CARL MEEKS
Louisville and surrounding area.
Carl Meeks has actively participated in martial arts since 1971. His training includes Judo, Okinawan Kempo Karate, Southern Chinese Shaolin kung fu, Chinese Chin Na. Carl has earned a second degree black belt in karate and began studying Tai Chi in 1990, becoming a member of the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association in 1999. He has concentrated his Tai Chi Chuan studies under Master Yang Zhenduo (4th generation Yang family), Master Yang Jun (5th generation Yang family lineage holder) and Han Hoong Wang (Michigan Yang Chengfu Tai Chi Chuan Center). He is the co-founder of the Kentucky Tai Chi Chuan Center and Director of the Yang Chengfu Tai Chi Chuan Center, USA - Louisville and the Faculty Advisor/Instructor of the University of Louisville Tai Chi Club. Carl is a member of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame and 2005 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Carl teaches the 103 posture hand form, 49 posture competition form, 13 posture hand form, the standard 24 posture form, Tai Chi Sword and Saber.
Carl is available for group and private lessons, weekend workshops, and for get-away retreats. Classes in evidence-based, health-oriented techniques for healthcare professionals and educators as well as support to corporate wellness programs are also available.
