ITCCA "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association"
The Italian ITCCA Branch "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association" has been officially authorized by Master Chu King Hung in September 2013.
Attilio Carotenuto, the Branch leader,with his students of many years of practice and experience Alessandra Ferreri, Silvia Mantreo, Roberto Scotti, Fulvio Masocco, Donatella Lumina, Carlo Micciche, Patrizia Chiesi compose the "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association"
With other teachers they are also co-founders of the School " Happy Tai Chi".
"Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association" is located in Milano ( Spazio Arti Naturali) and in Monza, and operates also in other studios and gymnasiums in Milano, Monza, and Villasanta, Biassono.
Attilio Carotenuto
Branch Leader (International Tai Chi Chuan Association) ITCCA Italian Branch : "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association"
Director of “ Happy Tai Chi School ” accredited to ASC/CONI
Born in Castellaneta (Taranto) November 24 1952.
I practice Tai Chi Chuan since 1986 and teach since 1991.
In 1986 I began studying Tai Chi Chen Style in the school of Walter Lorini, Milano.
In 1991 I became Tai Chi Chuan teacher of PWKA ( Professional Kung Fu Wushu Association), Italian federation accredited to CONI.
From 1991 to 1996 I studied with many important chinese masters: He Ben Chuan, George Xu, Yang We Ming, Wang Wei Gou.
In 1995 , in Valance France, I participated in a seminar with Jean Michel Chomet from ITCCA, and thus decided to enter International Tai Chi Chuan Association in 1996 participating in Master Chu King Hung seminar in Italy.
In 1998 I became Master Chu direct student and ITCCA authorized teacher, also training new teachers. Since then I have attended private lessons with Master Chu every year and have participated in several seminars in Italy and around Europe.
In 1999, with my student and teacher PWKA Silvia Mantero and other 14 people we founded in Milan the association "Il Giardino dei Maestri Oziosi" to promote ITCCA Tai Chi Chuan.
In 2013 I was authorized by Master Chu Kinh Hung to open the new Italian Branch “Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association” .
I'm co-founder and board member of ASD SAN in Milano.
I'm co-founder and director of "Happy Tai Chi School" in Italy.
email -caroattilio@gmail.com Tel – 39/340/5415587
Alessandra Ferreri
Born in Milano on June 24 1967, BA in International Relations.
I began practicing Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style and Chi Kung in 2003 in Italy and France, in the schools of Vlady Stevanovitch and Tiziana Ottoni.
In 2004 I entered ITCCA in Italy, and in the same year I attended various seminars in France at Ives Blanc school in Paris.
Since then, I participate every year in several seminars with Master Chu in Italy and around Europe, and pursue a constant training with Attilio Carotenuto.
In 2008 I passed the exam with the Italian Federation ADO/UISP to teach Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung.
In 2008 I became ITCCA certified teacher and direct student of Master Chu.
I actively contributed to the birth of the new Italian branch ITCCA "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association ".
I'm co-founder of "Happy Tai Chi Scool " in Italy.
I'm co-founder and board member of ASD SAN in Milano.
I'm studio manager of the headquarters of ITCCA "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association " and of "Happy Tai Chi School".
Email -
aleferreri@yahoo.com
Tel 39/335/7086008
Silvia Mantero
Born in Milano on October 7 1953, I began practicing Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style at PWKA school with Walter Lorini.
I participated in various seminars with George Xu, and after a few years of practice I began attending the course to become teacher.
In 1997 I entered ITCCA.
In 1999 with my teacher M. Attilio Carotenuto and other 14 people we founded in Milan the association "Il Giardino dei Maestri Oziosi" to promote ITCCA Tai Chi Chuan.
In 2002 I passed the exam of the Italian federetion ADO/UISP to be a Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung teacher.
In 2007 I became Master Chu direct student and ITCCA authorised teacher
I actively contributed to the birth of the branch ITCCA "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association ".
I'm co-founder of "Happy Tai Chi Shcool" in Italy and board member of ASD SAN.
I teach in different places in Milano.
Reiki Master in 2001. Flower Therapist and Floritherapy teacher
Roberto Scotti
I began practicing ITCCA Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung in 2001, attending weekly classes with Attilio Carotenuto .
Since then I have being following Master Chu seminars every year.
In 2008 I passed the national exam with the Italian Federation ADO/UISP to teach Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung, and continue my personal training with Attilio Carotenuto.
In 2012 I became ITCCA certified teacher and Master Chu direct student .
I actively contributed to the birth of the branch ITCCA "Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association ".
