Bruce began studying Tai Chi with the Buqi institute in 2000, quickly becoming obsessed with the system and attending as many courses as possible with Dr. Shen, Shen Jin, and their senior students. 

In support of the study of Tai Chi, his studies have developed to include psychoacoustics and bio-mechanics, which is the focus of his PhD and academic publications. 

Vocationally, teaching has been his main profession throughout these years, and this has included post-graduate course management and curriculum authorship at University, and full qualification in Education and Training. Having completed all Buqi therapist, Taiji 37 and Taijiwuxigong instructor training, he continues to teach local classes and private tuition.