In the new, lovingly furnished training rooms of the Dao Zhong in Potsdam, Beate and Florian Jeltsch as well as Stefan Fabricius offer beginner and advanced courses as experienced teachers of the ITCCA Northeast. These courses lead from the first movements of the Tai Chi Chuan form to the 'secrets' of the advanced levels. The learning of special Taoist relaxation exercises of the authentic Yang style is integrated into the courses. Taoist meditation is offered as a free additional course for all interested Tai Chi Chuan students. Partner forms such as 'push hands' or 'fighting form' complement the teaching spectrum in Potsdam, as do Tai Chi Chuan weapon forms (sword and saber).
Teachers
Beate Jeltsch
Principal of the Dao Zhong
Since 1988 I have been learning Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, initially with an independent teacher and since 1992 with the International Tai Chi Chuan Association. After many years as a teaching assistant, I successfully passed my instructor examination with Grandmaster K.H. Chu in London in 2007. In addition to my work as a Tai Chi teacher and principal of the Dao Zhong, I work as a naturopath (classical homeopathy) and Qi Gong teacher in my own practice in Potsdam (see left). Tai Chi and Qi Gong have helped me achieve a much clearer perception of the body. In my teaching I try to convey this heightened sensitivity in which lightness and strength are combined.
Stefan Fabricius
Since 2004 I have been learning authentic Tai Chi from Florian Jeltsch in Potsdam. After 3 years as a teaching assistant, I successfully passed the examination to become an ITCCA instructor under Grandmaster Chu King Hung in October 2011. Since 2012 I have been teaching Tai Chi classes at the Dao Zhong School.
Cornelia Weilke
Since 1998 I have been learning Tai Chi Chuan, and since 2004 with the ITCCA in Potsdam under Dr. Florian Jeltsch. In February 2009 I began teaching as an assistant instructor and have been an ITCCA instructor for the Northeast Branch since May 2012 after successfully passing the examination with Grandmaster K. H. Chu. Since my very first lesson I have been fascinated by the flowing movements that are so soft and at the same time can be very powerful. Consideration and empathy, along with letting go and relaxing, are essential aspects when learning and teaching Tai Chi Chuan. These, together with all the other facets, constantly challenge and delight me anew.
Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants of the Dao Zhong Centre are currently Susanne Fabricius, Birgit Ditz, Mark Eichholz, Christian Mainzer and Stefan Balzer.
