Writings discussing our system, and other topics pertaining to training & cultivation, are primarily shared on our main website for our in person school.  For simplicity, we have organized all of these important pages here as well, so they are easy to find for online students.

We encourage all who are curious to learn more about us, and the of focus of our practice, to explore these pages.

The Tao Institute System

The Tao Institute is a complete Internal Martial Arts system that contains both traditional and modern methods. This system has been created, carefully curated and continuously refined by master martial artist, Sifu Frank J. Paolillo, over the course of nearly 5 decades. It is a living system, still undergoing changes, evolutions, and further development.
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History & Lineage

Tao Institute was established by Master Frank J. Paolillo on December 8, 1975. Inspired by his early encounters with Tao philosophy and his own evolution towards a peaceful state of mind through training, Master Paolillo opened the Tao Institute in order to offer martial arts, not just as a self defense discipline, but as a holistic, way of life practice.
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In Person Training

Tao Institute offers ongoing in person classes in Asheville, NC. Students are welcome to drop in anytime for entry level classes if you are in the Asheville area. If you live locally, we encourage you to check out our class curriculum to learn more about attending in person classes.
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Articles

Writings on Tao & Internal Martial Arts by Mela.
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