10,000 Take Part In Spectacular Display of Tai Chi
More than 10,000 practitioners of Tai Chi assembled in Chenjiagou, China, for a spectacular display of a group Tai Chi performance.
Tai Chi in Animated Kids Movie
Tai Chi was featured in an animated movie called “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” based on the hit TV animated kids show.
Science in the Study of Taijiquan
Scientific studies on Taijiquan (太極拳) will always have limitations, and appropriate and rigorous controls are especially difficult to design.
Qi
It’s understandable that people are sceptical. Qi is a much-abused word. Many Tai Chi teachers play up the magical, ethereal and intangible aspects of the art
Taiji Sword (劍 Jian)
Sword (劍 jian, double-edged straight sword) is perhaps the most popular weapon in Taijiquan (太極拳) practice, even though it is more difficult to use properly than the saber (刀 dao, sometimes called a “broadsword” and refers to the single edged sword), the other classical short weapon. This may be due to the circularity inherent in … [Read more…]
World Tai Chi Day
On the last Saturday of April, thousands of enthusiasts from across the globe will gather together in groups to demonstrate the ancient art of Tai Chi.
Country Music Video Features Tai Chi
Country western music singer songwriter Jim Lauderdale has featured himself performing Tai Chi in his newest music video.
Pay Attention!
During standing practice, something occurred to me: Awareness is the first and most important principle in Tai Chi.
Tai Chi a Powerful Way to Combat Workplace Stress
America is a stressed nation, with an American Psychological Association survey noting that three out of four adults report having one stress symptom in the previous month, and 45% admitting to lying in bed at night, plagued by worry. The situation is particularly dire for those working in high stress jobs, including military personnel, firefighters, … [Read more…]
Gin Soon Chu Passes Away
Tai Chi master Gin Soon Chu passed away on March 18th, 2019. He was a disciple of Yang Sau Chung, who was the oldest son of the famous Yang Cheng Fu. Gin Soon Chu first started learning Tai Chi from Lai Hok Soon in Hong Kong in 1956. After his first teacher’s death in 1964, he … [Read more…]