NAMES: Gil Muramatsu

CITY OF RESIDENCE: Thousand Oaks, CA

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
I am a long time resident of Southern California and have retired from my corporate job this year (2005). I am helping my wife (who is also retired) in a part-time home decorating services job which keeps us busy 3 days a week. We live in Thousand Oaks and are enjoying retirement (traveling, golf, etc.)

YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH TAI CHI AND FITNESS:
I began my Tai Chi training in 2000 with T.C. Hou and currently attend 2 classes a week. I have also trained in another martial art in the past.

COMMENTS ON THE CLASSES:
I decided to learn Tai Chi because it tends to be less strenuous then other arts and seems to be a better fit for me as I get older. I enjoy learning about Tai Chi's defensive applications and techniques. I think the health benefits (balance, breathing, energy circulation, etc.) are also important aspects of Tai Chi.