Stephen Bay
Certified instructor Stephen Bay has been teaching Tai Chi Ch’uan since 2002.
He first began to practice martial arts in 1983 and took up Tai Chi after a Taekwondo injury left him in need of physical therapy. As part of his rehabilitation, Stephen enrolled in a Tai Chi class taught by Master Wang Zhentian at Wushulink.
After just several weeks of Tai Chi practice, Stephen’s balance and range of motion had improved so much that it surprised his physical therapist.
Stephen continued training and earned certificates in the 24 and 48 Forms from Wushulink. He also learned the 42 Form Tai Chi Sword.
To dive deeper into Tai Chi and to learn the martial art applications of these forms, Stephen then trained under Sifu Harvey Kurland, a direct disciple of the late Grandmaster Tchoung Ta-Tchen, and was certified in the Dual Symmetrical Yang Style by Sifu Kurland and the Northwest Tai Chi Ch’uan Association (NWTCCA).
Teaching Experience
- 2023–present: Tai Chi instructor at The Center for Cancer Treatment and Prevention at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, CA
- 2022–present: Tai Chi Chuan instructor at Santa Ana College, through the Community Education Program
- 2018–present: Private instructor
- 2015–2017: Taught Tai Chi at 10ten in Santa Ana and Camino Real Park in Tustin
- 2013–2015: Volunteer Tai Chi instructor for survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Northeastern Japan
- 2004–2007: Guest instructor for Tai Chi at Camp Budoshin, an annual event for Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai
- 2004–2007: Tai Chi instructor at The Blue Water Sports Club at Trilogy Glen Ivy, a community for active seniors
- 2002–2004: Taught Tai Chi at Chung’s Taekwondo Studios in West Covina and Ontario, CA
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Private Lessons
Stephen is also available for private individual or group lessons. Rates depend on proximity to Santa Ana College. Discounts available for nonprofit groups. Contact us for more information.
