Foundation of Tai Chi Movement Teachers

Colin Snow

Colin Snow, born 1955 in London, re-located to Minneapolis with his family in July 2003. Since graduating from Bath Academy of Art, 1977, and Cardiff University in 1987, Colin has worked as an educator in Elementary and Special Education, as a teacher of Tai Chi & as a Shiatsu practitioner.

More recently he studied Qigong with Master Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong.

He began to study Tai Chi in Great Britain at the premier Rising Dragon Tai Chi School. Founded in 1979, Rising Dragon was one of the first schools of its kind to be founded in the U.K. A member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, its Principal instructor and founder is Richard Farmer.

Colin became his assistant instructor and later as a qualified instructor he established and taught for RDTC. His philosophy is to work with communities & make Tai Chi accessible to everyone regardless of age, ability or current level of health.


Teri McNamara

I heard about Tai Chi from friends for several years, but when my grandmother said it gave her more stamina and flexibility, I decided I really needed to start myself. I started with the Yang family short form in 2005 and I also play Shibashi, Eight Strands of the Brocade and Dao Yin. I find the meditative aspects to be as rewarding as the increased strength and flexibility.

In addition to my Tai Chi practice, I have worked with Authenticity Consulting, LLC as a partner since 2001, after a 20-year career in engineering and marketing. We offer consulting, training and publications in capacity building and in peer coaching groups, an adult-learning model based on inquiry, reflection and action. There is more information at www.authenticityconsulting.com.


Andy Katzung

I began my Tai Chi journey in 2006 as a way to connect with the deeper aspects of myself and to find inner peace. Tai Chi became the base of my spiritual practice and it has given me better health, balance and stamina. I consider myself a lifelong student, as Tai Chi continues to show me avenues I never knew existed.

I am a photographer, videographer and editor. I spent 16 years in the video production field as a videographer, editor, director and producer working on everything from news to local commercials. Currently I am studying graphic design and web design at the Minneapolis Community & Technical College. I also perform improv on a semi-regular basis as a graduate of the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis.


Peter Lund

I began practicing Tai Chi almost 6 years ago and today I still find it new, deeply insightful, and energizing while also very calming.

I feel an aliveness and centeredness while playing the form and also through thinking about and feeling the principles throughout my day.

As a father, husband, and son it has been invaluable in helping me be less reactive, and more calm, thoughtful, and present to my loved ones as well at to myself.

As an ordained Christian minister, trained in chaplaincy, which serves people of all beliefs, the principles at the heart of Tai Chi transcend doctrines and speak to what it means to be a human being in relationship (to self, others, the world, and “spirit” or “force”).

The principles and movements not only integrate my inner and outer self but also help me be an instrument of peace, healing and transformation.