The Ancient Arts of Internal and External Balance and Health

Golden Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes are rooted in the practices of traditional Chen Tai Chi and Chinese Qi Gong.  Tai Qi Quan has, for centuries, been a movement art that is proven to improve all aspects of internal and external health.  Our classes, taught by Tai Qi Instructor Reiko Aoo and Sifu Jonny Blu, are meant to teach you skills that will enhance and improve your breathing, posture, balance and ability to maintain your health.

Qi Gong, often referred to as “Chinese Yoga” and literally translated as “Energy Work”  is an ancient Chinese internal art that focuses on breathing and balanced movement of energy throughout your body to create internal stability of your organs and blood flow.  Qi Gong teaches you how to heal, mend, fix and stabilize from the inside out, using a series of simple body movements, breathing exercises and creative visualizations.  It is truly a balm for the senses.

Classes are for adults ages 18 and older.

It’s time to re-structure, re-focus and re-build from the inside out!

ABOUT INSTRUCTOR REIKO AOO:

Reiko Aoo is originally from Fukuoka, Japan and currently resides in Studio City, CA.  She is an instructor of Tai Qi Chuan, receiving her certification from The Taoist Institute of Los Angeles under the tutelage of Grandmaster Carl Totton.  Reiko also studied at Samra University (修士号) obtaining her degree of Master of Science of Oriental Medicine.  Reiko is also a licensed acupuncturist of California, with her own private practice at KENKO Acupuncture in North Hollywood, CA.

ABOUT SIFU JONNY BLU:

Sifu Jonny Blu is the founder of Golden Fist™ Training Method and is a certified Black Belt and Black Belt Instructor of Core System Shaolin Kung Fu, Kenpo Karate, Limalama/Monk Fist and he has trained in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, receiving his certification from The Taoist Institute of Los Angeles under the tutelage of Grandmaster Carl Totton.  Sifu Jonny is also certified as a Tui Na Massage therapist. 

More on Sifu Jonny Blu HERE

FULL REIKO BIO:

Reiko Aoo, M.S., L.Ac was born in Fukuoka, Japan. In her youth, she developed a keen interest in health, completing an instructor course at the AK Athletic Club in Tokyo in 1990. This initiated her path to becoming an accomplished student of martial arts and traditional medicine.  

In 1999, Reiko earned a black belt in Korean Kung Fu. She also became a master of Qigong energy healing. And she served as a Tai Qi Chuan instructor at the Taoist Institute of Los Angeles under the tutelage of Grandmaster Carl Totton. The curriculum at the Taoist Institute was unique in its emphasis upon the healing philosophy of Taoist Internal arts, combining the moving meditation practices of Qigong with traditional Tai Chi forms.

Reiko has also been a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist for over 15 years, earning her Master of Science of Oriental Medicine from Samra University (修士号). She currently runs a successful private practice in North Hollywood called, KENKO Acupuncture (健康), where she specializes in Traditional Japanese Medicine. She has a loyal following of patients who appreciate her gentle manner and successful track record in treating hundreds of ailments and diseases.

Reiko’s teaching style represents decades of training with some of the best teachers in the world, including Grandmaster of Acupuncture and Kampo, Dr. Masakazu Ikeda. Her many years of dedication and discipline can inspire any student to learn.

Summary of Certifications

• Practicing T’ai chi ch’üan for 15 years at both Taoist Institute and American School of Martial Arts
• Master of Science of Oriental Medicine from Samra University (修士号) 
• Member of Japanese Acupuncture Association of California
• 15 years experience as a licensed acupuncturist
• 16 years of training with Dr. Masakazu Ikeda, Japanese Grandmaster of Acupuncture & Kampo
• 25 years of Qigong practice
• Black belt in Korean Kung Fu – Shodan: American School of Martial Arts, 1999 
• Instructor course at AK Athletic club in Tokyo, Japan 1990