Albert Porta
Accredited Tai Chi Instructor

Albert feels that TC has given him confidence to achieve levels he would not have dreamed of reaching. This has led him to compete at all levels including internationally, and recently, to commence competition judging.

About teaching TC, Albert says, “It’s an honour to pass on the knowledge and help people achieve their personal goals (their reasons for doing TC).”

Along with partner, Denise Appelbee, Albert is co-proprietor of our Mornington Peninsula School, now also providing classes on Phillip Island, which was established in July 1996.

Currently working towards Black Sash, 4th Degree, Albert is also a National Wushu Judge officiating at State and National Levels. He is a former Committee Member of the Wushu and TC Practitioners Association and, in 2006, completed Wushu Level 1 of the National Officiating Accreditation Scheme.

In October 2004 Albert represented Australia at the First World Traditional Wushu Festival, winning Gold and Silver medals. In 1996 he attended Beijing Institute of Physical Education, in China, studying under Head TC Coach, Yang Li.

• Training in TC with the Golden Lion Academy for 15 years
• Has been teaching TC for 13 years
• Achieved TC 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2004
• Accredited TC Coach with the Australian Sports Commission (NCAS), 2003
• Accredited National Wushu Judge (NOAS) and has officiated at TC and Wushu competitions on a State and National level
• Gold and Silver Medallist at the First World Traditional Wushu Festival in Zhengzhou, China, 2004
• 1996 attended Beijing Institute of Physical Education, in China, studying under Head TC Coach, Yang Li.