Location: Mill Valley, California

Jake discovered the Tai Chi Association because a chef noticed he was wearing a yin-yang symbol on his shirt and asked if he knew about the place. Jake said that he didn’t and a few days later decided that he should.  

Two and a half years after that Tai Chi has consumed his life. Choosing to remain in Colorado Springs after graduating Colorado College solely to spend more time under the careful tutelage of Sifu Michael Paler, Jake couldn’t be happier. He feels like he’s living the dream, and he hopes you feel like that too.  

Jacob is certified through the Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs to teach Level I, II, III, IV,  V, & VI Beginner and Intermediate Tai Chi Forms  in the body mechanics of the structured Yang Chen Fu large frame form with the accompanying Qigongs, Push Hands and Weapons: Tai Chi Ball and Tai Chi Saber.  He has completed the required hours of training per level and has passed both physical and written tests for Beginner and Intermediate instruction of Tai Chi Chuan.