I have known Master Hamlin for over 20 years, both as a student and through my close work with him. He has an indomitable spirit, accompanied with a remarkable blend of strength and sensitivity, which is an integral part of everything he does and which he applies impeccably towards the betterment of his students and everyone with whom he interacts.
I was lucky to see him in his early days being taught by Master Chu King Hung at The Peoples Hall and many times when he was teaching at Master Chu's School and I know him to be a loyal student of his master. Now a Master in his own right, Richard has worked unceasingly and selflessly to promote the true discipline of the traditional art of Tai Chi Chuan.
I watched him form his school in June 1995 from just two or three students which rapidly grew in size, due to his reputation and abilities in Tai Chi Chuan, to the position now, where he has many thousands of students worldwide. Internationally recognised as a generous yet disciplined teacher, he is regularly sought out for his mastery in Tai Chi Chuan - among his skills is the richness and depth of knowledge of the Original Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Form and his outstanding abilities in Pushing Hands. He also loves to share his deep interest and abilities in Tai Chi Chuan weapons with his students.
It is a rare opportunity to have Master Hamlin teaching in the U.K, He one of the few Westerners who can demonstrate the higher aspects of Tai Chi Chuan and leading authority of the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan in the U.K.
Richard's Tai Chi Chuan is free of gimmicks and showmanship, which do nothing for the art. He concentrates instead, in offering his students a system of training and correction that will give them the best opportunity to gain the benefits from Tai Chi Chuan. His understanding and ability to teach the application of Taoist metaphysical principals to Tai Chi Chuan make him a true master of his art.
It is said that the good student, in time, becomes like his or her master. So too the master will be known by the behaviour of his students. The new student entering the school will find a light hearted, yet disciplined, studious and respectful environment, conducive for all to learn and practice the skills of Tai Chi Chuan.
As the longest attending member of the school and as personal assistant to Master Richard Hamlin, I welcome you to the School Web Site.
Copyright © Carolyn Worpole 2007
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Introduction - Master Richard Hamlin School of Original Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (London UK)