Simplified Zen, Martial Arts and Self Mastery to Nurture Your Best Self.
A Lifelong Practice
My name is Todd, and I teach practical and simplified principles in Zen, martial arts and Self mastery to help others achieve their healthiest and happiest life.
I have been a Zen and martial arts practitioner, student and teacher for over 40 years and I try to bring simplicity to these arts to help people attain a healthier and more vibrant mind, body and spirit.
I focus on teaching practical and useful movements, while unlocking deeper mind and spirit—helping people awaken to their truest nature. The spirit of Zen and the martial arts is both powerful and beautiful. I provide a gentle & simple path to enlightenment and Self mastery.
Experience & Background
Todd brings over 40 years of experience in martial arts, movement, Zen, meditation, and teaching. His background includes Judo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Qigong, breathwork, and mindful movement practices rooted in both tradition and real-world practicality.
What I Teach
Todd teaches Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindful movement, self-defense principles, breathwork, Zen-based wellness, and practical tools for calm, strength, balance, and personal growth.
Why I Teach
Because this path changes lives. Todd’s mission is to help people feel stronger, move better, think more clearly, and reconnect with their best nature.
Who I Work With
Todd works with beginners, adults, older adults, private students, wellness seekers, martial arts students, schools, churches, businesses, and community groups.
FAQ
How long has Todd been practicing?
Todd has over 40 years of experience in martial arts, movement, meditation, and Zen-based practice. Student, enthusiast, teacher. Black belts in Kung Fu and Judo. State and junior olympic champion. Certified Wing Chun and Qigong instructor. Tai Chi and Qigong training and instruction since 2001.
Does Todd work with beginners?
Yes. Todd teaches beginners, returning students, and experienced practitioners.
What styles and practices does Todd teach?
Todd teaches Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, breathwork, martial arts wellness, mindful movement, and practical self-mastery. Zen, philosophy, practical self defense, practical martial arts, internal martial arts mastery, and more…
A Snapshot of My Background
Judo – My foundation. Black belt. Multi-state and local champion. Junior Olympic Champion. Teacher.
Kung Fu – Black belt; trained in multiple traditional Chinese systems. Camps, seminars, events. Mantis, Bagua, Shaolin training, and others.
Wing Chun – Certified Wing Chun instructor; focused on practical efficiency, structure, and relaxed power.
Chen-style T’ai Chi – Ongoing study under various teachers, teaching, centered on internal strength, balance, and authentic lineage. Camps, seminars and events.
Yang and Sun style T’ai Chi – Years of core principles, form training, competition, meditation and teaching.
Qigong – Through a number of teachers over 30 years, teaching, studying, including Daoist energy cultivation for vitality, clarity, and healing. From Shibashi and 5 Animals to Baduan Jin and more…
Meditation & Zen – Certified meditation teacher; trained at the Providence Zen Center under Zen Master Seung Sahn, the San Francisco Zen Center, and others.
Spiritual Integration – Years of study in Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. I was raised Catholic and have spent many years as a practicing Christian—my teaching reflects this wide, respectful view of all faiths and practices.
