Bob Rosenbaum is a practitioner and teacher of mind-body disciplines with over 50 years of experience. Bob holds a Ph.D. and spent 30 years practicing clinical neuropsychology and behavioral medicine at Kaiser-Permanente. His expertise was further shaped by a Fulbright professorship in India during the 1980s.A dedicated student of Dayan Qigong under Master Hui Liu, Bob was among the first certified teachers in her lineage. He has since expanded Qigong’s reach to institutions like the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and international audiences in Australia and Europe.In addition to Qigong, Bob is an authorized Soto Zen and Ordinary Mind Zen teacher. He views movement and meditation as complementary practices, famously describing them as fitting together like "a box and its lid." Currently, he serves as the guiding teacher at the Sacramento Zen Center and founded the Meadowmind Zen Center.Based in Sacramento with his wife and fellow teacher, Jeanne Courtney, Bob remains committed to preserving Grandmaster Liu’s legacy while enjoying life with his daughters and grandchildren.
Bonnie Maly, a retired attorney based in California, discovered Qigong in 2000 while seeking treatment for chronic pain following a traumatic auto accident. Encouraged by Dr. Bob Rosenbaum at Kaiser-Permanente, she began a practice that eventually led her to teacher training under Master Hui Liu. She earned her certification in 2005.
For Bonnie, Qigong is a lifelong commitment that has revolutionized her health. She successfully manages pain and inflammation through the practice and notably used Qigong techniques to recover from two surgeries without the need for pain medication. Beyond its physical benefits, she views the discipline as a lifestyle requiring patience and persistence.
After a career in civil litigation and legal publishing, Bonnie now focuses on her passion for teaching the Qigong First Set at the Wen Wu School. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes close observation and coaching, aiming to help students of all physical abilities achieve their individual goals. When not teaching, she finds joy in dancing, walking among redwoods, and maintaining her personal practice.
Carol Salvin studied Guang Ping Yang Taiji Quan under Shifu Y.C. Chiang starting in 1987 and was among the last group authorized by him to teach in 2006. Despite a career-driven hiatus, Carol returned to the practice for its grounding, multi-layered nature, which she refers as "peeling an onion."​
Outside of Taiji, Carol is a dedicated maker with a background in Visual and Performing Arts, specializing in graphic design, woodworking, and wet felting. She is an active member of several professional craft associations and find joy in gardening, traveling, and hiking.​
As a teacher, Carol emphasizes a welcoming environment, noting that the school has no formal "beginner" classes; instead, students of all levels learn together through observation and mutual support. Her teaching philosophy focuses on patience and manageable progression, typically limiting corrections to a few points per class to avoid overwhelming the brain. Carol currently co-teaches on Wednesday evenings, advocating that proficiency is achieved through consistent repetition and steady practice.
Diana Keena began studying Dayan Qigong with Master Hui Liu and later became certified to teach both the First and the Second Sets. Her journey included co-teaching at the Emeryville senior center and assisting at the Wen Wu School. Diana returned in 2023 to audit the First Set Teacher Training to refine her teaching skills. Diana’s practice has greatly enhanced her health, alleviated pain and increased her energy and immunity.With degrees in Urban Studies, Journalism, and City Planning, Diana has contributed to community development as a city planner. Social interactions through Qigong, music, and community events bring her joy, and she hosts a monthly song circle.Diana’s teaching philosophy focuses on helping students grasp the movements and appreciate the joy of practice, emphasizing patience and the flow of qi. In her classes, she incorporates warmups, movement reviews, and group coaching Diana leads bi-monthly morning sessions via Zoom and assists teaching Sunday classes.
Jeanne Courtney began her martial arts training by studying Shaolin under Kuo Lien-Ying in Portsmouth Square. She learned Kuo style Guang Ping Yang Taiji from Judy Job, a student of Simone Kuo. Her journey continued at Wen Wu School in 1998, where she undertook the study of YC Chiang’s style of GPYTJ. In 2000, she became a Dayan Qigong student of Master Hui Liu, completing the Dayan Qigong First Set Teacher’s Training in 2002 and the Second Set Teacher’s Training in 2008. Jeanne is also certified to teach Pai Da Gong, having collaborated with Bob Rosenbaum and Master Hui Liu on the creation of the Pai Da Gong Manual and assisted with the Dayan Qigong Second Set book.
Jeanne holds a Master’s degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley (1995) and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2000. She has since retired from Kaiser Permanente.
Jeanne has practiced Zen for over 30 years and takes pleasure in nature activities such as birding, walking, camping, and road trips. Through sharing the Dayan Qigong forms, she is passionate about aiding others in achieving improved health and wellbeing while fostering a supportive community dedicated to learning and practicing these ancient traditions.
Judy Gillespie, with over 15 years of Qigong experience and a background in Behavioral Neuroscience, offers a holistic approach to wellness rooted in both science and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since 2015, Judy has taught certified sets of Dayan Qigong and Pai Da Gong at the Wen Wu School, credited with helping them overcome chronic pain and build emotional resilience.
