by Shifu Don | Dec 19, 2021 | Taijiquan |
When students are new to Tai Chi / Taiji they usually don’t know what to expect as a new student and may feel confused. They begin by learning Ji Ben Gong which is a warm up / Joint Loosening set. Next they may learn some Qigong and then begin to learn the form....
by Shifu Don | Nov 12, 2021 | Taijiquan |
We will be having our next FREE Tai Chi Push Hands event Sunday November 28th. For more information visit this link on Facebook, https://fb.me/e/131eCBbQP I look forward to seeing as many people there as possible.
by Shifu Don | Oct 27, 2021 | Taijiquan |
Road #1 1. yù bèi shì / Preparation 1a. qǐ shì / Commencement 2. lán què wěi / Grasp the sparrow’s tail 2a. Ward-off left 2b. Ward-off Right 2c. Roll back 2d. Press 2e. Push 3. dān biān / Single whip 4. tí shǒu / Raise arms 4a. kào / Shoulder stroke (Lean) 5. bái hè...
by Shifu Don | Jul 7, 2021 | Taijiquan |
The classic “Song of the eight postures” describe Peng Jin as: “What is the meaning of Peng energy? It is like water supporting a moving boat.” Imagine the way a boat bobs on the water, and that will give you a good insight into Peng. Peng translates as Ward Off and...
by Shifu Don | Oct 19, 2020 | Fitness, Kung Fu, Qigong, Taijiquan |
Ji Ben Gong stands for Basic Foundation Work. So any time you see the word Gong, that means work. Like Qi Gong (Energy Work) Nei Gong (Internal Work). With that being said anything that is practiced to enhance your form can be considered Foundation Work. At New Life...
by Shifu Don | Oct 7, 2020 | Kung Fu, Taijiquan |
In Chinese Ting means to listen! Ting Jin is Listening Jin. When we say listening, we don’t mean listening with your ears. We mean listening to your body and your opponents body. We work on building a perfect connection and communication with our opponent. Ting...
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