Join The Trail Conservancy’s TrailFit program for Tai Chi on the Butler Trail with Dave Pickens at
Shoal Beach. Experience the serenity of Tai Chi amidst the natural beauty of the Trail.
Dave Pickens, a seasoned martial artist with over 60 years of experience, served as the former National Chairman of the United States of America Amateur Athletic Union Chinese Martial Arts Division (AAU). His journey began in the 1970s when he assumed the role of head instructor at Bergstrom AFB in Austin, Texas. Since then, Dave has taught kung fu at the Austin YWCA and introduced Tai Chi for college accreditation in Texas. He has also contributed to rehabilitation services for veterans and currently offers private and group Tai Chi lessons and workshops. Additionally, Dave co-founded World Tai Chi Qigong Day in Central Texas, an annual event promoting health and peace globally.