"There are none among us 

who have not been warmed by 

a fire someone else made 

or not drank from a well 

that someone else dug." 

 

- Quoted by Mark Shields, 

PBS NEWS HOUR

 

Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship: Five Tips to Improve Your Jianfa #jian...

 

Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship:

Five Tips to Improve Your Jianfa  

  

#jianfa #chineseswordsmanship

 

 

Great River Taoist Center

Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship: Five Ways to Improve Your Sword Work Tip control Do Not Make your Movements Too Large Don’t Step Out Before Your Cut Correct Cutting Intent Train with a Realistic Sword Those interested in a deeper understanding of Jianfa, please sign up for news of my upcoming Online Jianfa Course:  

 

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During this Coronavirus crisis, my seminars have shifted online to Webinars. If you would like to partake in this online sessions, please see our FaceBook page, link below. I recommended several realistic Jian for training in this video, here are links to those mentioned:

 

Cutting Jian: https://sevenstarstrading.com/site/ha... Sparring 

 

Jian:https://sevenstarstrading.com/site/ha... 

 

For wooden Jian: https://www.tigersden.co.uk https://riverreedcrafts.com/chinese-s...

 

 

 

 

DISCIPLINE + ATTENTION + PATIENCE =

 ACCOMPLISHMENT 

- TaiChi_John

 

 

 

 

Happy holidays to all. 

Wishing you peace, health, 

safety, joy, and inspiration for the season! 

 

- TaiChi_John

   

Wudang Taiji Jian 武当太极剑

Wudang Taiji Jian 武当太极剑

 

 

Wudang Spain

 

 

Wudang Taiji Sword performed by Master Zī Xiǎo" 资晓, 

16th Generation Wudang Sanfeng lineage. 

 

www.wudangzixiao.com

 

 

 "To succeed at anything you must have 

the courage to start, 

the drive to continue, 

and the determination to finish." 

 

- TaiChi_John

 

 

Liang De Hua - Yang Style Taiji Quan • The Martial Camp 2020

Liang De Hua - Yang Style Taiji Quan 

• The Martial Camp 2020

 

THE MARTIAL CAMP

Watch the video highlights of Liang De Hua teaching Yang-style Taiji Quan at The Martial Camp 2020 in Chiang Mai Thailand. 

 

 Join us at the next event, 09th -22nd January 2021 (Limited spaces available) Book now: https://themartialcamp.com Watch the highlight video of the full event here:  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INU0z... 

 

About the organizer: For the last five years, I have been traveling Southeast Asia, researching different martial arts and filming countless interviews, so that I can share the ‘secret knowledge’ of the masters with my followers. As a result of my experience, I have decided to host a once in a lifetime event, bringing together several teachers at one event, so that people from all around the world can travel to Thailand and experience the internal arts first hand. 

 

Kieren Krygier - The Martial Man Book 

 

now: https://themartialcamp.com

 

 

 

 

TAI CHI IS GOOD FOR YOU!

 

Wu Style tai chi master, Wu Tunan, lived to be 105 and still gave tai chi demos when he was over 100 years old. 

 

(To read about his life go to Easy Browsing, Master Profiles)

 

- TaiChi_John

 

 

 

Chen Style Taiji Quan Applications 

Master Adam Hsu

 

THE MARTIAL MAN

This video is from the members' area of my website. Over one hundred videos like this one are available to watch on my site. Visit my website to learn more. 

 

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An exclusive video interview with Master Adam Hsu, filmed outside the Taipei city hall in Taiwan. Master Hsu openly shares his knowledge of Chen Style Taiji Quan, sharing profound insights into the movements found in the Chen Taiji form and practical demonstrations of their usage. 

 

The Martial Man is an exciting new web series following Kieren as he travels the far-east to experience traditional martial arts, and learn the secret knowledge of the Grandmasters. The show offers the viewer a unique insight into the martial arts world, and a front-row seat to learn directly from the masters. 

 

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Visit my website and gain access to all of my unseen videos, and members-only content. https://themartialman.com

 

 

 

 

"Anyone who has never made a mistake 

has never tried anything new." 

