Jeff Pratt began his study of Taijiquan at YMAA Boston in 1987 and has reached the rank of Instructor (3rd degree) in the YMAA system. He specializes in Pushing Hands, which is advanced two-person practice in Taijiquan. Jeff is also a disciple of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. He has had extensive training in the spectrum of disciplines comprising YMAA's Taijiquan program, including:

• Yang Long Form
• Pushing Hands
• Two-Person Fighting Set
• Taiji Jian (Taiji Sword), both solo and sparring
• Taiji Dao (Taiji Saber), both solo and sparring
• Taiji Qigong and meditation
• Taiji Qigong Primary Set
• Coiling Qigong
• Taiji Ball Qigong, both solo and with a partner
• Still Meditation

Jeff has been teaching Taijiquan professionally since 1992 and is currently teaching Pushing Hands at YMAA Boston, YMAA International headquarters. He has also taught before at the Tai Chi Farm (hosted by Master Jou, Tsung-Hua in New York), at Gillette Industries, and at Sapient Corporation. He has conducted seminars in the United States, Poland, Hungary, Portugal and South Africa.

Jeff has performed in local and national tournaments and has repeatedly won the title of Champion and Grand Champion in the highly-regarded "A Taste of China" competition. He also took high honors for Pushing Hands in the United States Kuo Shu National Competitions and has received several gold medals for Pushing Hands events.

"Taiji has become the path I follow. It leads me to distant places and incredible people. Taijiquan is a continuous adventure of discovery."

- Jeffrey Pratt

Jeff Pratt is available for private lessons and seminars. He can be reached at taiqiman@yahoo.com.