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OUR INSTITUTE IS OUR FAMILY

Szondi Martial Arts Institute is an organization that started its activity in Romania in 1990. The institute has been founded with the mission of providing an ofﬁcial and organized framework of physical instruction and moral education based on the values of the traditional martial arts systems, as a contribution to the improvement of our comunity. We strongly consider that a healthy body and mind represent the priorities for the human progress.That is why we combine the methods of physical and mental training with the education of a moral-ethical attitude, as a way of a harmonyous personality development adapted to society and nature.

Our Mission

OUR MISSION is to HELP and GUIDE you to achieve the highest level of conscious knowledge in a relaxed, noncompetitive, familiar and friendly environment.

We inspire you to be the best as a way of life.

We are the teachers who cutivate your talent through your hard and continuous work. Your dream can become truth with the ﬁrst day of your training.

OBJECTIVES:

Health - Build and maintain strong health
Self Development - Discover yourself, Be yourself, Improve yourself
Self-Defense abilities and skills - Defend yourself and defend others.
Personality development - Social skills, conﬁdence, mind control, emotional balance, motivation building, character, winner mentality, and accomplish attitude.
Moral Conduct - Honesty, Humble, Sportsmanship, Fairness, Fearless, Respect, Responsibility, Dignity, Kindness, Noble, Trustworthy, Courageous. Give these words life.
Performance - Target high level results in national and international championships

These objectives achievements are guaranteed by our professionalism and proved by our outstanding results. We strongly believe in the efficiency of our multidimensional methods of teaching and also in your potential.

READY IS A STATE OF MIND!

Our Instructors

"I AM JUST A FINGER THAT SHOWS YOU THE MOON...

DON'T LOOK AT MY FINGER, LOOK AT THE MOON!"

- Bruce Lee

Professor Florin Szondi - Founder of Szondi Martial Arts & Fitness Institute
Shifu Adina Ghebaru - Head Instructor & General Manager
Elaine Brandon - Instructor
Denise Banks - Instructor

Master Professor Florin Szondi

Florin Szondi was born in Romania in 1957. At age 6, he started his athletic path practicing swimming for the next 6 years. At age 14, he decided to start practicing handball and in a very short period of time, he became a member of the Romanian Handball National Team due to his extraordinary athletic abilities and skills.

The desire to practice martial arts has born in his heart from early age. Under the communist regime, ﬁnding information about this domain was almost impossible; the only discipline allowed for practice was Judo. After searching for a teacher he found an underground group that practiced Japanese JIU JIUTSU. His ﬁrst instructor, Mr. Catalin Georgescu, helped him understand not only the technics but most importantly, the spirit of martial arts. In a short time, he was fortunate to meet as well Grand Master Florentin Marinescu, who initiated him in GOJU RYU Karate style and Military Self Defense technics.

The ﬁrst contact with Chinese martial arts was when he met Ms. Florin Deleanu and Ms. Ion Benea. He has recognized the Chinese Martial Arts as his martial arts path, and dedicated his life to learn and understand the essence of it. After that, together with Shifu Ion Benea, Florin Szondi has become a fundamental member of the entusiast team that started to promote Wushu-Kung Fu throughout Romania.

Florin Szondi became professor in physical education and Handball in 1984 upon graduating Magna Cum Laudae the Romanian National Institute for Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Physical Education and Handball. In 1989, after attending the Chinese martial arts program under the coordination of Grand Master Wu Bin, The Father of contemporary Wushu, Florin Szondi was certiﬁed Professor of Chinese Martial Arts by the Wushu - Kung Fu National Research Institute, Beijing, China. As a result of the common effort of all those dedicated to martial arts in January 1990, Professor Florin Szondi, together with his teachers and other martial arts instructors, has founded the Romanian Martial Arts Federation (RMAF). Subsequently, he has founded the ﬁrst legal Chinese Martial Arts club in Romania.

