Highly Trained Tai Chi Expert Masters and Instructors of Golden Lion Academy, Melbourne, Australia

All instructors and Tai Chi (TC) expert Masters of the Golden Lion Academy are accredited Instructors under the Australian Government's National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).Under the supervision of Grandmaster Dr Pier Tsui-Po, Senior Master Charles Tsui-Po, together with Master Di Logan, we train a select group of instructors dedicated to help you become healthier and fitter while you make new friends, become more relaxed and have better confidence and self-esteem. Your Safety and Enjoyment is the top priority of our martial arts masters Our instructors are professionally trained so they maintain Golden Lion's high standards. Before they are allowed to teach, they undergo a two-year instructor accreditation course taught by the Golden Lion Academy. Under the watchful eye of Senior Master Charles Tsui-Po, they are also required to attend regular classes to ensure they continue to improve. If you are interested in learning under any one of our accredited instructors, please call us on our central telephone number 9796-1066 for class times and fees or email us through our contact-us form.
CHARLES TSUI-PO Tai Chi Chief Instructor
- International Wushu Judge (IWUF)
- International Wushu Coach (IWUF)
- Wushu 5th Duan – International (CWA)
- Golden Lion Senior Master, 7th Degree (GLA)
- Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- Australian Team Manager/Coach at the Beijing Olympics Wushu Tournament 2008.
- Personal Coach to 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Tai Chi Champions
- Personal Coach to 1997 and 1999 New Zealand Champion
- Australian representative to the 1988 World Wushu Invitation Tournament
- National Team Manager to the Australian Team for the 2nd World Traditional Wushu Championships 2006
- Weekly TC presenter on TV Channel 31 (Move or Loose it)
- Leading Australian TC coach
- Author of Beijing 24 Form Workbook, 32 Sword Workbook, International 42 Form Workbook
Read more about Master Charles here
DI LOGAN Tai Chi Master, 5th Degree
- Has practised TC for over 22 years
- Over 20 years experience teaching TC
- 5th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
- Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- International Wushu Judge (IWUF Accredited)
- Experienced judge of many State and National TC and Wushu Championships. Head Judge, TC, National Wushu & TC Championships, Sydney 2006
- Represented Australia in World Wushu Championships, 1997, Italy. Achieved equal 9th score in Women’s Barehands Tai Chi Routine.
- Gold Medalist in Tasmanian State Championships, 1994
- Coach of athletes selected for Australian and New Zealand World Championships Teams
- Coach of gold, silver and bronze medallists at World Traditional Wushu Championships, 2004, 2006
- Travels to China regularly to upgrade her TC skills and knowledge
Read more about Master Di here
CHRISTINE EVERETT Tai Chi Master, 4th Degree
- Has practised TC for over 19 years
- Over 17 years experience teaching TC
- 4th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
- Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- Gold medalist in the First Traditional Wushu Festival, Zhengzhou, China 2004
- Gold medalist in the Second Traditional Wushu Festival, Zhengzhou, China 2006
- Gold Medal and Trophy Winner, Competition Team, in the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, Zhengzou China 2004
- Trained in Beijing China with Master Wu Bin’s instructors eight times
- Trained in Australia with Professor Zhang Guangde in 1995
- Trained in Australia with Professor Men in 2006
- Trained in New Zealand with Master Shi Mei Lin in 2007
- Researching and developing a Falls Prevention TC Program, “Tai Chi For Balance” in conjunction with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group and the Golden Lion Academy
Read more about Master Christine here
ARLENE MCLEOD Tai Chi Master, 4th Degree
- Has practised TC for over 18 years
- Over 15 years experience teaching TC
- 4th Degree Gold Belt Master (Golden Lion Academy)
- Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- A senior instructor at the Golden Lion Head Quarters at the Berwick and Rowville centre
- Trained in Beijing China with Master Wu Bin’s instructors
- 1996 attended Beijing Institute of Physical Education, in China, studying under Head TC Coach, Yang Li.
Read more about Master Arlene hereFor more about Sifu Arlene as an instructor, click here Other Golden Lion Academy Accredited InstructorsAlbert Porta - Si Hing, 3rd Degree Black Sash TC - Represented Australia at the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, 2004 - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Anja Weise - Si Jie, 3rd Degree Black Sash TC and 1st Degree Black Sash Kung Fu - Represented Australia at the 2nd World Traditional Wushu Festival, 2006 - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Darlene Beauchamp - Si Jie, 3rd Degree Black Sash TC - Represented Australia at the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, 2004 and 2006 - TC Austalian Grand Champion 2008 - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Lynn Brayshaw - Si Jie, 3rd Degree Black Sash TC - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Lynne Byrne - Si Jie, 2nd Degree Black Sash TC - Represented Australia at the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, 2004 - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Sandra Neal - Si Jie, 2nd Degree Black Sash TC - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Steve Williams - Si Hing, 2nd Degree Black Sash TC - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Robyn Roberston - Si Jie, 1st Degree Black Sash TC - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Elizabeth Simpson - Si Jie, 1st Degree Black Sash TC - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Kheng Lau - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Bradley Jarvis - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Gemma Walsh - Accredited TC Instructor with Australian Sports Commission (NCAS) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
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