Master Huan Zhang, Founder and Chief Instructor
Huan Zhang, was born in China and began his learning on martial arts from his renowned father Grandmaster Zhang Lu Ping at the age of five. He has studied variety of martial arts including Tong Bei, Ba Ji, Xing Yi, Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Whip Stick fighting, and San Da from top masters from China including renowned Grandmaster Li Tai Liang, and Great Grandmaster Cai Hong Xiang .
He has coached many students who won international titles at Tai Chi, Long and Short weapon forms, push hands, sparring, and weapon sparring. Recognized highly by the The World Fighting Martial Arts Federation, he has been interviewed by the WCVB’s Chronicle Show, The John J. Fahey Show, and other TV stations such as NECN, and published many martial arts articles on major magazines from both China and America. He is also recognized by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, former Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller on his teaching contribution to the local community. In addition, he is the Chief Exercise designer for a NIH granted Joint Pain Study for elderly at University of Massachusetts, Boston.
As the vice president of the The World Fighting Martial Arts Federation (WFMAF), he helps to promote Martial Arts Worldwide.
Sifu David Watts, Director & Senior Instructor
David Watts has practiced Tai Chi for more than 15 years with Master Zhang. Dave has appeared in Tai Chi – Spirit of Kung Fu, a premiere magazine in China. he also participated as a judge for local kung fu/martial arts and wrestling tournaments. He also won metals for both Tai Chi and Tai Chi push hands from international martial arts competitions. In addition, he is a husband, father and a member of the American Mountain Guides Association.
Michael Stevens, Intermediate Level Instructor
Michael Stevens holds a 4th Duan from World Fighting Martial Arts Federation. He has been training with Master Zhang for 10 years, studying Tai Chi , Ba Gua, Tong Bei, Saber and Short/Long Staff. He won metals on Long Staff from international martial arts competitions. Micheal has appeared in Tai Chi and Kung Fu magazine. When not doing Tai Chi, he works as a software engineer.
Rick Wehr, Basic Level Instructor
Rick Wehr has been training with Huan’s Tai Chi for about 8 years, focusing on Yang Style Tai Chi. His photo has appeared in Tai Chi – Spirit of Kung Fu, a premiere magazine in China. Outside of Huan’s, Rick is a scientist and university instructor.
Greer Tan Swiston, Basic Level Instructor
Greer Tan Swiston has been studying various disciplines of martial arts since she was a child and has been practicing Tai Chi with Huan since 2018. She assisted Master Zhang for his Tai Chi classes in Newton. A former High Tech Executive and engineer turned elected official, Greer has since retired from both the corporate world and politics and currently serves in the leadership of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA), teaches in the public Elementary schools and invests in real estate. She also coaches a high school robotics team and a youth dragon boat team.
Joe Zane, Basic Level Instructor
Joe Zane holds a 3rd Duan from World Fighting Martial Arts Federation. He has been studying Chinese Martial Arts for around 8 years including Northern Shaolin, Yang Taijiquan and Chen Taijiquan (lao jia). Joe began to study Chen Taijiquan (xin jia) with Huan in 2020, which continues to be his main focus. He also studies xingyi-dao, broadsword (dao) and short stick (bian gan) with Huan. When not practicing Taiji, Joe makes and exhibits art and manages several art galleries for Harvard University.
Yash Deshpande, Assistant Instructor
Yash holds a 4th Duan from World Fighting Martial Arts Federation. He has been practicing martial arts for just over 3 years, and recently won a silver medal in the Northern Kung Fu – Short Weapon category at the 2023 World Open Martial Arts Championship. He is currently studying Xin Yi Dao and Yang-style Tai Chi under Master Huan Zhang.
Mikhail Kaluzhny, Basic Level Instructor
Mikhail Kaluzhny has over a decade of experience in traditional Chinese martial arts. He trained for nine years in Shaolin Kung Fu under Grandmaster Sin Kwang The’, earning a 3rd-degree black belt and performing at both the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou and the Wudang Temple. He continued his internal martial arts development with two years of Gao Style Baguazhang training under Marcus Brinkman, a senior student of Master Luo Dexiu.
Mikhail has studied Yang Tai Chi, Bagua, and Xin Yi Dao under Master Huan Zhang since 2023, where he also assists in teaching. His training emphasizes integrated body mechanics, internal power development, and practical, health-centered martial arts practice. In October 2025, he was awarded the 4th Duan by the World Fighting Martial Arts Federation.
Jack ( John) Walsh , Basic Level Instructor
From 2003 to 2018, John “Jack” Walsh received instruction in
Yang Tai Chi hand and sword forms from Master Liang Yin Zhao
at Murray Hill Chinese School in New Jersey. Since January
2023, following his retirement from the Senior Executive Service
of the United States, Jack has dedicated himself to deepening his
knowledge of Traditional Yang Tai Chi for Martial Arts under the
supervision of Master Huan Zhang and Sifu David Watts at the
Tong Hua Men School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Cambridge,
Massachusetts. In April 2024, Jack received Instructor
Certifications and has since been teaching Tai Chi for Arthritis and
Fall Prevention for Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In May 2025,
Master Zhang awarded Jack an Instructor Certification for
Traditional Tai Chi Instructor – Beginner Level. Jack has been
assisting Master Zhang with his beginner Tai Chi class in
Cambridge and teaching Tai Chi at the University of
Massachusetts, Boston. When not practicing or teaching Tai Chi,
Jack has been actively involved in several civic organizations in
Boston.