Teachers: Jeff Pastoressa

Jeff Pastoressa

My roots in Tai Chi Chuan began in 1990, in the heart of one of the busiest, fastest places in the world, Times Square, New York City. For many years I studied under a well known master, Master C. K. Chu. Master Chu has a M.A in Physics and applies it to his teachings of Yang style Tai Chi. He has been teaching in Times Square since 1973. Under his direct supervision I learned the Yang slow and fast forms, weapons forms, push hands, Nei Kung, Taosist meditation and fighting skills. I also assisted him in teaching the Yang form.

I learned about the Dong's family Tai Chi reputation and decided to attend one of Master Alex Dong's Sundays workshop in New York City. I was immediately impressed with his teachings and took the opportunity to become one of his students. Ever since that day, I have trained directly under Master Dong in New York and have attended all his weekly classes and monthly workshops. His teachings have brought my art to a new level. I am honored to be given this opportunity to show others Dong Taiji