In 1990, Professor Szondi was named as Wushu-Kung Fu Style National Director, Member of Federal Bureau of RMAF, and Vice-president of regional and national commissions. With great and sustained effort, he and his colleagues have contributed to the strengthening and promotion of Chinese martial arts in Romania by supporting, coordinating and organizing the Chinese martial arts activities and events through 2000. His particular area of interest has been from the very beginning the integration of the scientiﬁc methods of physical performance with the traditional theory and practice of martial arts.

During the same period, Professor Szondi has competed as an athlete in numerous national and international tournaments winning many champion titles (61) and Grand Champion titles in internal division in Europe and USA. His athlete results as a Romanian Wushu-Kung Fu National Team member in 1994 and 1995 have brought him the Master of Sports award given by Romanian Ministry of Youth and Sports in 1996 for extraordinary achievements and contributions to the sport.

As a coach, Professor Szondi has created top champions in forms and sparring at national and international level: over 200 medals starting 1990 through 2000 in Romania, and over 300 gold medals, national and international champion titles as well as Grand Champion titles starting 2001 in USA. As a result of his activity, he has been nominated as the Romanian Wushu - Kung Fu National Team coach - internal division in 2007 and 2008. His continuous martial arts career has also brought him numerous inductions in the Gold Coast Hall of fame and other Hall of Fames continuously for the past 7 years.

In 2000, Professor Szondi met Grand Master Zhu Tiancai, one of the four gems of Taiji family, in Baltimore, MD and being inspired by him, he decided to dedicate his study to the traditional Chen Taiji Quan Style. After 5 years, Florin Szondi was fortunate and honored to be accepted as a disciple of Grand Master Zhu Tiancai and became ofﬁcially the 20th generation of Chen Taiji Family. Starting with 2009, in his efforts of increasing the promotion of traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Professor Florin Szondi has involved at a higher level of coordination and organization by accepting the Vice-president position of World Traditional Kung Fu Federation.

• 2010 Founder of Romanian Chen Taiji Quan Asociation;

2010 USA Chin Woo Federation Team member;
2009: Vicepresident World Traditional Kung Fu Federation;
2009: Founder and Honorary President of Bucharest Chen Taiji Quan Academy;
2005: 20th Generation Successor of Chen Taiji Quan Family, Chen Jia Gou, China;
2003 - 2007: Master of the Year - Gold Coast Martial Arts Hall of Fame;
1996: Title of Master of Sport - Romanian Ministry of Youth and Sports for extraordinary results and achievements in martial arts;
1994 - 1995: Romanian Wushu-Kung Fu National Team member, internal division;
1990: Founder of Romanian Martial Arts Federation F.R.A.M. and Wushu-Kung Fu National Coordinator and Technical Director
1990: Founder of Sport Club "Santal" Cluj Napoca, the first private chinese martial arts club in Romania;
1989: Certified Professor of Chinese Martial Arts by Wushu-Kung Fu National Research InstituteBeijing, China;
1984: Bachelor and Master Degree in Physical Education - Graduated Magna Cum Laudae the Romanian National Institute for Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania.

“After years and years of efforts of deﬁning ourselves, we discover that true freedom is beyond any expectation and learning is just a way of being." - Professor Florin Szondi

Shifu Adina Ghebaru

CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS PROFILE

Current Affiliation: Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi, Szondi Martial Arts & Fitness Institute, Hollywood, FL, USA.
Lifetime Member of USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation.
January 1990 - Beginning of the Chinese Martial arts practice under the guidance and teaching of Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi, "Santal " Martial Arts Club, Cluj, Romania.
Chinese Martial Arts Styles: Wushu Standard Routines (Chang Quan, Taiji Quan), Barehand and Weapons.
2005: 20th generation of Chen Taiji Family, disciple of GM Zhu Tian Cai
2007: 4th Duan granted by Romanian Federation of Martial Arts, Romania.
2009: 5th Duan granted by the World Traditional Kung Fu Federation. Director of Marketing and International Relationships, World Traditioal Kung Fu Federation

