Instructors

Sifu Jenny has been recognised for her outstanding work, with the honour of being National Accredited Exercise Professional and the Victorian Group Exercise Professional of the year.

Jenny’s interest in Tai Chi began almost 30 years ago when she was studying Goju Ryu karate with Tino Ceberano Martial Arts Academy.  After watching a demonstration of Tai Chi and the martial application of the postures, Jenny developed an interest in the concept of strength through softness, and soon the physical and cognitive benefits of slow, flowing movements became apparent.

Over the years, and under the guidance of Masters Ming Shao, Jesse Tsao, Deming Liu, Su Legato and Wing Cheung, Jenny has become an accredited instructor in a number of bare hand and weapon forms, as well as Qigong and Shibashi sets. 

Jenny is an approved Tai Chi (sword) instructor with WTQA and she has completed the Tai Chi for Mental Health and Cognitive Improvement course through Exercise Medicine Australia, as well as their Tai Chi for Health and Falls Prevention course.  Jenny is the first accredited instructor for Wudang Bamboo Form, developed in 2011 by Master Su Rule.  In 2016 Jenny hosted Master Jesse Tsao for his first trip to Australia.  During this time he awarded her accreditation for Tai Chi Bang (Advanced) Instructor, and in 2021 she earned the title of Standard Instructor (Grade A) with him.   In 2019, Jenny spent some time in China at the Beijing Sports University studying under Professor Yang Yu Bing.

Jenny is a member of Wushu, Tai Chi, Qigong Australia association and she has competed in a number of WTQA competitions, winning gold medals in Beijing 24 and 32 Sword forms and bronze in Eight Immortal Flute (Tai Chi Bang).  Her school is registered for weapons exemption with WTQA , allowing Rising Moon Tai Chi School to issue sword permits for its students.

Jenny opened Rising Moon Tai Chi School, which is based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, in 2015.  The School offers classes in Qigong, Shibashi, Sun and Yang style tai chi, including Beijing 24, Long Form and Tai Chi for Mental Health and Cognitive Improvement.  It also offers a mentoring program for instructors who would like to develop their teaching skills.

Jenny has developed a comprehensive online programme specifically designed for learning tai chi at home.  

Her qualifications include

• Bachelor of Education

• Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

• Certificate IV in Fitness

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

• Eight Immortal Flute Instructor (Advanced Level) Tai Chi Healthways

• Standard Accredited Instructor (Grade A) Tai Chi Healthways

• Tai Chi Instructor – Ziranmen Kung Fu Academy

• Tai Chi for Mental Health and  Cognitive Function - Exercise Medicine Australia

• Tai Chi for Health and Falls Prevention - Exercise Medicine Australia

• Level 2 Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor (Shibashi Set 1 and Shibashi Set 2) - Tai Chi, Qigong and Feng Shui Institute 

• Accredited Wudang Bamboo Form Instructor - Master Su Rule, Chi Generation

• Group Exercise Instructor

• THUMP Boxing Instructor

• Punchfit Punch Pad Instructor

• MTT Bootcamp and Outdoor Group Fitness Trainer

• Advanced First Aid

Nigel, a chemical engineer, worked in the Dairy industry for over 40 years in engineering, management and improvement roles. Nigel's Tai Chi journey started in Australia in the nineties and since retiring he has dedicated himself to deepening his understanding and refining his proficiency. Nigel has developed a particular skill and interest in the straight sword and performed the Yang 32 Sword Form at the 2025 WTQA Festival. As a Session Leader for Yang 32 Sword, Nigel will combine his passion for martial arts with his engineer's eye for detail, to help students on their own journey of discovery and continuous improvement with the sword form.

Valdi, a lifelong educator and former music teacher, has a natural ability to share knowledge with patience and clarity. A keen martial artist, Valdi is drawn to Tai Chi for its internal energy flow and the martial intent within each movement. With his background in Goju Ryu Karate, he brings insight, focus, and discipline—qualities that will be well utilised in his role as a Session Leader.

Jenny has spent many years working with Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria to improve the health and well-being of people with vision loss. Jenny is a qualified in DRU Yoga, a gentle body-mind-spirit practice that combines classical yoga postures, breath science, and meditation with unique flowing sequences called Energy Block Release (EBR) sequences. It is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities, promoting flexibility, strength, inner stability, and a sense of calm and positivity through a combination of flowing movements, breathing techniques, and visualisations.   As a session leader, Jenny will draw from her vast experiences as a DRU Yoga, meditation and Qigong instructor.