- Albert Einstein

 

Wudang Sword by Master Tin

 

Wudang Sword by Master Tin

 

Tin Lotus

Tai Chi Wudang Sword performed by Master Tin.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoFMitft6fY

 

 

 

 

"Tai Chi is a journey that has no end 

and many wonderful beginnings." 

 

- TaiChi_John

 

 

 

"To be in the moment is to stop time, 

thinking, anticipation, 

and being elsewhere." 

- TaiChi_John

 

Qi Gong: Master Gu explains philosophy, history and the power of Qi

 

Qi Gong: Master Gu explains 

philosophy, history and the power of Qi

 

George Thompson

What is Qi Gong? Master Gu guides us through the history, philosophy and transformative power of this ancient Chinese wellness practice.... 

 

☯ Learn Qi Gong with Master Gu on his online wellness academy. All filmed in the beautiful Wudang Mountains. 

 

Start learning for free with his Taoist Wellness wisdom newsletter!: ⏩⏩ https://www.taoistwellness.online/wel... 

 

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Amsterdam Seminar - Eight Gates

 

Tai Chi Sifu Adam Mizner

Amsterdam Seminar - Eight Gates

 

Discover Taiji

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Iz0lswUQ4  

 

 

 

 

 

"One who attends to the greater self 

becomes a great person, 

and he who attends to the smaller self 

becomes a small person." 

 

- Mencius

20181125 - Orlando, Florida - 7.5 Minute Tai Chi (Performance 1) at Fusi...

 

Orlando, Florida 

7.5 Minute Tai Chi (Performance 1)

at Fusion Fest 2018

•Nov 25, 2018

 

Chet Karwowski

 

7.5 Minute Tai Chi (Performance 1) by Orlando 

Hanqing Taiji Culture and Art Center at Fusion Fest 2018 in 

Orlando, Florida 25 November 2018.

 

 

 

 

"What distinguishes Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga 

from more conventional exercise is

the practice of putting the mind into the body." 

 

- TaiChi_John

 

Tai Chi & Tea for Seniors

 

Tai Chi & Tea for Seniors

 

Shifu Heng Wei

A huge thank you to the National Lottery that has made this course possible, to the students who have volunteered to assist with the project and to everyone who came along and made it so special. 

 

For more info visit: http://www.tang-long.co.uk/ 

 

Video production by: Alchemedia Studios https://www.facebook.com/alchemediast...

 

 

Tai Chi for Seniors

 

Tai Chi for Seniors

 

North Florida Regional Medical Center

As mentioned before, falls are one of the biggest health concerns for seniors. Health Reporter Brooke Shafer talks with a patient from North Florida Reigonal's Senior Healthcare Center at Crown Pointe. This particular patient is one of many who takes part in Tai Chi classes at the Senior Healthcare Center. Instructor Paul Gebhardt leads the Tai Chi classes that help strengthen the core for seniors, which helps to prevent falls.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHXZTwFQHqs

 

 

Tai Chi Sword Explained - Combat, Form, Philosophy, Training 太极剑 - 武当山

 

Tai Chi Sword Explained - Combat, Form, Philosophy, Training 太极剑 - 武当山

 

Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫

This is a short documentary on Tai Chi Sword or Taiji Jian 太极剑 as practiced in the Wudang Mountains and taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang. We see some definition of the style and it's characteristics, fighting applications, combat strategy and some philosophy and training techniques. 

 

An emphasis on the use of softness to overcome hardness is demonstrated. I've translated the audio and added subtitles. They may not be perfect, but should give you a fairly accurate understanding of the dialogue. This is an amazing view into the life and practice in the Wudang Mountains in China. 

 

To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China: http://www.wudangwushu.com

 

 

Farewell, Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo / 1926 - 2020

 

Farewell, Tai Chi Grandmaster

Yang Zhenduo (1926-2020)

 

 

yangfamilytaichi

It is with profound sadness that we wish to inform you of the passing of Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo, the fourth generation descendant of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. Master Yang Zhenduo’s vision was to bring tai chi chuan to the world for the betterment of all humankind and for all tai chi chuan to be one family.

 

To honour this remarkable man, his vision and his tireless work to bring this to fruition, we invited tai chi practitioners around the world to take a moment wherever they were are at the time of his funeral and acknowledge Master Yang Zhenduo in prayer according to their cultural traditions. 

