Glenridge Martial Arts Tai Chi Players



The Glenridge Martial Arts Tai Chi Players are a local group of Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructors, students and enthusiasts who have performed together for ten years. The Players train and practise regularly under the guidance of Master George Picard of the Glenridge Martial Arts Academy. Master Simon Hu also attends the Academy once a month providing additional instruction and guidance. Master George Picard is a student of and certified in Traditional Private Martial Arts Training by Master Helen Wu of York University. The Players are also regular attendees of Master Helen Wu's seminars.

Tai Chi Players at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto
The Tai Chi Players performing at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto
Fall of 2007

The Tai Chi Players consist of Master George Picard and a number of his senior Qi Gong and Tai Chi students. The Players practice and perform a number of Tai Chi "forms" including empty hand, fan and sword forms. The Players have performed at various local charity and cultural events including:
  • Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto
  • Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital Healing Garden - Opening
  • Arts of the Ancient East Stage Shows - I, II & III
  • Chinese Cultural Association of Regional Niagara Chinese New Year Celebrations
  • Niagara Folk Arts Festival

Tai Chi Players at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto
The Tai Chi Players performing at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto
Fall of 2007

Tai Chi Players - Chinese New Year, Niagara
The Tai Chi Players performing at the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Niagara Falls
February 2009

The Tai Chi Players meet regularly most Wednesday evenings at Glenridge Martial Arts Academy to practice and improve. For more information please contact Master George Picard at:

Glenridge Martial Arts Academy
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 905-684-7950
Email: sifu@wuyijiehe.com