Meet Coach Kyran

December 23, 2025

Learn the Taichi System for Lifelong Energy and Immune Strength from Kyran——

the chief Tai Chi health master invited by Duke and NYU

Kyran is a global leader in the Tai Chi lifestyle movement—helping modern people find a deeper, root-level reset for both body and mind. His mission is to address the quiet burnout of modern life—when your energy feels drained, your system feels overloaded—and guide you back to a higher-quality way of living.

Tai Chi helped Kyran through his own lowest season. That’s why he understands what people today truly need: a practice that’s simple, sustainable, and actually fits real life. And you can do it too—through steady, gentle daily practice, you can reconnect with yourself, feel calmer inside, and find real balance again.

Tai Chi & Healthy Living

Kyran began training in Tai Chi as a child. As someone who’s naturally prone to anxiety, he found real healing through Tai Chi’s gentle movements and mindful breathing. He was also a sickly kid, and Tai Chi helped him build strength, resilience, and a healthier body over time.

Today, his students include busy professionals facing health wake-up calls from nonstop work—white-collar workers, executives, and business owners—as well as people recovering from sports injuries who want supportive rehab, and anyone committed to living a healthier, more balanced modern life.

With Kyran’s guidance, many students have felt their stress and pain ease—some have even made life-changing shifts. And for students dealing with ongoing symptoms, many have seen clear, noticeable improvements through consistent practice—something Kyran finds deeply meaningful and rewarding.

Scientific Evidence

The NIH’s NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) notes that Tai Chi is considered a mind–body practice and can be used to help manage symptoms such as stress and anxiety. A systematic review published in BMC Complementary Medicine that synthesized multiple studies found that Tai Chi is associated with reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disturbances—while also improving self-esteem and overall psychological well-being.

Research from Harvard Medical School and UC Irvine found that people who practice Tai Chi long-term show increased white blood cell activity in the blood, along with lower levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP). In other words, Tai Chi may help the body shift from a “stress response” mode into a “recovery” mode—supporting the immune system in a more natural way.

Clinical studies from National Yang Ming University (Taiwan) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong also showed that middle-aged and older Tai Chi practitioners had significant increases in immunoglobulin A (IgA) and natural killer (NK) cell activity—suggesting stronger immune defense and lower infection risk.

Kyran’s Honors & Credentials

Kyran began training in Chinese martial arts at age 9, under the guidance of his father, a traditional Chinese Kung Fu master. He is a Tai Chi champion in China and a 12th-generation lineage holder in authentic Chen-style Tai Chi.

He has also served as:

● Head Tai Chi & Kung Fu Coach for Duke University and Boston University China programs

● Founder and Head Coach of the Sydney Tai Chi & Kung Fu Learning Center (Australia)

● Guest Tai Chi & Kung Fu Coach for MBA/EMBA programs at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University

● Founder and Head Coach of the Shanghai Hunyuan Tai Chi Learning Center

My Story

The version of me you see today is calm and grounded—a Tai Chi wellness master. But my life didn’t start that way. It began with anxiety.

As a kid, I was often sick and in and out of hospitals. I learned early what it feels like when your sleep won’t settle and your mind won’t quiet down. In school, my grades kept dropping, and at one point I hit a real low—feeling hopeless about the future, overwhelmed by pressure, like I couldn’t catch my breath.

My father is a traditional Chinese Kung Fu master, so I was exposed to martial arts from a young age. On my doctor’s advice, I decided to train. I never expected it would change everything—but it did. I went on to win a national Tai Chi championship and was accepted into Shanghai University of Sport.

After graduating from college, I landed a job as a sports editor. But just three months in, I felt lost. The pay was good, but it wasn’t what I truly wanted to do. On top of that, long hours and constant pressure started taking a toll—chronic stress, fatigue, stiffness. New demands kept pulling at my energy, and little by little, I fell out of balance. My mind couldn’t fully settle. So I made a hard choice: I walked away from that “good-on-paper” white-collar life.

I decided to try a different path. I quit and moved to Sydney, Australia to earn a master’s degree in Chinese–English interpreting and translation. Life there was comfortable and low-stress, and many Australians even paid to learn martial arts from me—I made a lot of money. But money didn’t bring real happiness. Most people were drawn to fighting and competition, while what I truly wanted to teach was Tai Chi for wellness and healing. So for a second time, I chose to let go of what looked like the “ideal life.”

I started asking myself: what matters more than money or status? The answer was simple—doing what I truly love.

Not long after that, I made a firm decision to return to Shanghai and pursue a second master’s degree, focused on Chinese martial arts. After finishing my studies, I started experimenting with entrepreneurship—combining Tai Chi with travel experiences and cruise programs. Just as everything was finally falling into place, the pandemic hit, and overnight, the business dropped to zero.

To support myself, I took whatever work I could—teaching teenagers taekwondo and other classes. It was the kind of work that helped me survive, but didn’t light me up. And over time, it left me drained—physically and emotionally.

A New Chapter: Tai Chi for Healing

It was during that season of anxiety and uncertainty that I returned to Tai Chi itself—and to my original purpose: helping people restore their energy and rediscover inner calm.

I began teaching more and more students. Over the years, I’ve been invited to serve as the lead Tai Chi coach for programs at Duke University, Boston University, and New York University. In the past 20 years, I’ve guided more than 50,000 students around the world.

So many people today live under constant, chronic stress. My hope is to help you—little by little—release tension in your body, steady your emotions, and rebuild your ability to truly relax again. Tai Chi isn’t about turning you into “someone else.” It’s about bringing you back to who you were before the stress took over.

“Softness overcoming hardness” is one of Tai Chi’s most powerful philosophies. It’s also a kind of mindful mindset training: when pressure hits, we don’t tighten up or fight—we first notice, then accept, and then adjust with clarity and wisdom. No rushing to judge—just seeing clearly, and choosing how to respond.

This ancient Eastern wisdom helped me through every difficult chapter of my life. And I believe it can help you, too.

Professional Tai Chi Training

Kyran brings a unique life philosophy to Tai Chi—blending authentic, traditional training with modern daily life, so Tai Chi becomes a real wellness lifestyle, not just a workout.

His courses stand out because they are:

● Professionally structured, backed by formal academic training and deep foundations

● Taught step-by-step with extra detail, making them truly beginner-friendly—even if you’ve never done Tai Chi before

● Guided by extensive teaching experience, working with diverse students worldwide—so he can address a wider range of needs and challenges

A Healing Invitation

I warmly invite you to experience Tai Chi for yourself. You can start with just a few minutes a day—slow your breathing, hold a steady posture, and bring your attention back to the present. You might choose to find a local class or master that focuses on healing and balance. You may be surprised how even a short practice can lift your mood and ease discomfort.

Tai Chi trains awareness of breath, movement, and energy flow—helping your nervous system stay steady under stress. Over time, it supports your body’s natural recovery process and resilience. The longer you practice, the more you may notice a quiet kind of strength: softer, steadier, and calmer.

Our bodies carry stories. Tai Chi helps us listen to those stories and reconnect body and mind in harmony. No matter your age or current condition, your Tai Chi journey can begin today. Welcome this gentle, flowing practice—and let it guide you toward healing and peace.