# Internal Fighting Arts 82 - Bob Bacher

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Podcast: [Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/internal-fighting-arts-learn-real-world-martial-arts-insights-from-top-instructors-of-tai-chi-xingyi-bagua-and-qiqong-741361)
Published: 2026-05-25T13:38:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ken Gullette talks with Dr. Bob Bacher, a Taijiquan teacher who studied with Wan Xi'an, one of the "Four Tigers" of the Chen Village. For ten years, while he was a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic, Bob made visits to the Chen Village to learn from Wang Xi'an, who passed away in 2024. Ken and Bob talk about his early training, how he met Wang Xi'an, and what type of person Bob got to know. Bob Bacher still teaches, and has a website at www.dochenstyletaichi.com . Ken teaches in-person and through his membership website at www.internalfightingarts.com , where you can also find Ken's blog. This interview was recorded in May, 2026. Running time is one hour 26 minutes.

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