ATHLETE PROFILE

2002 - 2008: 7 Times Internal Grand Champion Titles: International Wushu - Kung Fu Championships throughout USA.
2002 - 2008: Over 65 Gold and 10 Silver medals: Wushu - Kung Fu International Championships throughout USA.
2004 - 2006: Best Competitor of the Year: Gold Coast Martial Arts Hall of Fame, USA.
1992 - 1998: 21 Gold Medals: Romanian Cup Taiji Quan Barehand Standard, Optional, Taiji Quan Weapon.
1991 - 1998: 22 Gold Medals: Romanian National Champion Taiji Quan Barehand Standard, Optional, Taiji Quan Weapon.
1996: Master of Sport Title granted by the Romanian Ministry of Youth and Sport for extraordinary achievements in Chinese Martial Arts.
1994: Member of the Romanian National Team to participate in the European Wushu - Kung Fu Championship, Munich, Germany 1994. 6th Place Taiji Quan Barehand.

COACH PROFILE

2002 - 2009 Head Instructor (assistant coach to Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi), Szondi Martial Arts Institute, Hollywood, FL, USA: assisted in achieving the following results:
57 Gold Medals (Juniors & Seniors) in Wushu and Taiji Quan Barehand Standard, Optional, and Taiji Quan Weapon, various International Wushu - Kung Fu Championships, USA.
1994 - 1998 Assistant Coach to Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi, "Santal " Martial Arts Club, Romania: assisted in achieving the following results:
25 Romanian National Champions (Juniors) titles and gold medals in Chang Quan and Taiji Quan Barehand Standard, and Optional.

Personal Contributions to the national and international promotion and development of Chinese Martial Arts

Founder of Romanian Chen Taiji Quan Asociation
Successful implementation of the competitional preparation programs of athletes within "Santal" Martial Arts Club, Romania and Szondi Martial Arts Institute, USA.
Participation in demonstrative shows targeting the promotion of Chinese Martial Arts in Romania and USA.
Promotion of the traditional Chen Taiji Quan through seminars and demonstrations throughout USA, and Romania.

Instructor Elaine Brandon

Elaine Brandon has 5 years experience of Taiji Quan study and practice. She started with Yang style Taiji Quan and continued with Chen style. In both styles, instructor Elaine has achieved a solid and continuos improvement over a relative short period of time. This progress allowed and gave her the opportunity of winning her 1st place in her ﬁrst participation in an international competition. Her capabilities, determination, passion and desire to teach Taiji Quan to other students have been instrumental for her acceptance in the Szondiʼs Institute Leadership Program.

Over time, Elaine has proven to be not only a very good competitor but a very dedicated instructor as well, who knows how to give with patience. She has completed the Leadership Program with excellent results proving one more time her strong motivation and dedication for teaching.

Being gifted with sensibility and fast learning skills, Elaine has always put her warm heart and strong energy helping others to understand and improve themselves on the path of Taiji Quan.

Instructor Denise Banks

Denise Banks started practicing Taiji Quan in 2005. Since the beginning, she has proven to be one of the people who never give up learning and improving. The participation in National and International Tournaments gave her conﬁdence and a strong motivation to discover her own skills as an athlete and instructor. Without any hesitation, upon acceptance, she decided to enroll in the Szondiʼs Institute Leadership Program having a strong desire to become a very good Taiji Quan instructor.

Year by year, Denise has learned how to develop her potential of sharing and teaching. As a assistant instructor, she has improved her conﬁdence of self expression: “Teaching means learning in the same time”, one will hear her say many times.

Her strong but kind personality and straight communication style create an environment of conﬁdence and motivation. Her internal power and enthusiasm inspire everybody around her.

Instructor Denise Banks is that person who will go straight to the target using all energy to learn, teach and help others in any circumstances.

Testimonials

LIVIU CRISAN, President of Romanian Karate Federation World Karate Confederation WKC

“I first met Professor Florin Szondi in 1990 when the Romanian Federation of Martial Arts was founded, as he was one of the founding members.

