Our Team.
Our Tai Chi instructors bring over two decades of dedicated practice and teaching experience. As certified professionals, they combine deep knowledge of traditional Tai Chi with a passion for health and wellness. Their mission is to share the art of Tai Chi with students of all ages and abilities, helping each person improve balance, strength, and inner calm while enhancing overall well-being.
Shifu Keerthi
(Chief Instructor/Examiner)
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Shaolin Disciple Shifu Keerthi brings over 20 years of martial arts experience and more than 15 years of teaching expertise. Having trained at the Shaolin Temple in China — the cradle of martial arts — he spent a decade mastering Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi under renowned Grand Masters and World Champions.
Shifu Keerthi is a 34th Generation Shaolin Disciple and one of the few foreigners to achieve the prestigious 7th Duan Wei rank in Chinese Martial Arts. He has earned medals in international Wushu and Tai Chi competitions and is also a certified Strength & Conditioning Coach.
In 2010, after completing his training and certifications, he returned to India to establish his own Shaolin Wushu & Tai Chi School, where he has since trained numerous national and international champions. His vision led to the creation of STQI, a platform dedicated to sharing the mental, physical, and philosophical benefits of both internal and external martial arts with students worldwide.
Highlights:
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Began martial arts training in 2000 at age 18
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Trained at the Shaolin Temple with Shaolin Monks
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34th Generation Shaolin Disciple
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Achieved 7th Duan Wei rank in Chinese Martial Arts
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Trained in Chen & Yang style Tai Chi
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National & International medalist in Wushu and Tai Chi
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Specialist in Qi Gong (Internal Arts)
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kushi N
(Instructor/Examiner)
Instructor Kushi N has been passionately practicing Tai Chi and Wushu since 2014, earning recognition at both national and international championships. Her dedication to continuous learning and mastery of traditional martial arts led her to become a Certified Instructor of the Shaolin Temple, China.
With a strong competitive background and years of disciplined practice, Kushi brings a blend of technical expertise, graceful movement, and deep understanding of martial arts philosophy to her students. She is committed to helping learners of all levels experience the health, balance, and inner strength that Tai Chi and Wushu offer.
