About Me

My name is Brian McDonald. I am a qualified Reiki Master / Teacher, having received my Reiki III certification from Brian McCullen, Reiki Master, Enfield , Co. Meath, in February of 2004.  I follow the Tera Mai Reiki tradition of healing.  

I am a member of the Reiki Federation of Ireland.

I have also been training in martial arts since 1966, and have a broad knowledge of hand-to-hand and weapons based fighting systems including Judo, Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan), Iai Do (Japanese sword), Shaolin Chin Na and Jo Do (short staff).

Training

I have studied Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and Shaolin Chin Na with Chinese master Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming (Boston) and currently study with Sifu Ding Teah Chean (John Ding) in London. I am a qualified instructor with the John Ding International Academy of Tai Chi Chuan (JDIATCC) and have been studying with Sifu Ding for over thirteen years.

Qualifications

Certification in Tai Chi covers Traditional Yang Style Short Form and Long Form, Zhang Zhuang Chi Kung, JDIATCC Core exercises, Posture Testing, Martial Applications and Breathing Meditation. Member of the Irish Martial Arts Council.