About Alan Ludmer
Alan Ludmer is a St. Louis, Missouri Tai Chi Chuan and Ba Gua Chuan teacher, author, and student. He has over 50 years of experience in the internal and external martial arts. His initial training was in western boxing.
He then studied Shotokan Karate and attained a Ni Dan rank. In 1969, he began Tai Chi Chuan study with Professor Huo Chi Kwang. Alan was a private student and primarily studied the Yang Family Form with the Professor through 1978. After moving to St. Louis, Alan began study with Master Tuey Staples. He has been with Tuey for over 40 years, studying Tai Chi Chuan and Ba Gua Chuan.
He can be reached at alanludmer@gmail.com.
As a former educator and a lifelong student and teacher, I have often reflected upon what makes successful teachers and
