Eric Wolven
Founder and Instructor of Vital Step Martial Arts
My name is Eric Wolven and what I teach empowers the practitioner by increasing confidence, memory, spiritual well being and overall fitness. I founded Vital Step to further share the rare and traditional Chinese martial arts and health principles that were taught to me by Sifu Dr Tennyson Yiu.
My aim is to guide you through the Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Nei Gong forms until you have reached an independent state where you no longer need me for personal practice. It is a gift of life and hopefully a passion grows that lasts a lifetime. Without a doubt what Tennyson taught me has enriched my life immeasurably.
My own martial arts journey began 34 years ago with my original teacher, Dr Tennyson Yiu. Tennyson was a mountain of a man, more so because of his achievements than his actual size. Originally from Hong Kong he taught me many kung fu forms, and while I led his students often before and during class, and he encouraged me to have students of my own, it wasn’t until he passed away that I started teaching. My journey has also been enhanced by the teachings of Sifu Harvey Lee who is a direct student of Master Bai. Sifu Harvey has an excellent understanding of the subtleties of Push Hands and the explosive power of Fa Jin. Master Bai was a Push Hands champion of Beijing for many years whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in his hometown in China..
All in all I’ve been blessed with some exceptional teachers and feel I have a good understanding of the forms I practice. I am confident I can help most practitioners on their own journeys.
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