006 and was certified to teach by Sifu Kennedy in May of 2010. I continue to teach and work on hand and weapons forms under Sifu’s guidance.