After a 20 year Master/disciple relationship, Peter Southwood awarded Sifu Waller 'Master' status in the Year of the Tiger.
He said that Sifu Waller should start wearing the red sash instead of black.
Peter Southwood felt that Sifu Waller qualified as a Tai Chi Master on the basis of the following accomplishments:
He said that Sifu Waller should start wearing the red sash instead of black.
Peter Southwood felt that Sifu Waller qualified as a Tai Chi Master on the basis of the following accomplishments:
- The 1300 page website giving unparalleled insight into tai chi
- His grasp of whole-body strength, how to cultivate it, refine it and teach it
- His study of taoism and the Tai Chi Classics and his skill in infusing the art with the requisite principles
- The production of a professional-quality syllabus, complete with logical, comprehensive grades, belts and assessment