Navan Chetty took his first karate lesson at the age of 5, and continued through his youth. While studying Kung Fu in his years as a University student, he was introduced to Taiji by a colleague and was hooked for life. In the 90’s he studied Yang and Chen style Taiji under Master Kevin Yang in Johannesburg and at The Open Academy in New York. In 2006 he completed a 9 month teacher training certification course with Tibetan Master Joe Kherliang in Chiang Mai, Thailand, followed immediately by a further 3 months with Master Wang Zi Ping in Yangshou, China. Most recently, in 2019, he completed a 9 month teacher training course at The China Wudang Kung Fu Academy, in the Wudang Mountains, headed by the legendary Taoist Monk, Master Chen Shixing.

Through the years Navan has taught private classes and small groups of selected people. Considering the health challenges we are facing as a generation, he has decided to dedicate his time to introducing and teaching this ancient wellness practice to a larger audience.