As a healthcare leader and Center Director at LifeLong Medical Care, Judy prioritizes a safe, inclusive environment. Outside the work, Judy enjoys ocean swimming, ice skating, and animal advocacy.
Judy currently co-teaches DYQG 1st Set on Sunday mornings and 2nd Set on Thursday evenings. Classes are structured for all levels, featuring warm-ups and 64-movement sets; seated self-acupressure and seasonal nutrition; meditation and TCM theory (Yin-Yang and Meridian theories) delivered in "bite-sized" pieces. Her mission is to help students cultivate inner strength and adapt to life's constant changes through the healing power of Qi.
Kathleen Giustino, inspired by a 1972 demonstration by Master YC Chiang, began her Taiji journey at the Wen Wu School in 1982. Through decades of disciplined practice and "proofment," Kathleen mastered the 64-movement set, various weapons, and Qigong under Master Chiang and Master Hui Liu.
A dedicated teacher, Kathleen has taught Sunday classes since 1989 while simultaneously maintaining a career with the Berkeley Unified School District. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes honoring individual limits while striving for "+1 improvement." By combining the principles of Taiji with specific acupuncture points, she focuses on the health benefits achieved through mindful, accurate performance.
Today, Kathleen continues to refine her practice alongside her husband, Larry, remaining committed to the lifelong process of correction and internal discipline. To learn more about these traditional practices, she invites everyone to explore the programs offered at the Wen Wu School of Martial Arts.
Mark Polit has been studying Dayan Qigong since 2009. Certified by Wen Wu School to teach both the First and Second Sets of Dayan Qigong. Currently, teaches or assists teaching both the First and Second Sets at Wen Wu School and adapt warm-ups, acupressure massage, and Qigong at the Fountain Project Health and Wellness Center in Richmond.
Mark has an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California, a career in earthquake research and disability advocacy, and a gubernatorial appointment as Deputy Director at the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Deeply committed to service, Mark volunteers as the Temple Coordinator at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland. His personal interests include nature hiking, photography, and spending time with his son.
Mark maintains a rigorous personal practice at Wen Wu School, where he continues to explore the "secrets" of the form while leading classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. He believes all students and teachers of the form are on a journey of discovery together, exploring the power of the form and the healing of the body.
Meei-Lih Ahmad’s journey into mind-body practices commenced in 1981, encompassing Taiji, Yoga, and Qigong, with a pivotal moment in 2003 when she discovered Dayan Qigong at the Wen Wu School. She achieved certifications as a 2nd Set teacher in 2009, a 1st Set teacher in 2015, and a Pai Da Gong teacher in 2016.
Meei-Lih’s academic background includes Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering. She is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 36 years of experience at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, culminating in her retirement in 2023 as the Manager of Capital Program Delivery and Planning. She is active in various musical activities and has been a member of the Dragon Singers for over 32 years, serving as Chairperson since 2005.
Teaching Qigong fulfills her passion. Her instruction emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, body awareness, and the natural benefits of Qigong when performed correctly. TCM principles such as Yin and Yang and meridian theory greatly enhance her teaching, and she strives to create a supportive environment that encourages students to explore Qigong while deepening their self-connection.
Richard Huss began studying Dayan Qigong at Wen Wu School in 2007. He has been studying with Master Hui Liu and many accomplished teachers. Their teachings inspired him to further his practice and understandings of Wild Goose Qigong, and to become certified in 2015 to teach the 1st Set, in 2016 to teach Pai Da Gong, and in 2019 to teach the 2nd Set. Rich has been on the Wen Wu School teaching staffs since 2016. Teaching these 3 forms continues to deepen his own practice and understandings.
To impart the beauty and elegance of these profoundly healing forms is a great responsibility and something he enjoys. Rich aspires to continue to teach with precision, flow and internal focus. Mindfully guided repetition leads to greater awareness of the mind-body’s innate potential for deep relaxation, and steadily increases human abilities to connect and heal. These powerful tools of healing can be easily learned by anyone.
Roger Ramey joined the Sunday morning Taiji class in September 1975. Over the ensuing years he focused on Taiji learning the Taiji form, its mirror image, mind body, single movement lines, breathing Taiji and Taiji sword. Along the way he also learned San Tsai sword and Luo spear. These have proven to be excellent physical culture developing coordination, range of motion, balance, presence of mind, leg strength and agility.
Master Chiang was very achievement oriented. He reached a high level in martial arts, calligraphy, painting, medicine and Chinese philosophy. He also expected his students to develop their potential. He once said that up to the age of forty, you should strive for mastery. Forty to sixty was a time to deepen your mastery. Sixty on just enjoy. Having passed eighty he is definitely in the enjoy phase. Somewhere in the enjoy phase we all find that some of our capacities have diminished. Falling and senior moments are common. Balance and presence of mind are two capacities that Taiji addresses directly.