TAI CHI SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Marc Gerson, a long time tai chi practitioner,
talks about tai chi, his love for the art,
and what it means to him.
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and what it means to him.
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Friday, February 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thousands Gather for Taichi at International Competition
CCTV+ - Published September 28, 2016
Over 11,000 enthusiasts of Chinese martial art Taijiquan,
or Taichi, came together on Wednesday to practice the
ancient martial art in the city of Handan, north China’s
Hebei Province, as part of the activities held during the
13th International Taijiquan Competition.
The Taichi practitioners gathered at the historical and
cultural site of Guangfu ancient city in Yongnian county,
which dates back over 2,600 years, to perform the martial
art, which is often practiced by those of various ages
for its perceived health benefits.
The competition itself has attracted about 2,000
participants from 23 countries and regions, and aims
to serve as a platform for Taichi practitioners to
communicate with each other and spread the
Chinese tradition.
Handan city, known for the origin of the
Yang and Wu styles of Taichi, held its first
international Taichi competition in 1991.
More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20160929...
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Monday, February 20, 2017
MYSTERIES OF THE LIFE FORCE:
My Apprenticeship with
a Chi Kung Master
This book is the story of author, Peter Meech's,
first seven
years of training with Dr. Chow, a
chi kung master, formerly from
Shanghai, China.
Meech's originally intended interview with the master
in Toronto evolves into a journey of profound revelations
as he becomes a student and delves into the amazing
world of chi, life force energy, and its many aspects and
manifestations. Meech's account tells of his reality-
changing discoveries as his master takes him into
a world where chi is the driving force behind all
living things. A fascinating book that's very
difficult to put down.
"Sparkles with wit, wisdom, and facts found
nowhere else. If another book on chi kung is
more engaging, I haven't read it."
- Alberto Villoldo, PhD, author, The Four Insights
nowhere else. If another book on chi kung is
more engaging, I haven't read it."
- Alberto Villoldo, PhD, author, The Four Insights
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
San Tsai Sword Fencing
T. T. Liang & Jonathan Russell
Performing San Tsai
Tai Chi Sword Fencing
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
趙堡太極拳 MASTER MALEE KHOW Demonstrates Zhaobao Tai Chi Chuan
Master Malee Khow
of Manchester, Connecticut
performs Zhaobao Style
Tai Chi Chuan
- Zhaobao Style originates from the Zhaobao Village,
Henan Province, China. Although bearing similarities to
Chen Style Tai Chi, Zhaobao's history claims origins with
Jiang Fa in the late 16th century as well as some Chen
Style influences. Zhaobao features two, main forms,
including a 108 posture big frame and a 75 posture small
frame, refined form. Both are practiced in in three heights:
high, medium, and low frame. The style emphasizes
flowing, integrated movements, yi (mind intent) and the
use of spiraling chin na (qinna) techniques for
self-defense applications. Zhaobao training includes
its own neigong energy development methods, based
on Taoist systems of mind/energy (qi) proficiency.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
TAI CHI GROUNDING
with sifu Mark Rasmus
October 2016
In 1995, Mark Rasmus began training in Tai Chi
(Huang Shyan Sheng lineage) with Chris Heness,
a Tong Long and Tai Chi master living in
Queensland, Australia. This opened a huge
range of understanding in internal martial arts
principles further enhancing his teaching system.
For more information on
his tai chi and chi kung instruction visit:
markrasmus.com
with sifu Mark Rasmus
October 2016
In 1995, Mark Rasmus began training in Tai Chi
(Huang Shyan Sheng lineage) with Chris Heness,
a Tong Long and Tai Chi master living in
Queensland, Australia. This opened a huge
range of understanding in internal martial arts
principles further enhancing his teaching system.
For more information on
his tai chi and chi kung instruction visit:
markrasmus.com
#Tai_Chi #Taijiquan
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Chen Wei Ming (1881-1958)
Scholar, author, and tai chi teacher, Chen Wei Ming
came from an educated family in Hubei, China. In 1902
he passed a mid-level government exam and achieved
a position in the Qing History Office. Chen became
a student of the famous master, Sun Lu Tang, studying
the Chinese internal martial arts of bagua and xingyi.
Eventually he moved on to study tai chi with Yang Style
grand master, Yang Cheng Fu. One of only three to
ever live with Yang while training, Chen studied
with Yang for eight years and became his chief disciple.
In 1925 he moved to Shanghai and there established
the Zhi Ruo (Achieving Softness) Taijiquan Association
and is credited with bringing Yang Style tai chi to
southern China. Chen wrote numerous books, including
some the earliest tai chi books available to the public.
Though Chen had roughly a dozen disciples, including
Leung King Yu, Hu Yuen Chou, and Lee Shiu Pak,
he never had a following as large as those of some of
Yang's other disciples.
Chen recorded Yang's teachings in
three books under his own name
and some are still available today:
and some are still available today:
Taijiquan shu (The Art of Taijiquan, 1925)
Taiji jian (Taiji Sword, 1928)
Taijiquan da wen (Questions and Answers on Taijiquan, 1929)
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Our Founder Master Moy demonstrates Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
Master Moy Lin Shin,
founder of the
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism,
demonstrates the Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
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