Our People

Elaine Koster
is a graduate of the Wu Kung Federation’s Teacher Training Programme. She teaches Yang Style tai chi in many different contexts and competes at national level in both hand and weapon form - when she meets you, she’ll explain what that means!

Elaine brings a wealth of experience in many different disciplines, including dance, singing, writing, broadcasting and editing, to her teaching. She has found the study, practice and teaching of tai chi the most rewarding experience so far and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with you.

James McCafferty
has worked with global business clients for ten years, using his background in martial arts and creative events to develop and re-energise major brands.

James worked in Westminster as a senior civil servant, formulating government policy and legislation and preparing speeches and briefings for government ministers and parliamentary committees.