Learn the Traditional Arts of Chen Tai Chi and Chinese Swordsmanship

For Martial Skill. For Exercise. For Health. For Sparring. For Fun.

Welcome to Earth and Wood Martial Arts in Milford, CT. Our group was founded by Bob Shannon and Neil White after many years of training and teaching in the Connecticut area. Our primary areas of focus are Chen Style Tai Chi and Chinese Swordsmanship. Our goal is to expose students to the full breadth of these arts including form, Tuishou, applications, non-cooperative partner work and sparring.

Why train with us?

• We teach traditional Tai Chi and swordsmanship passed down through generations, not modern or newly created forms.

• We exist to preserve the art, not to profit from it. You will get high quality instruction for a very reasonable price.

• Our philosophy is that everyone has something to contribute, from beginners to advanced players.

• Our environment is casual but balanced with structure, discipline, hard work, and fun.

• We have no belts or uniforms. Skill is more important than rank, appearance, or brand.