Toni DeMoulin has been teaching Tai Chi since 1972. She is respected internationally for her skill as a teacher and as a practitioner.  Her goal is to strengthen the school so it can continue to help our community well beyond her lifetime.

• Master-level teaching certificate 
• USA National Tai Chi Chuan Tournament Gold Medal winner
• Taught Chinese students and lived in Beijing by invitation from June 1, 2017- January 30, 2020, the only non Asian to ever teach Chinese people Tai Chi in China.
• Has taught in many U.S. cities, as well as Canada, Brazil, Norway, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France, Greece, China, Malaysia and Holland.
• Senior Student of Master Alex DaDe Dong since 2002
• Senior Student of Master Tung Kai Ying (Dong Ji Ying) from 1972-2002

Toni married into Santa Barbara in 1976 and has 5 children, 5 grandchildren. 

“Toni DeMoulin is a remarkable teacher, not only because of her breadth and depth of knowledge, but her profound caring for the well being of all her students. She helps those with physical challenges to be able to learn and do tai chi with her wisdom, patience and kindness. A true master.”

— Jane J.

“Toni has spent a lifetime mastering the power of Tai Chi. She is the rare teacher who has the patience to work with newbies and the experience to refresh and deepen the practice of people who have been doing Tai Chi for a long time. Highly recommended!”

— Carolyn J