The professional connection in the field of martial arts that has started from that moment, it was consolidated further with the constitution of the County Board of Martial Arts in Cluj Napoca. Unanimously, Professor Florin Szondi was appointed as its Vice-president by all present martial arts practitioners from Cluj County.

Since the very beginning, Professor Florin Szondi made great efforts to promote all martial arts, his suggestions having contributed to the good display and development of the martial arts activities in the area.

In 1990, Professor Florin Szondi set up the first martial arts club in Romania bringing numerous golden medals and titles from the Wushu- Kung Fu national championships. These results have ranked his team on the top in the national ranking of this style for many years.

His value as sportsman, coach and manager was publicly recognized by very favorable references made by the specialists and media following the valuable performances and demonstrative shows organized by him in 1992, 1994 and 1995 in many major cities of Romania. His pedagogical and organizational qualities, as well as his availability and openness for other styles of martial arts and sports were confirmed by his appointment as the Technical Consultant and coach of The Romania National Team of Tae Kwon Do,TKD, and Physical Trainer Coach of the Romanian National Handball Team.

All these achievements along with his friendship were decisive factors in asking for his support in the organization of the European Karate Championship - EKC, June 15 -18, 2000, Cluj Napoca, Romania. I had one more time the occasion to appreciate his peculiar organizing spirit and his willingness to help to the proper display of this major international event.

I am honored to know and collaborate with Mr. Florin Szondi. All of these urge me to recognize him as a great, trustworthy spirit, a true master of martial arts, a valuable partner and a real friend.”

-Liviu Crisan, July 22, 2000 Cluj Napoca, Romania

JOHN OLDENBURG, Student

“ When I began my journey with Chen-Style Taijiquan, I was primarily focused on obtaining instruction in order to increase my flexibility and balance. I had experience over 12 years of debilitating back issue and since surgery, I was not progressing to where I wanted to be physically. I heard from a co-worker that he noted several people practicing “Tai Chi” at the Arts Park in Hollywood on Saturday so I decided to go and see for myself. I attended my first class in mid August 2008 at The Szondi Martial Arts & Fitness Institute and never looked back.

I came to recognize in time that that I began a lifelong fundamental shift in direction that first day of class because my classmates and I are under stewardship of Master Szondi and Shifu Adina. Both of whom exude the essence of this Art. They pass on their knowledge because their altruistic spirit not in pursuit of financial gain.
The Chen Taiji Quan form we practice is challenging and rewarding. Because it is the original style, I believe it is the purest and thereby essential to learn in order to most fully experience the benefits of Taijiquan.

Master Szondi and Shifu Adina are vigilant to provide personal precise physical guidance thru their instruction as well as generous in offering thoughtful lesson regarding the theory and spiritual component of what they are teaching. The classes are giving in the setting of relaxed attentiveness whether indoors or in the Park. We have also all become friends which are an added bonus and these relationship have enhanced my life.

Thru the study of Chen-style Taijiquan, I have indeed regained much of my flexibility, and newfound balance. Additionally and more important to me, I have the gained an improved ability to control my emotions. I feel overall calmer and better equipped to address all those daily stresses life brings because I have incorporated Taijiquan in my life. I will continue with my studies for life and I owe a special thanks to Master Szondi and Shifu Adina for their friendship, their example and for enabling me to strive toward all possibilities on this path I have started.”

-John Oldenburg, 03/08/2010 Hollywood, FL

LINDA STRUTZ -Executive Director / Founder Arts Academy of Hollywood 1993 -2009

“I am writing this letter on behalf of Florin and Adina Szondi. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with them for 5 years at the Arts Academy of Hollywood. I met Florin and Adina at a transition time for the school. I was expanding the location from 2,500 sq.ft to 12,500 sq. ft, and expanding curriculum from a school of dance to an arts education destination offering classes in visual and performing arts for persons of all ages. At this time was when Florin and Adina walked through my door.

My first impression was incredible. The energy, passion and commitment that they had as they introduced me to their school Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness Institute was awesome. They avidly shared curriculum, history, education, experiences and competition experiences with me. They were committed to excellence in every imaginable way.

Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness institute relocated into the Arts Academy upon our grand opening. During the 5 years Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness Institute was at the Arts Academy of Hollywood, they ran an impeccably professional school. Classes were timely, communications were professional and consistent, students were dedicated to their learning due to the professionalism of the teachings, and parents were happy and shared their experiences with others. The students were prepared for professional competitions as well as exposed to the greatest of martial artists in the world. Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness Institute was a tremendous asset to the Arts Academy of Hollywood and all who experienced it.

Adina and Florin Szondi are professional, honest and passionate people. They are dedicated to their school and their art. There are no boundaries to stop them from achieving their goals and pursuing their passions. Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness Institute is an incredible gift to any and all communities fortunate enough to be their home.”

-Linda Strutz
Creatively yours, Executive Director / Founder Arts Academy of Hollywood 1993 - 2009

GRINDEANU PETRU, General Secretary ROMANIAN FEDERATION OF MARTIAL ARTS (F.R.A.M.)

I am honoured to know Mr Florin Szondi.

I met Florin Szondi in 1982. At that time, he was already deeply involved in and attached to martial arts and wanted to improve and promote Chinese Martial Arts in Romania.

Mr. Florin Szondi distinguished himself as a great sportsman in front of some important Chinese Masters. For his diligence and ambition he was chosen to participate in the training courses run by the Wushu-Kungfu National Research Institute in Beijing, China. After returning to Romania, the results he obtained in the national and international competitions proved his value and talent for martial arts. His presence in all national championships improved substantially the general technical level of competition. Watching his skills as an athlete and trainer was a great benefit to all of as. He has continuously supported the acknowledgment of martial arts as a way of instructing and educating young people.

Besides his exceptional activity as a sportsman and trainer, Mr Florin Szondi has worked hard and contributed with his knowledge to the training and managerial activity of the Federal Bureau of F.R.A.M. He carried on an efficient activity to co-ordinate Wushu-Kung Fu as a sport discipline at the national level, being member of examination boards for new trainers and instructors. Professor Florin Szondi delivered lectures for trainers in different martial arts styles training programs, sharing his knowledge in an academic way. He participated in planning of the physical preparation of athletes and in organization of the national championships. Mr Florin Szondi managed to promote the spiritual values of Wushu at the highest level, he and his trainees being a good example in his respect.

Taking into consideration the whole activity and the results obtained by Professor Florin Szondi, especially in his capacities of President of National Committee of Wushu, Member of Federal Bureau of F.R.A.M., Vice president of the County Committee of Martial Arts, Manager and Trainer of Santal Sport Club and lastly but not least, as an active athlete,I kindly recognize him as a person of hight morality, professionalism and determination, endowed with extraordinary technical and managerial skills.”

- Petru Grindeanu, July 21, 1999 Bucharest, Romania

HARRIET D. PACKER, Szondi Institute Board Honor Member Student & Supporter

“I was fortunate to met Master Florin Szondi and Shifu Adina 6 years ago. In that time I decided to work with them both as a student of Tai Chi and supporter of Szondi Martial Arts & Fitness Institute.
Master Florin Szondi and Shifu Adina Ghebaru are extraordinary teachers and persons ,both adept in communicating Tai Chi forms and more important the essence of Tai Chi Philosophy. I was mesmerized as Master Szondi demonstrated and teach each form. was magnificent to watch and served to fire my determination to learn. Our lesson were limited only by my ability to assimilate the concept he taught and not by any monetary constraints.

Honor and integrity are part and parcel of Master Szondi and Shifu Adina Ghebaru. They gave themeless to there students,working tirelessly to instill the beauty and relevance of his magnificent martial art. No one was ever turned away from their classes and while teaching Master Szondi always taught morality code as well. There was something magical about that time. What a difference from the thin moral and materialistic values of the modern times I have experienced. Indeed, I was so impressed that I donated funds to help them to promote this art and to bring my teacher’s Chen Tai Chi teacher, Grand Master Zhu Tiancai from China to organize a seminar in Hollywood.

