Tai Ngo was born in Vietnam. In his adolescence he lived in and traveled to various regions in Vietnam and China, becoming fluent in both languages. In 1981 Tai came to Boston for school. In 1985, while at Northeastern University studying Electrical Engineering, he began training martial arts YMAA Boston. He is among the first generation of YMAA students in Boston under Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Tai is also one of Dr. Yang's disciples.

After graduating from Northeastern University in 1988, Tai went to work in the field of computers while continuing to train under Dr. Yang, eventually attaining the rank of Assistant Instructor. He then began to teach Shaolin and Taijiquan at YMAA Headquarters in Boston. In 1989, Tai met Master Liang, Shou-Yu and learned Xingyi, Baguazhang, Chen-style Taijiquan, and San-Shou Kuai Jiao (fast wrestling and takedowns).

Since 1991, Tai has been a top competitor in national martial arts tournaments in the United States. In 1992 he won the Men’s All-Around Internal Styles Grand Champion at the United States National Chinese Martial Arts Competition in Orlando, Florida. In the same year he finished in the top places in all the events he competed in at the United States Kuoshu Championship in Towson, Maryland. Also in the same year, Mr. Ngo was invited to join the United States Chinese Kuoshu National Team, and competed in the 7th World Koushu Tournament in Taiwan.

In 1994, Mr. Ngo won two gold medals for excellent performances in the World Grand Wushu Festival, the "Oberon Cup," held in Shanghai, China. He also toured and performed in many cities and towns in China with the North American Martial Arts Team, led by Master Liang. After returning from China, Tai again won the Men’s Internal Styles Grand Championship at the United States National Chinese Martial Arts Competition in Orlando, Florida.

Tai is currently finishing up acupuncture school while still teaching on the side. He lives in Malden, Massachusetts.