urke, founder of Northants Tai Chi Chuan teaches extensively in Northampton and as far afield as Market Harborough. Robert is a
professional instructor and has qualified to teach under Master Dan
Docherty, he is registered with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain and
The British Council of Martial Arts as a teacher. Robert (Bob to
friends), has a depth of knowledge and love of the art that shines
through in his classes, his approach to teaching enables the beginner to
gain confidence and progress at their own pace, also keeping to
traditional methods of teaching to give the best to the student to get
the best out of the student. 
Bob's style is patient and thorough and is always
willing to explain areas of the art that can mystify students new to
learning Tai Chi. Bob dose teach privately to individuals and is expert
in teaching the health aspect Chi Kung to groups such as Age Concern.
Bob on the other hand is a highly accomplished martial artist and knows
the arts self defense and fighting application which again his expertise
in teaching gets the very best out of his students and has brought
students from raw beginner to national and international competitions
and won !
Bernie
has trained in martial arts nearly all of his adult life, studying
Shotokan Karate and BoQic Kung Fu, happening upon Tai Chi almost by
accident. Being drawn to the philosophical nature of martial arts Bernie
initially started to learn Tai Chi under the 'Lee Family' system, then
moving to the 'Yang' style studying both at the same time. By very good
fortune Bob was running a class locally, where Bernie decided to
investigate and then 'all the penny's started to drop'. Bob made
absolute clarity in his explanations of Tai Chi Chuan and demystified
the subject that Bernies two previous instructors had managed to
accomplish. Bernie from that point never returned to either of his
pre
vious Tai Chi teachers, remaining as a student under Dan Docherty. Having attended international Tai Chi Chuan courses, seminars, workshops, and instructor training camps Bernie has become adept in Tai Chi Chuan. He has been teaching Tai Chi Chuan in Kettering for three years and competes at pushing hands at national level.In his approach to teaching he has Dan to thank, for developing a patient, but thorough method of imparting knowledge to students in a way that builds confidence but at the same time in an enjoyable manner.
From a very early age John Baker has always enjoyed playing sport and physical activities. His days at school were spent playing football, cricket, rugby and athletics. When he went to university he started his martial arts journey by taking up the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do, which he practiced for 5 years. His interests have now turned to the Chinese internal art of tai chi chuan which he has been studying and practicing for about 8 years.