Abi Moriya

Abi Moriya is a seasoned martial artist, therapist, and educator with over 35 years of experience in Chinese and Filipino martial and healing arts. As a student of the late master Hong Yixiang, founder of the Tang Shou Dao school in Taiwan, Abi has dedicated a significant portion of professional life to coaching and mentoring. Currently serving as a Martial Arts Coach at Empty Beads since December 1989, and as a Senior Coach & Coordinator at Wingate Institute since January 1997, Abi also owns and leads Essence of Change, a school established upon returning from Taiwan. During a previous tenure at Maccabi Health Services, Abi practiced Shiatsu and Tuina therapy. Abi’s martial arts expertise includes disciplines such as Xingyi Quan and Serrada Escrima, with formal education culminating in the role of Head Coach from the Wingate Institute.