Rou Long Ma Jia

Richard Martin has studied martial arts since the age of 15.  He began his training in Taijiquan in 1995 at the Magic Tortoise School in the Raleigh area. There he studied Yang Family Style and the  88 posture Yang Application (San Shou) Form. He has also studied the Chen Manching 37 posture form.

Richard has always been interested in Taiji as a martial art as well as all of the other numerous benefits. as such, he has spent much time and effort studying the principles and theory of internal martial arts and Taijiquan in particular. Having a background in external martial arts, Richard has striven to test and ensure the practicality of internal applications, against not only other Taiji practicioners, but also against other martial artists of various disciplines.

Richard truly believes that proper practice of Taiji leads to growth in civil, martial and spiritual realms. Richard's goal is to help spread real Taiji through teaching and practice.