Barry Phelan started in his teens with boxing for a short time followed by studying Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Tai Chi from 1992. He has a 4th Degree black belt in Kung Fu and Kickboxing and has competed in kickboxing until 2004 when he started competing in Tai Chi competitions. He now teaches different Kung Fu styles, Tai Chi and Qigong for health and Sanda (Chinese kickboxing). He is available for private tuition in fitness training, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Kickboxing.