February 28, 2016
In order to understand Tai Chi Chuan as meditation, it is first necessary to have a working definition of meditation. This obtained, we can see how […]
Are you past the basics and ready for the really good stuff? Thoughtful treatments of subjects from essentials to Push Hands, meditation to Taoism. Our articles weigh in on these subjects and many more.
February 20, 2016
The quality of one’s Tai Chi form practice is dependent upon many factors. One important ability to cultivate, for instance, is that of letting your attention […]
February 18, 2016
The person who is able to physically dominate the opponent within the framework of the rules wins the push hands match. Sounds simple right? Wrong. The […]
February 17, 2016
Outside of Confucianism, Taoism is probably the most important and influential school of thought native to China. In almost direct contrast to the solemn gravity and […]
February 16, 2016
Why do you practice Tai Chi? Do you know? Do you remember? Why do you still practice it now? When was the last time you asked […]
February 15, 2016
William C. Phillips No matter how long we may have been practicing Tai Chi Chuan, be it weeks, months, years, or decades, these ten points are […]
February 14, 2016
Tai Chi has long been recognized as a highly effective means of finding relief from tension, stress and anxiety. By bringing the attention down into the […]
February 13, 2016
In most sports, there are standardized rules and methods of officiating that athletes can count on. They train in specialized ways that prepare them to compete […]
February 12, 2016
What constitutes an “authentic” transmission in terms of martial arts and which individuals received that transmission from their teachers is one of the most controversial topics […]
February 11, 2016
As practiced in America, Tai Chi Push Hands is an exercise primarily designed to enhance a player’s ability to remain balanced while in contact with an […]
February 10, 2016
When we think of Acupuncture, we often tend to think of a sedentary older person with a bad back who has tried everything else. And now […]
February 9, 2015
Over the years, I have noticed that, since Tai Chi and other “internal arts” have been promoted in the U.S. primarily for their health and energetic […]