Why I Think Everyone Should Learn Some Pushing Hands
I encourage all my students to learn Pushing Hands . Even if my students are learning Tàijíquán for health and insist that they never wish to learn fighting at all.
Softness, Sensitivity, and Science in Taijiquan
Weber’s Law of Just Noticeable Differences can help us understand our perceptions of changes in force against an opponent when practicing Taijiquan (太極拳). Weber’s Law applies to most types of perception,
Tai Chi in the movie “This Must Be The Place”
The movie “This Must Be The Place” is about a former rock star who embarks on a quest from his retirement to find the ex-Nazi war who had persecuted his father.
My Journey
I wasn’t a particularly nervous child, just never seemed to fit in. I’m telling you as this is the first step on a journey to understand how Tàijí changed me.
Challenging yourself in Tai Chi Practice
How much do you challenge yourself in your practice of Tai Chi Chuan? This firefighter dons full gear, including oxygen tank and mask, and then performs the 38 Movement form from the Chen style of Tai Chi Chuan.
Chen Zhenglei Demonstrates Tai Chi At U.N. Headquarters
On December 8th, 2016, Chen Tai Chi master Chen Zhenglei gave a speech and demonstration to staff members of the United Nations on the subject of Tai Chi Chuan.
School Students Learn Tai Chi From Visiting Master
Children at a New York School had the chance to learn some moves from a Tai Chi master visiting from China, Xiao Bing, who comes from Foshan City.
The Tai Chi Mannequin Challange
Have you heard about one of the latest online crazes? We have had the Flash Mobs, the Harlem Shake, the Ice Bucket Challenge… Well, now there is the Mannequin Challenge.
Henry Look Passes Away
Sad news of the passing of Grand-master Henry Look (1925-2016), who was 90 years old. He left this world on Tuesday morning, November 29th.
Do Your Breathing
Whenever I see my son about to scream or cry out of frustration and/or anger, I tell him “Do your breathing”. My two year old will raise and lower his arms