Daniel is a 20th generation disciple of Chen Taijiquan under Master Chen Zhonghua, a 6th generation practitioner of Cailifoquan, a 4th generation practitioner of Tang Peng Taijiquan and a 3rd generation practitioner of Zhi Neng Qigong under Master Wong Sui Meing. He holds an instructor's diploma in qigong under renowned Master Kenneth Cohen. The Dancing Word, Daniel's book on the use of Chinese martial arts and qigong in the training of actors and dancers is published by Rodopi Press, Amsterdam.