After a lifetime of external arts training including Judo, Karate and Kung fu, Sifu Rod changed his focus to the internal arts in the year 2000. After a decade of apprenticeship he become a certified instuctor and in 2010 Barrie Tai Chi & Qigong was opened for enrollment. Since then Sifu has been recognized and accredited by three international organizations and has taught thousands of students, both in the studio and online.