Jesse Harding
Director of Villari’s Martial Arts (since 2003)
7th Degree Black Belt. Master Instructor.
Advanced Certified T’ai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor.
Certified Medical Qigong Practitioner (Nov. 2015)
Certified Medical Qigong Therapist (Dec. 2018)
Certified Medical Qigong Master. M.M.Q. (Aug. 2021)
Instructor of AMOK! Combatives (training regularly since 1999)
Instructor of “Extreme Combatives”
Chief Instructor Of Villari’s Middletown (2003-2023)
BA Degrees in Philosophy, Psychology & Religious Studies.
MA Holistic Counseling. C.A.G.S. Expressive Art Therapy.
Adjunct Professor at Salve Regina University (2015-2022)
Adjunct Professor at AGM University- Online (2022- present)
Certified Life-Skills Coach
“Managing Criminal Assaults” Presenter and Instructor
Did Martial Arts Training in South East Asia (Philippines (2001, 2008) & Thailand (2003, 2005) with various Grandmasters… including Tuhon Leo Gaje jr. (2001), Tom Sotis (2003, 2005), Tuhon Nene Tortal & Guru Edward Lebe (2008)
Jesse began martial arts training in 1984 shortly after seeing the original Karate Kid Movie! Jesse has devoted his life to the study of martial arts as well as the healing arts.
Jesse believes that the martial arts are a FUN and comprehensive vehicle for people of all ages and physical abilities, serving self-actualization, over all well-being, integrating mind, body and spirit into one.
Jesse Harding is also available for private sessions in Martial Arts, Meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, Life-Skills Coaching, etc.
Private Lesson can be set up in person on Wednesdays and virtually on Zoom by appointment.
EMAIL: JHarding@VillarisMartialArtsCenter.com
INSTAGRAM: taichi.qigongwithjesse
https://www.instagram.com/taichi.qigongwithjesse/
TEACHING AT SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
Jesse has served as adjunct professor for undergraduate courses at Salve Regina University (2015-2022).
“ENGAGING THE TAOIST EXPERIENCE” (2016-2022)
“THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDITATION” (2015-2022)
“QUEST FOR THE ULTIMATE: WORLD RELIGIONS” (2020)
TEACHING AT NEWPORT CIRCLE OF SCHOLARS & SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OF SCHOLARS (2016-2019)
Jesse has presented courses on Living The Tao, Philosophy Of Imagination: Dream Work & Symbolism, Introduction to Chinese Medical Qi-Gong, and other topics for both the Newport Circle of Scholars and Salve Regina University Circle Of Scholars Programs (2016-2019).
TEACHING AT AGM UNIVERSITY
Professor Jesse Harding teaches courses on Philosophy at AGM University On Line (2022 to present)
LIVESTRONG.COM VIDEO SERIES:
Watch Instructional Videos of Jesse Harding covering various topics of T’ai Chi and Qi-Gong (filmed in December 2013) by clicking each link, these videos were originally shot for LiveStrong.com and have been presented on the LiveStrong.com website.
1. “How to Study Martial Arts at Home”
2. “How Long does it take to earn a Yellow Belt in Kempo”
3. “How to Use a Walking Stick for Self-Defense”
4. “How to use Tai Chi for Combat”
5. “Proper Breathing in Tai Chi”
6. “Qi-Gong Movements for Beginners”
7. “How do I Learn the Tai Chi Step Walk”
8. “Tai Chi Exercises in a Chair”
9. “Instructions for the Tai Chi Prayer Wheel”
10. “Tai Chi Exercise with Visual Step by Step Instruction”
INTERVIEWS WITH JESSE HARDING:
You can watch some interviews with Jesse Harding on YouTube when he was on a television program called “Awake in the Dream” in September of 2012:
Episode #1: “My Journey” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sKvc0qCwHc
Episode #2: “Martial Arts & Healing” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpt7lhpiMNA
AMOK! COMBATIVES VIDEOS WITH TOM SOTIS AND JESSE HARDING:
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