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Shifu Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac.Mark Parzynski began studying martial arts at age 11 and has had the honor of studying with several world class instructors in the U.S. and Hong Kong including Shifu Gregory Fong, Professor Randy Choy, Master Li Shao-Chan and Sensei Lou Racanelli . In 2006 Shifu Gregory Fong granted Mark permission to teach Chinese Internal Martial Arts.
As licensed acupuncturist, with a doctorate degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Mark believes that the martial arts and the healing arts are inseparable. Training should make one strong, healthy and increase mental focus. Mark’s teaching style is honed by over 30 years of practice allowing him to tailor classes to meet an individual student’s needs, even in a group setting. It is with an open heart and clear mind that all knowledge is shared. |
Certified Instructors
Scarlett Malone has practiced Qi Gong and TaiJi Quan for over 20 years and was certified to teach by Mark Parzynski in 2014. She has special interest in how the conscious movement principles of Yi Quan and TaiJi Quan apply to posture, strength, and full-body functionality as we age.
Scarlett currently teaches TaiJi Quan at Lan Su Classical Chinese Garden on the fourth Saturday of every month from March through October. She has taught TaiJi Quan and Qi Gong at Mittleman Jewish Community Center over the last two years, and is certified to teach Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes.
Marjorie has a master's degree in somatic psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is a diplomate of the American Functional Neurology Society. She is also a licensed massage therapist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner. Find out more at www.tortoisepdx.com.
Scarlett currently teaches TaiJi Quan at Lan Su Classical Chinese Garden on the fourth Saturday of every month from March through October. She has taught TaiJi Quan and Qi Gong at Mittleman Jewish Community Center over the last two years, and is certified to teach Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes.
Marjorie has a master's degree in somatic psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is a diplomate of the American Functional Neurology Society. She is also a licensed massage therapist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner. Find out more at www.tortoisepdx.com.
Mary Real began studying TaiJi Quan in 1980, and became a teacher with Cloud Hands Northwest in 1987. She received her certification to teach from Mark Parzynski in 2016 and assists with classes at the Lan Su Chinese Garden and Laurelhurst park. She remains active with the Cloud Hands Northwest and assists in teaching at the Multnomah Arts Center, Portland. TaiJi Quan is an integral part of Mary’s life and is greatly influenced by her Yoga and Pilates practices.
Mary is a passionate artist with a focus on printmaking and painting. You can see her work at www.MaryReal.com.
Mary is a passionate artist with a focus on printmaking and painting. You can see her work at www.MaryReal.com.
