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 supplemented by 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.