Chair/Seated Tai Chi/Qigong/Yoga was developed by Joseph J. Truncale, who has studied numerous martial arts for more than 55 years. He has earned high Black Belt Instructor ranks (9th Dan in Jujitsu, 6th Dan in Karate, 5th Dan in Judo), in many martial
arts and is certified to teach numerous combat systems. He has also studied the Yang Tai Chi style and Qigong with Laurie Manning for many years. He was awarded a Tai Chi teaching certificate from his teacher, Laurie Manning. He has also taught Seniors Seated (Chair) Tai Chi/Qigong at the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines. He still teaches Chair/Seated Tai Chi/Qigong/Yoga stretching once a week in a senior living facility.