Mir has been studying martial arts most of his life, starting with Karate when he was 7 years old. He also trained in Judo, Muay Thai Boxing and Western Boxing before starting Chinese martial arts in 1991.

He has trained in Wushu with the British National coach and continues to learn, practice and teach traditional Shaolin Kung-fu and Qi Gong.  He represented the UK in China during an international Southern Shaolin conference.  He has also appeared on Chinese television programmes and documentaries demonstrating weapons forms, martial applications and Acupuncture.

He has trained with Paul Cavel (since 2001) a senior instructor of Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis who was a student and adopted son of Taoist Sage Liu Hung Chieh. 

Mir continues to train regularly with Paul Cavel and Master Frantzis as well as other students and teachers from Energyarts; continually refining and updating his knowledge of Qi Gong, Nei Gong, Tai Chi, Longevity Breathing Yoga, Meditation and Bagua. 

Mir lives in Bedfordshire and is a full time Acupuncturist