Everything Is Tai Chi
The principles of Tai Chi have provided a common foundation for much of Chinese philosophy, including the two most prominent schools, Taoism and Confucianism.
Book Review: The Taijiquan Theory
The “Taijiquan Theory”, written by Dr Yang Jwing-Ming, is a book for students who would like to further their understanding of Taiji. The author is recognized as an expert in South Shaolin White Crane style (Bai he), and Long Poing (Changquan). He has been practicing Taiji for more than 50 years. First of all, this … [Read more…]
The 2nd Barcelona Tai Chi Meeting
The 2nd Annual Barcelona Tai Chi Meeting will be held over the weekend of May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2014. Practitioners from all across Europe travel to Barcelona, Spain to practice and learn Tai Chi and Push Hands with each other. Please enjoy the video below of the 2013 Tai Chi Meeting in Barcelona. You … [Read more…]
Tai Chi On The NHS? – Reversing The Paradigm
A few weeks ago I was inspired to create an online petition calling for Tai chi and Qigong to be made freely available to all via the NHS (National Health Service in the UK). That inspiration came in the form of a similar petition which I had seen that was calling for therapeutic bodywork to … [Read more…]
The Eight Gates – Techniques Or Principles? An Attempt For An Explanation
The eight gates (bamen) are peng, lü, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou and kao. Dealing with them in theory and practice quickly brings up the following question: Are they techniques to overcome an opponent, or are they general principles of movement? These two views seem contradictory, but they can be blended to one, as the … [Read more…]
Entering The Quantum Era Of The New Energy
Creative Artistry Through the Art of Moving Entering an age where the ancient Art of Moving is being recognized as the New Way to find inner balance, health and flow, Tai Chi Chuan finds it place back amongst the most powerful ways to become a condensed person that has clarity of mind, health of body … [Read more…]
Want To Write For Slanted Flying?
Do you want to write for Slanted Flying? We are looking for writers to keep up with the large demand from our readers for new and original content! If you enjoy writing about Tai Chi Chuan, now your work has the opportunity to be seen by tens of Thousands of passionate fans of Tai Chi! … [Read more…]
Michelle Obama Tries Tai Chi While In Chengdu, China
First Lady Michelle Obama tried out performing a few Tai Chi moves in the city of Chengdu, China this week. The First Lady was in China for a six-day, three-city tour of the country which included Beijing, Xi’an, and Chengdu. While in Chengdu, the last city on the tour, she gave a speech to more … [Read more…]
April 26th, 2014 – World Tai Chi And Qigong Day
On Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 am, groups of Tai Chi enthusiasts from across the world will gather to celebrate the benefits of practicing Tai Chi and Qigong!
The Tai Chi Grandma
The Short Film “Tai Chi Grandma” is about 78-year-old Tai Chi practitioner Josie Roberts. The film was made in 2012 by her grandson Eden Roberts.