Happy New Year of the Ox  2021 

The Chinese Zodiac ox represents hard working, 

determination, strength, and movement. 

In an ox year expect change and advancement. 

 - TaiChi_John

 

 

48 Form Combined Taiji Quan

 

Alex Great

Ms. Hou Wen performs 48 Form Combined Taiji, 

a compulsory Wushu competition form that gets its 

movements from Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun Styles. 

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtV3oQrAKvI&t=34s

 

 

 

 

"Looking down we are shadowed, 

looking up we are illuminated." 

 

Illustration: J. R. Wilson

 - TaiChi_John

 

 

18 Breathing & Movement Exercises (Qi Gong)

 

TCM Healing Center

This series of 18 specific movements is called Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong and can be translated as "the practice of 18 health exercises to strengthen vital energy (练功十八法益气功)." It incorporates deep, relaxed breathing and gentle, meditative movements which work to balance the flow of energy through the Lung, Large Intestine, and Kidney channels, which are important for respiratory health. 

 

• Benefits of Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong include: 

 

• Improved lung capacity 

 

• Increased mobility in the muscles surrounding 

the diaphragm and rib cage 

 

• Massage for the internal organs and lymphatic system 

 

• Improved digestion and elimination

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQpFtyWWlU4

 

 

 

 

HEALTH EMPOWERMENT: 

The concept that you can take active 

responsibility for your own health through 

a positive attitude, exercise, and good nutrition.

 

- TaiChi_John

  

Taijiquan Applications:

Left Single Whip to Raise Arm Step Forward

 

Dan Djurdjevic

An analysis of applications from the Chen Pan Ling taijiquan form - from the movement known as "left single whip" to "raise arm and move forward."

 

From the Academy of Traditional Fighting Arts 

(see http://www.tfaperth.com​)

 

and The Way of Least Resistance blog 

(see http://dandjurdjevic.blogspot.com​).

 

 

 

Zhaobao Tai Chi

Master Yaoxian Ma

 

 

 

Rei Uemura

Master Yaoxian Ma in Hakone Garden

Saratoga, CA USA

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6QJx6xqPfs

 

 

 

"Some may associate Tai Chi 

with elderly practitioners, 

but Tai Chi is good for any age."

 

- TaiChi_John