Three Pillar
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Each student is different and the approach is different.
First and foremost I like to listen to whatever the student wishes to share with me and answer whatever questions there might be. If I am what the student is looking for and I am willing to work with the student, a custom preliminary plan is developed thereafter and the student is made fully aware of it. That's when the work starts.
Whether we are working on health, martial arts or wisdom seeking, my job is to give you knowledge and tools. The student's job is to make them her or his own.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Health-wise, I developed my expertise mostly through the study of Taijiquan and its related fields, using myself and my own conditions as the first guinea pig and laboratory to master and test what I was studying.
Combat wise, my expertise comes from 30 years of martial art practice, tested through five years of security work, mostly spent in clubs.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Prices go by the hour for Qi Gong and Combat. Sessions usually last 90 minutes. Pricing may be affected by travel time.
In so far as life-coaching is concerned, prices are decided on a case-by-case basis and usually are weekly or monthly packages.
How did you get started teaching?
I have worked as a teacher or a tutor my whole life. So it was a natural transition for me to start teaching martial arts as well.
Qi Gong started as a consequence of that because parts of that program were included in combat classes and I was referred to a person with deambulatory issues.
Life coaching just sort of happened. But that's a story I'd rather talk about directly with my clients.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mostly teen agers and professional adults.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my latest clients was involved in a very bad environment fuelled by self loathing and a deep sense of helplessness.
Sometimes, the fear-less realization we are not slaves to our past is all it takes to beging the domino effect of liberation.
In her case, a new life took the place of an overdose. I am quite fond of what she has accomplished.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Good teachers give you what you need to evolve and the tools to get there. Bad teachers get you hooked to the hope you'll get there, but will lead you astray so to keep charging you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Be very clear and honest with yourself about your real motives.