1. Kelly Whelan-Enns
Martial Arts Backgrounder; a brief summary of 30, 000 + hours of training.
This does not include ‘book’ time – which is another 10, 000 hours + .
The assessment of hours physically training includes periods of conditioning and
personal practice ranging from 1-6 and 14 hours a day respectively over time.
1982
Western boxing with Ed Whelan
1982 – 1984
Judo at the University of Manitoba
1989 – 1992
Spring & Fall Wudang Workshops
Ba Duan Jin Qigong – 8 Pieces of Brocade; application of the set for healing
Zhan Zhaung Qigong – Standing Like a Tree; basic postures and theory
24 Step Yang Style Taijiquan – basic form for relaxation & healing
Wudang/Taoist Internal Alchemy; Meditation, theory & application
1992 – 2005
Shaolin Kenpo/Kenpo Karate – 12years
Yang Style Taijiquan – Full 108 step form, & martial applications
Yang Style Taijiquan – Full 108 step Sword Form & martial applications
Zen & Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – theory & applications (3hrs/day 1993-1996)
2001- 2005
Shaolin One Finger Zen Medical Qigong – with Pat Daniels & Ken Strahl
(1hr/day)
2002 – Present
Baguazhang Kung Fu – Jiang Rong Qiao, Gao & Yin Fu Styles
Baguazhang 8 Organ Healing Methods Qigong
Baguiazhang Deer Horn Knives & Jian ‘Straight Sword’ forms
Baguazhang Circle Walking Meditation – Taoist Cosmic Qigong
2004 – Present
Yiquan/Dan Cheng Quan Qigong – Healing & Martial Applications
Xingyi Healing Methods Fanji Gong – Longevity Qigong
Wudang Taijiquan – 88 step form
Wudang Internal Power Qigong form
Chen Style Taijiquan - ‘Old’ Frame Set, & Cannon Fist, theory & applications, sword &
staff forms including ‘13 Pole’ set.
Xingyi Lui He quan – Six Harmony Mind Intention Boxing, 2&1/2 Ba, Bear & Eagle
Fight for Survival and 10 Animals forms; Big Dao ‘Chopper’ sets.

2. 2010 – August
Two week intensive of roughly 120+ hours of training in Chen Taijiquan and Chen
Cannon Fist, the Old Chen 24 Fist form, Chen Taiji Half Dancing Spear , Push Hands &
Xingyi Lui He Quan
2010 – The Present January & June
Ma Gui Baguazhang Seminars with Andrea Falk, including private classes
2013 – Present
Teaching Ma Gui Baguazhang @ Ching Wu Athletic Association, Winnipeg Branch,
213 Pacific Avenue
1999 – To Present
Magnetic Light Polarity Energetics with Darlene Drewniak– understanding the
effects the mind has on the body through internal dialogue and breath meditations
Daily practice and regular monthly intensives.
Cacoy Doce Pares – Winter of 2014
CDP Escrima basics and foundations of Pangamot and Eskrido
A few things to note.
The Ba Duan Jin, Zhan Zhuan and the Taosit & Buddhist meditation disciplines have
remained a constant practice over the last 20 years. Since 2002 my primary teacher has
been Eric Tuttle from Kingston Ontario. Mr. Tuttle is a Lineage Bearer in both Chen
Style Taijiquan and Xingyi Lui He Quan (Six Harmony Mind Intention Boxing).
As well as all of the above, Kelly Whelan-Enns is a trained STOTT Pilates Instructor.