Master Musawir has over thirty (30)years of experience as a Sensei including studying both Japanese and Chinese cultures. In his many years as a student of martial arts he has mastered Karate do, shotoKan, Goju-Ryu and Yun Mu Kwan. He has won more that one hundred awards in Kumite (sparring) for his speed, agility, power and Kata (form) as well as Tai Chi for grace, coordination and balance.In 1969 Master Musawir turned from the world of competition, belts and degrees to face his greatest challenges - self. This was when he began to study Yang styles Tai Chi with Min Q Pai. Since he has become a disciple of Master Jau Sung Hwa and has mastered the Yang, Chen and Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan.
Tai Chi allowed Master Musawir to be an agent of healing for himself and his community. Tai Chi has taught him the art of relaxation, pacing oneself, attuning to and balancing one's energy demand cycles. Tai Chi has allowed him to cultivate his energy in a positive way.
The Eight Gates of the Plum Blossum is a culmination of Master Musawir's martial arts acheivements, life experiences and the sharing of his vision.
