Starworld Martial Arts Academy AMAF (520) 378-0047

( Sifu ) Rodger N. Rogers, Si Duan

Hometown:  Sierra Vista, AZ

Spouse:  Emelda Rogers                        Sifiu Rogers

Children: Danyel (12yrs, Alexys (10yrs), Rodmel (7yrs)

Attended Schools/Degrees:  Assoc Degree: Elec Egr; BS: Electronics Engineering Technology

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Fitness

Why he chose Tai Chi: Kung fu Movies

When he started:  1990’s

Why he chose Starworld Martial Arts to instruct at:  Liked schools overall approach to Martial Arts instruction.

His favorite technique?  Trapping

What he likes best about being an instructor: Helping others to enjoy internal martial arts

His greatest achievement in life: Either: “too numerous to mention” or “nothing yet” (not sure)…

Something special and unique about him:  I like both cats – and dogs…

Name of the style of Tai Chi: Yang Style

Who is his instructor? Chao Chi Lui           Sifiu Rogers1

How long has  he been practicing Tai Chi? since the 90’s

Why does he Teach? I like to share the art, and it also comes back to help me get better

Why does he teach at Starworld? Liked schools whole person approach to Martial Arts instruction.

What do you want your students to gain from you? To see that Tai Chi is a lot of things: an exercise program, a martial art, meditation, chi kung, kung fu… and that it may, in fact, be worth your time.