The Li Family
The Li Family had been Taoists for thousands of years and the range of Taoist Health, cultural and Wu Shu Arts known collectively as the ‘Eight Strands of the Brocade’ had been passed from generation to generation, until 1933 when Professor Li Chan Kam brought the arts to England. He opened a small class in Red Lion Square, Holborn, London.
After Li Chan Kam’s death in the winter of 1953/4 when his ship was lost in a severe storm off the coast of China, the Arts were passed on to his adopted nephew, Master Chee Soo.
Chee Soo pushed the arts from strength to strength, with students numbering into the thousands. Professor Chee Soo Died in August 1994.
The BTAA
The Brocade Taoist Arts Association was formed to continue the work that our masters started. We endeavour to maintain the tradition through tuition with a modern approach. We also strive to empower students with their training.
We teach in Bristol, Taunton and Ottery St. Mary. See the training section for more information about clases.
The BTAA is a Member Association of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (the BCCMA).
About Peter
Peter Glenn has been a student and teacher/coach of the Li Family Taoist Arts since 1975 under Grand Master Chee Soo.
Peter currently has his own practice, Taoist Health Arts, in Bristol where he lives. The emphasis of his work is to look at the person as a whole (holistic) and to give time and space to support the individual in taking up responsibility for his/her own life and well-being. The nature of this work is positive, gentle and understanding.
He is experienced in running group training courses and lecturing on health and relaxation in addition to his work with individuals. Peter is Principal of the Brocade Taoist Arts Association.