During standing practice, something occurred to me: Awareness is the first and most important principle in Tai Chi. Read more

There are many mental factors that should be considered when practicing Taijiquan, and the way that people naturally react mentally can become traps. Read more

Jazz music has varying degrees of improvisation in its ensemble (and solo) playing. There is a structure, with melody, tempo, key signature, chord progression, and other characteristics for each song,… Read more

As someone who has been playing Taijiquan (Tai Chi) for almost 30 years and teaching for more than 20, I have a special place in my heart for students who… Read more

I posted on a Chapala  social media site, giving an introduction to Pushing Hands, and a self-introduction to my own experiences, as learner and as trainer. Read more

From this, we can infer that strength, speed, youth, etc. are matters of “natural” abilities... different from is developed through the practice of Taijiquan. Read more

I was a Volunteer Trainer in Pushing Hands and the exercises of Walking and Rowing. To empathize/equalize the process, I would typically close my own eyes. Read more

Young children don't mind repetition but adults often find repeating the same movements over and over, tedious and frustrating. Read more