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Tian Yi Foundation grew from a shared vision developed through years of training, research, conversation, and collaboration. Co-Founders Louis Diaz Ali El and Benjamin Hill Bey spent more than six years working together—comparing methods, exchanging ideas, studying traditional practices, and exploring how the principles found within Tai Chi, Qigong, Baguazhang, Wushu, and traditional Chinese martial arts could serve people far beyond the walls of a martial arts school.

Over time, that vision grew into something larger. Drawing upon the knowledge of their teachers, colleagues, and decades of collective experience, Louis and Ben began bringing together experienced instructors, practitioners, educators, and advisors who shared a common belief: these traditional practices could be presented in an accessible way that supports wellness, better circulation, balance, mobility, coordination, flexibility, relaxation, healthy aging, and continued physical activity.

Today, Tian Yi Foundation is building that vision into a growing community-centered organization. Our programs are designed for youth, adults, seniors, veterans, beginners, and experienced practitioners, meeting each person at their own level and giving them an opportunity to continue growing.

At the heart of Tian Yi is a simple philosophy:

Meet people where they are. Keep them moving. Give them somewhere to grow.

Our story is still being written—and as Tian Yi expands into new communities, every instructor, participant, partner, and supporter becomes part of it.