Li’s Wushu Academy

Master Shudong Li is a wonderful teacher. Not only is he accomplished, but he is truly dedicated to sharing taichi and wushu with adults and children alike. Considering how busy his teaching schedule is, and how many years he’s been teaching despite his relatively young age, it is a marvel how he is fully «present» in each class and makes every minute worthwhile for the students. You never get the sense that he is jaded or stale. Mater Li is inspiring, explains and demonstrates clearly, has a great sense of humor, nudges the students toward constant improvement, but never humiliates anyone or puts anyone on the spot. He is, of course, most comfortable with Chinese, but always follows up with enough English to get his points across.
I have checked out or experienced other taichi and wushu classes, for myself and my child. Some teachers are arrogant and intolerant; others mistake abuse for setting high standards; still others are given to hype or overemphasize competitiveness. They don’t bring out the best in the students. In terms of the positive energy generated, and the teacher’s own sense of ethics, I would say Master Li’s school is absolutely the best in this area.