San Francisco 
 Hunyuan Taiji Academy 

About Us



MALCOLM DEAN
Founder, SFHTA
Head instructor 


"I began Tai Chi in 1986 for the same reason many people do—to deal with chronic pain. After 25 years of practice, all I can say is: it works. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to meet my own master, Zhang Xuexin.."

ANNIE DEAN
Registrar and Administration

Annie handles class registration, tuition, bookkeeping, Meryl Streep impersonations, and other administrative tasks. If you have any questions regarding registration, tuition or payment, or other administrative issues, Annie's the person to talk to: 

• Contact Annie here 
• Or call 415.864.4545

KEVIN DWYER  
Program Coordinator

Kevin is helping us develop our teaching certificate and community outreach programs, including the program at the Glide Memorial Church Wellness Center. He also hosts our Sunday afternoon open practice sessions.