Patrick W. Watson; Founded T’ai Chi Chuan School

Patrick W. Watson, 56, founding director of the School of T’ai Chi Chuan Inc., which trained instructors in the graceful martial art. A native of California, Watson was a swimming coach and lifeguard instructor until he channeled his talent in martial arts to teaching. He held the ranks of golden sash in kung fu and black belts in judo and kendo. On Tuesday in New York of renal disease and cardiac arrest.