I will miss them as they depart on a new journey, but will always remember the lessons I learned from my Tai Chi Master Florin Szondi and Shifu Adina Ghebaru. I know they will be welcomed with open arms wherever they choose to settle!”

-Harriet D. Packer, 2010 Hollywood Fl

ALIN LOZADA, Student

“I am a Financial Advisor in Fort Lauderdale Florida and I also have a unique wellness company called “Vibrational Living”. I am originally from New York and have lived in South Florida since I was 11 years old. I have always been involved in all types of athletics and was a state ranked tennis for many years. I am studying to become a Reiki master and I do yoga several times a month. I am into reading and writing quotes and I meditate every day.

When I saw a Tai Chi demonstration on TV many years ago I became interested in studying Tai Chi but could not find an instructor in the area. One day I saw a photo of Shifu Szondi in the newspaper with a group of students in Hollywood Florida which is 15 minutes from my home. I became his student the next day. From the first class I knew I wanted to practice and study Tai Chi for the rest of my life. Tai Chi has had a big effect on my health in many ways.It has made me more calm and peaceful and has balanced my energy field. I sleep better, feel better, think better and I feel stronger and connected. I know that because of my practicing Tai Chi and the spiritual connection that Tai Chi has given me I was emotionally and mentally stronger and able to deal with the passing of my Mother in a much better way than I would have thought possible.

I have also been able to see things with more clarity, wisdom and love than before and the best part is I have much more to learn so I am honored and grateful to be a student of Tai Chi. All things happen for a reason but I do wish I could have started Tai Chi when I was very young, but because of the many health benefits of Tai Chi I plan on living past 100 so I still have plenty of time to enjoy it all.

I love everything about Tai Chi and especially Chen Tai Chi Quan (Taijiquan). Shifu Florin Szondi and Adina Ghebaru are great teachers who love teaching Tai Chi and seeing their students learn and grow. They are both great to be around and have a lot of knowledge about many things and their wisdom and experience is is very beneficial to all of us on the team. They represent Tai Chi and Martial Arts in the best way possible and are very dedicated and disciplined because of the love and passion they have. I have the utmost respect and admiration for them and I am very grateful that I found them and I hope to be their student for as long as they will teach me. When they do Tai Chi it is beautiful to watch and motivates me to continue to practice and become the best I can be. Shifu Szondi is a great master and it is an honor to receive his advice and encouragement.

I have trained and participating in athletics since I was very young but the challenge and beauty of Tai Chi is fascinating and has captivated my heart and soul like nothing else. One day I hope to become an instructor and teach Tai Chi and hopefully help others the way I have been helped. When that day comes and I finally take my last breath and my time is up I will do Tai Chi one last time in this dimension and then Wuji. 無極”

-Alin Lozada, November 2009, Hollywood, FL

ANNA MONTOYA, Student

“I have been a personal trainer and a yoga and meditation instructor in Miami Florida for 8 years. I am from Columbia and I have a son named Dillan. I love to stay in great physical shape and eat healthy. I am on a spiritual journey and I plan to travel to India to further expand my knowledge of yoga and Zen meditation.

I was looking for something that would make me feel complete and I knew that Tai Chi would give me that. I first contacted Shifu Florin Szondi 5 years ago and I took one class but I was not ready because it was hard and I was not connected. I needed to develop more patience and so I continued my yoga training but I always knew that I needed to go back to Tai Chi. 5 years later I was ready and had developed more patience and felt connected to proceed with my Tai Chi training. I contacted Shifu and I am learning Qigong, Silk Reeling and Chen Tai Chi.

It has helped me sleep better and become more humble and loving and has given me more patience. I feel Shifu Florin is a good person and he is connected to nature and everything around him. He has a very powerful energy and I admire him very much because he cares and has a soft heart with people and he makes people feel wonderful. Sometimes I feel he is in many different dimensions at the same time because of his unique energy. I respect and love him for being the great Master and teacher that he is and I am grateful he is my teacher. I imagine he had it hard growing up in Romania but he is a beautiful person and anyone who is around him can only benefit from his presence.

