Tai Chi In The Urban Setting
Tai Chi Chuan is normally practiced in quiet settings such as studios and parks. This Wonderful video shows it being practiced in the urban setting of the city.
The Flow Experience in Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan is often described as meditation in motion. With this feature, the simultaneity of physical action and the achievement of a meditative state of awareness, Tai Chi Chuan has become famous. This fusion of inner stillness and outer movement leads to a special feeling. One is in the here and now, highly concentrated. … [Read more…]
A Week Of Tai Chi In The Beautiful Scottish Highlands
Tai Chi Caledonia 2014 just wrapped up this last week. It is an annual event which is held on the grounds of the Stirling University campus, just outside of the city of Stirling in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Participants and instructors came from close by and internationally as well. Held from June 13th through to … [Read more…]
Sage Of Roxbury
The Sage of Roxbury is a short film by Brynmore Williams. This wonderful short film features Heg Robinson, who has been practicing the art Tai Chi for 47 years.
The Cultural (Wen) And The Martial (Wu) Aspect In Taijiquan
Wen, the cultural, is the foundation (ti) and wu the martial, is the application (yong). The achievement of the cultural lies in the martial. It is applied through the essence, qi and spirit (shen) and the practice of physical training.
International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium
From July 6-11, 2014, “The International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium on Health, Education and Cultural Exchange” will hold it’s 2014 event titled “Traditional Tai Chi Chuan – Directly from the Source”. The symposium will feature five of the top masters of Tai Chi Chuan, each one representing one of the five major styles of traditional … [Read more…]
Tai Chi Makes This 100-Year-Old Feel Young
100-year-old Florine Ferree has a secret to her long life. Besides having a positive attitude and buying shoes, she says that practicing Tai Chi Chuan helps her keep on her toes! Ferree practices Tai Chi almost everyday. She takes part in a Tai Chi class for seniors in St. Louis, Missouri. Along with the other … [Read more…]
“Taijiquan Explained Part II”
Alex Dong is a 4th generation Taiji Master of the Dong (Tung) family. He started learning Taiji at the young age of five from his father, Grand Master Dong Zeng Cheng. Born in China, then moved to the USA, he now lives and teaches in New York City
Tai Chi On Display At City Hall, San Francisco
Tai Chi Chuan was displayed in the Civic Plaza in front of the San Francisco City Hall in California, United States. Hundreds of practitioners took part in Tai Chi demonstrations as part of the 10th Annual Hill Physicians Asian Heritage Street Celebration which took place Saturday, May 17th. Various styles of Tai Chi Chuan and … [Read more…]
88-year-old Tai Chi Instructor Is Still Teaching
This amazing 88-year-old Tai Chi instructor is still teaching! Norman Skanchy does not let his age slow him down when it comes to teaching Tai Chi. Skanchy, who was very active as a past National Racquetball Champion, started learning Tai Chi with his wife while they were in China