Musician and Tai Chi practitioner Lou Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) passed away at the age of 71 years old. Reed was well known as a musician, first as the principal songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist for the band The Velvet Underground and later for his solo musical career. Lou Reed was lesser … [Read more…]
No this is not practicing tai chi while under the influence of a certain substance. This video is about taking your Tai Chi practice to new and higher levels… literally!! Enjoy this video below as we get to watch Eli Gordon practice Tai Chi while on his excursions to the higher altitudes that are available … [Read more…]
Master C.K. Chu (1937-2013) passed away from cancer complications on October 12th, 2013. C.K. Chu taught Tai Chi Chuan in Times Square area of New York City since 1973. Below is a video showing C.K. Chu demonstrating the Yang Short Form of Tai Chi Chuan from when he was younger. C.K Chu was well known … [Read more…]
A wonderful video by film company 2digif features Chen Tai Chi practitioner Piotr Walczak moving with the Kwan Dao to the music “Sail” by Awolnation.
Many people know the singer Iggy Pop (a.k.a James Newell Osterberg Jr) as a musician, who has lived his life on the edge as many singers have. He was the lead singer of the protopunk group “The Stooges”, and was known for outrageous and unpredictable antics on the stage. Now 66 years old, he is … [Read more…]
Many practitioners of Tai Chi Chuan practice outdoors all year round. They train in all types of weather… Cold, Hot, Windy, Rain, even in the Snow! Below is a passage written by Guy Tomash, a practitioner and instructor of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Guy wrote this after finishing a Tai … [Read more…]
In the movie Calendar Girls, which stars Helen Mirren, we find Tai Chi being featured several times throughout the movie.
As a practitioner of Tai Chi Chuan, what relation does Wu De have to my art? Wu De can be called the “Martial Code of Conduct”. Wu De is how one, as a martial artist, should conduct themselves in their training with their learning brothers and sisters, their students, their teachers, as well as their … [Read more…]
“Amongst White Clouds” is a beautifully filmed and an amazing look at the lives of the Buddhist Hermit Monks that live in the mountains of China. Follow one man as he travels to the Zhongnan Mountain range of China to seek out and learn more about the lives of these amazing hermit Monks. Watch the … [Read more…]
Stewie Griffin from the animated TV series “Family Guy” is seen practicing Tai Chi at the beginning of the episode “the Blind Side” from Season 11 which aired on January 15, 2012. Enjoy watching Stewie practice Tai Chi in this video clip below! While this show is not always politically correct and not everyone enjoys … [Read more…]