Co-founder of "Happy Tai Chi School " in Italy.
email - robiscotti @ gmail
tel - 39/348/3044334
Fulvio Masocco
practised Karate Shotokan with Master Fugazza and attended Masters Hiroshi Shirai and Naito Takeshi’s seminars from 1978 to 1987. At the same time from 1982 to 1983 I studied and practised Karate Shotokan and Arnis with Master Alberto Borella and in 1984 I studied Master Kenji Tokitzu’s Shaolin Mon. In 1993 I began practiscing Tai Chi Chuan with Master Attilio Carotenuto and in 1997 I joined ITCCA with him. In 1998 I started studying Western and Eastern Kali Filipino-Close Combat Knife with Master Maurizio Maltese. I passed the exam with the Italian Federation ADO/UISP to teach Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung and since then I have continued to train with Master Attilio Carotenuto. Tai Chi Chuan has become a crucial part of my life, accompanied by a constant study and research in the bio-natural field. I work as a therapist for postural re-education. Since 2001 I have dedicated myself to complementary therapy and I have continued training both in Italy and in Switzerland. I am a Reiki Master within the Usui System of the Reiki School Esagramma25 of Taoist inspiration. In January 2010 I developed a new therapeutic approach called Osteokinesy Method ® and in July 2010 I registered thetrademark. In 2015 I became an ITCCA certified teacher and direct student of Master Chu.
Donatella Lumina
I have always been fascinated by Oriental Disciplines and Philosophy. Alongside with the practice of yoga and meditation in 2002 I approached Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style. I attended courses and seminars in India and in Italy with different teachers of “Scuola della Via Interiore” of Master Vlady Stévanovitch and Master Tiziana Ottoni at “Monastero Zen Ensoji Il Cerchio” in Milan. In 2008 I joined the International Tai Chi Chuan Association (ITCCA) and started my training with the teacher Fabio Patruno. Since 2012 I have undertaken training with Master Attilio Carotenuto, branch leader of ITCCA ‘Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association’ and of ‘Scuola Happy Tai Chi’. I constantly practise this art, which I consider fundamental for psycho-physical balance. In 2014 I passed the exam with the Italian Federation to teach Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung. In 2016 I became an ITCCA certified teacher and direct student of Grand Master Chu King Hung .
Carlo Miccichè
For years I had been looking for a martial art that was not either an end in itself or just the pure execution of movements but an art that could give me the chance to learn the philosophy of life and the culture of its country of origin. In 2001 I started to practice Tai Chi Chuan, Yang style, by attending a course at the International Tai Chi Chuan Association (ITCCA) held by Daniela Bocchi, ITCCA teacher at that time. In 2011 I got the A.D.O./ U.I.S.P. diploma as a Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong teacher and until 2013 I attended the yearly A.D.O. seminar in Modena. From 2016 I’ve been attending the Italian seminars held by Grand Master Chu King Hung; seminars that I attended also in 2012 and 2014. From 2012 to 2014 I attended several follow-up seminars at ITCCA Italia. From 2015 I have been continuing my studies with Master Attilio Carotenuto, founder of the Italian branch “Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association” of ITCCA and of Happy Tai Chi School. In 2018 I became ITCCA qualified teacher as a Grand Master Chu King Hung’s direct apprentice by taking individual classes at his residence. Currently I’m teaching this discipline and helding courses at the gymnasium of the Primary School in Barghe and at the Oratory in Padenghe sul Garda, two towns in the province of Brescia.
Mi diplomo nel 1980 all’ISEF Statale di Milano. Sono da sempre amante delle attività motorie ed in particolare di quelle svolte all’aperto. Grazie ad un gruppo di miei insegnanti ISEF mi avvicino alla metodologia psicomotoria anche nell’insegnamento dell’attività motoria a scuola. Allieva del Prof. Leboulch, ho seguito la sua impostazione di lavoro volta alla cura della consapevolezza e percezione del corpo indirizzata all’acquisizione di una equilibrata crescita psicofisica.
Nel 1982, per tre anni pratico Tai chi presso la scuola del maestro Chang. Ho seguito , nel corso degli anni, sia per curiosità personale, che per crescita professionale, corsi di Psicomotricità, di Eutonia, Di Yoga, di Mimo, sempre con l’intento di trarre da ogni pratica spunti di riflessione per il mio lavoro. Nel 2008 riprendo la pratica del Tai Chi Chuan come allieva della Maestra Silvia Mantero entrando così a far parte dell’ITCCA (International Tai Chi Chuan Association) Nel 2012 divento allieva del Maestro Attilio Carotenuto ,responsabile della branch ITCCA “Original Internal Power Tai Chi Association” e della “Scuola Happy Tai Chi”, con cui proseguo tuttora l’approfondimento di quest’arte del movimento. Nel 2019 divento insegnante riconosciuta ITCCA, allieva diretta del Gran Maestro Chu King Hung.
