Master Robert Russell-Brown began studying martial arts in 1957, beginning with Judo, then learning a soft-flowing style of Ju Jutsu from Master Jan de Jong, principal of the Ju Jutsu Kan, Perth where Robert taught for many years.
In the mid 1960s he studied the 'evasive' Indonesian fighting art of Pencak Silat, then pioneered the study of Japanese Karate (Shotokan) in Perth, Western Australia, receiving the rank of third dan (honorary). In conjunction with learning and teaching Tai Chi, Robert has studied Reiki (2nd level) and metaphysical healing. However, with an engineering background, he has used modern scientific and medical knowledge to gain a deep understanding of how this ancient Chinese art works.
Robert has been teaching Tai Chi since 1992 and is a member of the Tai Chi Association of Australia.
Kaye has been studying Tai Chi with Master Robert Russell-Brown since 2012 and has been instructing in Tai Chi since 2018. She achieved Master in 2020. Her passion for Tai Chi has only increased and she has studied further: Shoulder Pole and Yin Yang Sword in 2015, the Immortal Silver Flute and the Sabre in 2017, followed by the Dragon Phoenix Fan in 2019. Kaye has now taken on the role as owner of Tai Chi For All to ensure the school continues into the future. However Master Robert Russell-Brown is still very much a part of Tai Chi For All. In her formative years she was a Professional Dancer and has found the same beauty and enjoyment in Tai Chi. Kaye is a member of the Tai Chi Association of Australia
Tai Chi For All teaches Shang Gou style Tai Chi in Western Australia. The movements are similar to the Yang style with an emphasis on how the moves are used to bring about relaxation and correct breathing. The set has 108 moves, divided into six levels. We also teach Shibashi One and Two, Lotus and the Lohan Chi Kung sets. In order to improve stance, balance and raise the shen, senior students study the Yin Yang Sword, Dragon Phoenix Fan, Long Pole, Sabre and Immortal Silver Flute. Classes are given by Master Robert Russell-Brown, Master Kaye Jenkins, Master Robert Snow and Master Max Gunson, with assistance from senior students. Our lesson schedule fits in with the school terms. Class duration is one hour and every class begins with a session of Qi Gong (Chi Kung).