History
In 1979 Carl began training with the Kung Fu Club at the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, in the greater New Bedford area,which had been founded by Grandmaster Tsou in 1974. Carl also trained with the Kung Fu Club at MIT. He has continued training with Grandmaster Tsou, both in Massachusetts and in California. Some of the styles studied are Chen Tai Chi, Yang Tai Chi, Chang Chuan (Long Fist), Bagua Zhang, Baji Chuan, Northern Praying Mantis, Shuai Jiao, Chi Kung, and traditional weapons. Carl assumed a role as an Instructor with the Kung Fu Club in 1982, which continued to function on campus until 2005. He has also taught at various locations through the Southcoast Learning Network, The Learning Connection, and the Dartmouth YMCA. Regular classes continue at a private studio in Dartmouth.
Specialties
Southcoast Tai Chi offers Traditional Chinese Martial Arts classes in the New Bedford, MA area. Authentic training is offered in Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, Chang Chuan (Long Fist), Praying Mantis, Chi Kung, and Kid's Kung Fu. Classes are taught by Carl Bevilacqua, a disciple of Grandmaster Jason Tsou, of the Wu Tan System. Instruction is available in both the Yang Tai Chi and Chen Tai Chi. We are located in Dartmouth and the New Bedford, MA area .