Sometimes people see Tai Chi and they have no idea of what it really is. To me it is an art form and very sacred and when I think of all the great Masters who have done Tai Chi for centuries I feel blessed to practice Tai Chi. Master Florin's wife Shifu Adina is also a great teacher and she has an incredible personality and is very kind and humble. When she teaches I pick things up very clearly and fast. I love her like a sister. When she does her forms it is amazing to watch. She has really had a big influence on me because of how disciplined and dedicated she is.

We have really good energy in our group with all of the students. We are a great Team! I am grateful to be a part of Szondi Institute and Tai Chi because I have received many positive benefits.”

-Anna Montoya, September 2009, Hollywood, FL

ROMAN PROSHKIN, Siberian Healer

“I have been practicing alternative medicine for last 20 years and have natural interest in spiritual practices and teachings. I have been amazed from the first day I met Florin and Adina to how they are dedicated to practice and teach Tai Chi using the moral conduct of martial arts not only in the classroom but in life as a way of harmony.”

- Roman Proshkin, February 2010, Ukraine

DAVID CABRERA - student

“For many years I had been in search of something that was the perfect mix of exercise, meditation, and martial arts. It was not until I found Szondi Institute that my life truly changed. Master Szondi's and Shifu Adina's teachings have improved my health, focus and discipline. I have learned that Tai Chi is more than a passion but a way of life. It is something I will always carry with me everywhere I go and for this I am extremely grateful to both of them.”

- David Cabrera, December 2009, Hollywood, FL

GABRIEL VASQUES, Student & Supporter

“I was a long and arduous search for the proper Tai Chi Quan teacher. The one who do not just show some movements but the one who can speak from heart openly about what is behind de forms. Finding Master Szondi was a blessing in disguise.

I have lived in South Florida for 15 years and originally studied Chen Men Ching style Tai Chi in New York City many years ago. At the age 50 my wife Ingrid finally convince me that I was long overdue for returning to study and practice.

We look all over the internet and I went from school to school only to be disappointed. My search finally broth me to master Florin Szondi. I instantly recognize his skills as a practitioner and role model and as a teacher.

I have now been a faithful completing my 1st year(March 2003). My studies have allowed me the opportunity to compete on the local and national levels being awarded both 1st and 2nd places in several competitions. One lose was rather devastating as I was extremely nervous and should done better. The defeat and re-assurance of master Szondi only reinforces my commitment to practice and study harder. My health, endurance,posture and appearance have all improved from my practice and i feel better today for it.

If you are looking for a disciplined well versed Teacher in martial arts than look further as Mastter Szondi is an accomplished awards. His dedication to his students and the children who study Kung Fu are astounding.”

- Gabriel Vasquez, 2004, Miami, FL

VERONICA WILSON, Student

“I am a woman that had a spinal injury but also had all the training in gymnastics, bodybuilding, etc. I have talked to a few other Tai chi centers before yours but your methods, explanation of not only how yo do it physically but why, including the mind energy and consciousness, impressed me the most.

Now after I learn and practice Tai chi in your school I realize how many benefits anybody can have if they find a real teacher like you. I know, I improve my health, discipline my mind and harmonize my life. Everybody around me notice this positive change. I strongly want to thank you for you dedication and passion to teach me and everybody who step in your classes, for your open heart and spirit you have.”

- Veronica Wilson, 3/21/2003 Hollywood, FL

JOE COZZA, Owner “Chen Taichi Center”, Hollywood, FL

“ Master Szondi bestows without reservation the gift of his vast experience to all open and eager to learn for self improvement. Everywhere he has taught, he has been able to foster and grow champions in both children and adult. Master Szondi has inspired and instilled confidence, power, sensibility, creativity, passion,determination, dedication, and spirit of a winner.”

- Joe Cozza, 2002 Hollywood, FL

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