Dr. Jesse Tsao, founder of Tai Chi Healthways, is a globally respected Tai Chi and Qigong master with more than fifty years of practice and direct lineage to the Chen family tradition. Beginning his training at age seven under Grandmaster Li Deyin, he went on to become a gold medalist in the 1980 Beijing Collegiate Wushu Competition and later earned his PhD in Traditional Chinese Qigong and Tai Chi Education from Shanghai University of Sport. Since introducing Tai Chi to the U.S. in 1987, Dr. Tsao has inspired students worldwide through workshops, instructor certifications, and over 100 instructional DVDs, as well as through his bestselling book and internationally recognized programs. Honored with awards including Ambassador for Peace, he continues to promote balance, vitality, and holistic wellness from his home base in San Diego.