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Taekwondo and the Paris Olympics
Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be an exciting event! The competitions will take place from August 7 to August 10, 2024 at the...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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The Mindful Habits of a Tai Chi Master
*Start with a ritual *Mindful movement *Mindful eating *Notice thoughts *Empty ourselves *Practice *We are nature *Mindful walking...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read
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A Tai Chi Sonnet
In tranquil gardens where the breezes play, The ancient art of Tai Chi finds its grace. With gentle movements, night gives way to day, A...
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Jul 20, 20241 min read
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Tai Chi Medical Studies - Details
There have been numerous medical studies conducted on Tai Chi, examining its potential health benefits. Harvard Health Publishing states...
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Tai Chi, Meditation, and Breathing
In Tai chi we regulate the body with attention to Substantial and Insubstantial, Rotation, and coordination by leading from the dan tien....
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Jun 8, 20242 min read
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Tai Chi Style Demonstrations
Yang, Chen, Sun, Wu, and Hao. Watch different masters perform/instruct each style. Master Diane Bailey- Yang Style Wumin - Chen Style...
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May 30, 20241 min read
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Yang and Wu - What's the Difference?
The Tai Chi form that is closest to Yang Style is the Wu Style. The Wu Style originates from the Yang Style and is characterized by its...
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May 29, 20246 min read
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Understanding Common Beginner Mistakes
After a tai chi student learns the moves (8, 24, 40, 108, sword, fan, dance?) learning is far from over. As a matter of fact, there is...
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May 22, 20242 min read
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Using Music to Practice Tai Chi
When learning Tai chi movements and for daily practice, relaxing/zen music of your choice is calming. It will help you to concentrate on...
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May 19, 20242 min read
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Is Tai Chi Rubik's Cube?
‘It feels like my brain is solving a Rubik’s Cube’ - Jennifer Wong. Jennifer Wong is a Chinese Australian writer, comedian, and MC based...
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May 1, 20243 min read
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Using IN-YOUR-FACE Reminders to Establish Positive Habits
It is a safe bet to say that at one time or another, most people make a New Year resolution. It is equally safe to say that most people...
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Apr 30, 20247 min read
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Tai Chi Sword Fighting
Sword fighting is a fascinating part of Tai chi. Here are three videos, with the first one as an introduction, the second video is a...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Small Space Tai Chi
If you don't have a lot of room, inside or outside of your home OR if you just want to keep your tai chi practice limited to a small...
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Mar 30, 20241 min read
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The "Balance" Form
There is so much to learn in Tai Chi. It's necessary for those that are new to Tai chi and those that have practiced for years to...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
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Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake and Crane. Oh My!
In Tai Chi, there are five animal forms: Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake, and Crane². These forms represent abstract aspects of Tai Chi...
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Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Tai Chi 40 Form with Instruction
This video contains step by step instruction by Peter Chen. 40 Form is recommended for intermediate to advanced students and includes...
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Mar 17, 20241 min read
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Yang Tai Chi 40 Form
There are several styles of Tai Chi, each named after the family that developed it and each based on the same principles but with...
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Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Benefits of Physical Activity for Every Age - Charts
Review the CDC charts here to see the benefits of physical activity for children, adults and 65+ or use the links to download a copy....
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Core Training for Beginners
Core Training, Cardio Training and Tai Chi can be practiced by most people but Core Training can be daunting. We've watched the fitness...
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Feb 24, 20242 min read
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Tai chi vs Multimodal Exercises Study
NIH – Study Official Title A Remotely Delivered Tai Ji Quan Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Falls in High Risk Community-Dwelling...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read
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