Sifu Joseph Esteves

Sifu Joseph Esteves

• Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy, C.C.N.Y.
• US Army, 82^nd Airborne, Vietnam Vet. 1965-67

Martial History:

• Tan Soo Do, H. Cho, N.Y.C.
• Taijiquan, K. Ng Qu, N.Y.C.-Yang Style
• Tae Kwon Do, Yeung Il Kong, PR, Black Belt
• Member of the International Tae Kwon Do Federation
• Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P.R.C.
• Member of YMAA, Boston, MA
• Practice and teach: Bai He Ruan Qigong, Taijigong, Ba Duan Jin Qigong, Ren I Qigong, I Quan, Yang Taiji, Wudang Taiji, Changquan-Gong, Dao-in.
• Traditional Healing: Acupressure, Moxa, Qigong An Mo, Herbal Therapy and Nutrition.
• Member of the Gerontology Society of PR
• Currently teach at the University of PR, Botanical Gardens, Govt. of PR, Dept., of Elderly Affairs, Medical Center of PR Oncology Dept. (CEMI) with cancer survivors & AIDS patients, private health clubs and private tutorship.
• Conducted the first study on the effects of Taiji and Qigong in the treatment of depression in the elderly population with Mercedes Rivera, MD in Psychology, in 2004.
• Seminars and conferences at the Cardiology Society of PR, US Govt. Ameri-Corps Vista, Dept. of Sports & Recreation of PR, USFDA, Diabetic Center at San Pablo Hospital, Business Administration at the UPR, PR Chamber of Commerce and the Gerontology Society of PR.