by Zhidao Don | Feb 26, 2022 | Kung Fu, Taijiquan, Video |
To answer the question is Tai Chi A Master Art, Yes Tai Chi is a Martial Art. The problem is that most people who do Tai Chi do it for health and wellness and not to learn how to fight. Tai Chi has many fighting applications build into the moves. So many in fact that...
by Zhidao Don | Feb 23, 2022 | Kung Fu, Taijiquan |
“I can show you the path but I can not walk it for you.” Most of the research on the health benefits of martial art is on Tai Chi, which focusses on developing a stable, balanced stance, on improving flexibility, and on using breathing as part of a light meditative...
by Zhidao 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 Zhidao 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 Zhidao 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 Zhidao 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...
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