The Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School
Instructor Bios
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Frank Chandler has been studying Taijiquan since
1986. He studies
qigong, long forms, two person and weapons. Chen and Wu (Hao) long
forms, Yang San Shou, Push-hands, and Old Style Yang Sword have
been his central focus. His major studies have been in the Magic
Tortoise Taijiquan School, under the training of Dr. Jay Dunbar,
Kathleen Cusick, and Almanzo (Lao Ma) Lamoureux. He has also attended
numerous weekend workshops on Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Qigong and
related topics. Frank participates, as a senior student, in the
Magic Tortoise Teacher Training Program, and has been an Instructor
with the school since 1998. Mr. Chandler competed in, and more recently
officiated, the Taijiquan division of the Carolina Association of
Chinese Martial Artist (CACMA) Tournaments. A talented artist and
graphic designer, he is responsible for the Magic Tortoise School's
tortoise logo, prominent on our shirts, and also for the layout
of the Jou Medallion.
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The Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School
c/o Dr. Jay Dunbar, Director
15 Timberlyne Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1522
919-360-6419
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