Sifu Kathy Landay

I fell in love with the practice of Tai Chi in 2014. I had spent that winter in Florida and had given tai chi a try. I loved it so much that I knew that when I came back to Pennsylvania, I would have to find near me. So I did a search and found the Northern Shaolin Academy. To my delight the training under Master Norman Smith vastly exceeded my previous experience.

I learned the Authentic Tai Chi forms, such as the Traditional Yang Style 108 form and Yang Style Straightsword, plus many other great forms along with Chinese Qigong exercises. Initially, I liked the exercise, which I knew increased my muscle strength, but I now realize that it has increased my confidence and helped reduce my stress levels.

I became a Sifu (teacher) in 2020 (yes! during COVID). It has been an honor to help with teaching in this very fine school. My favorite forms are the Tai Chi Combined forms such as 48 Hand and 48 Broadsword.