 

Obituary: The generational grandmaster of Yang family Tai Chi Quan, the third son of the grandmaster of Yang Chengfu, Chinese Wushu 9th Duan, Wu Lin Baijie, member of the first expert committee of the Wushu Academy of the State Sports General Administration, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Yang family Tai Chi Chuan Association, The president of the Founding Association of Shanxi Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association, the honorary president of the Yang family Taijiquan Research Association of Shanxi Wushu Association, and the fourth-generation descendant of Yang FamilyTai Chi Chuan, Mr. Yang Zhenduo, passed away in the early morning of November 7, 2020, Beijing time, at the age of 95.

 

Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo was born in Beijing in 1926 and his ancestral home is Yanmenzhai, Yongnian County, Hebei. Since childhood, he inherited the family tradition under the guidance of his father and brothers from his young age. After the death of his father, he returned to Yongnian with his mother and worked hard for decades. His tai chi chuan style was chic and graceful, with vigorous strength and steadiness. The master graduated from the seventh branch of the Huangpu Military Academy in his early years, and was transferred to the Shanxi Provincial Government in the 1960s to be responsible for the provincial leadership of fitness and health care. 

 

Since 1971, he has continually taught tai chi chuan free of charge in front of the Buddhist scripture building in Yingze Park of Taiyuan every Sunday for more than 40 years. Consequently, the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan that was based in Taiyuan City, has spread across the province, and extended overseas. It became a highlight for Shanxi martial arts. In April 1982, the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Research Association of Shanxi Province was established (later renamed as the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association of Shanxi Province), and he was the founding president. 

 

In 1998, he supported his elder grandson Yang Jun to establish the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association and served as the chairman of the board of directors. Since 1985, the master has traveled to dozens of countries and regions around the world to promote tai chi. In recognition of his contribution, he was awarded the honorary mayor of San Antonio, Texas in 1996. The mayor of Troy awarded him the city’s golden key in 1999, and the governor of Michigan issued a certificate of commendation in 1999. 

 

The GrandMaster was the first person in the Yang family to go abroad and a contributor to Yang’s tai chi chuan to the world. The grandmaster was sincere and humble, open-minded, and indifferent to fame and fortune. He respected the elders and loved the young at home, taught others patiently and tirelessly. He advocated that “Tai Chi in the world is one family” and dedicated his life, energy, and enthusiasm to spreading Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, and hope that tai chi will contribute more to human health. 

 

He has made an indelible contribution to the spread of tai chi culture in the world. Grandmaster lives forever! Sons: Yang Daofang and Yang Defang Daughter-in-law: Wu Sumei Grandson: Yang Jun, Yang Bin, and Yang Yong Granddaughter-in-law: Fang Hong, Song Li, and Zhang Juan Granddaughter: Yang Xueqin Grandson-in-law: Sun Hongwei Great-grandson: Yang Yajie Yang Yahao Great-granddaughter: Yang Yaning, Yang Yaxian Great-grandson-in-law: Zhou Xingzhang Great-grandnephew: Sun Tiancheng All the disciples of the grand master and their disciples in lineage. November 7, 2020

 

 

The Grandmaster of Wudang Sanfengpai - Visiting his School on the Mountain

 

 

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The Grandmaster of Wudang Sanfengpai

Visiting his School on the Mountain

 

 

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"Every human being is the author 

of his own health or disease." 

 - Buddha

 

 

 

"Each day is a story, 

each day is a lifetime, 

each day is a reflection 

of the all the days that preceded it." 

 

 

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[2019] Shiho Saito [JPN] - Taiji - 15th WWC @ Shanghai Wushu Worlds - 2n...

 

 

 

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[2019] Shiho Saito [JPN] - Taiji - 15th WWC @ Shanghai Wushu Worlds 

 2nd Place   Score: 9.63

 

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Japan's Shiho Saito takes the silver medal in Taijiquan at the 15th WWC. Big shoutout to Judy Liu for helping me find the songs for Shiho's music so I could fix the bad audio in the original video.   

 

#WWC #15thWWC

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmMk86gUvA8&t=100s