Alfons Staerk

Alfons Staerk is a lifelong martial artist, wellness advocate, and executive mentor with over three decades of experience in Tai Chi, Karate, Kobudo, and other traditional martial arts. He earned his first-degree black belt in 1996 and achieved his fourth-degree black belt in Karate in 2005. Since 1993, he has taught martial arts and Tai Chi to students of all ages and backgrounds, emphasizing both practical self-defense and the physical and mental health benefits of these disciplines. He holds instructor and examiner licenses from the German Olympic Sports Confederation (2004) and a Tai Chi instructor license for Komatsu-Ha (2009).

Alfons’s teaching blends traditional martial arts principles with modern insights into movement, balance, and mindfulness. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer with specializations in Lifespan Coaching, Corrective Exercise, Exercise Recovery, and Transformation. His approach empowers individuals to improve their mobility, strength, and resilience at any age.

Outside of his wellness work, Alfons had a 25+ year corporate career, holding senior executive leadership roles at top global organizations including Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Amazon, Microsoft, and Montana State University. Despite his corporate success, his deepest fulfillment comes from coaching, teaching, and mentoring others—whether in the dojo, the boardroom, or the mountains.

An author of several books on Tai Chi, balanced living, and leadership, Alfons brings a unique blend of discipline, curiosity, and compassion to all he does. Born in 1966, he has a lifelong passion for sports, mindfulness, and the outdoors—including hiking, biking, skiing, and most recently, rock climbing. He thrives on exploring new challenges and helping others grow in strength, confidence, and purpose.