Sunday, March 19, 2023

 
“Happiness is not something ready made. 
It comes from your own actions.” 
 
- Dalai Lama XIV

 

 

Unlock Your Kua: 

The Key to Better Mobility in Tai Chi


Learn how to improve your Tai Chi movements by opening up your "kua," the area where your leg joins with your pelvis. Discover the critical role the kua plays in mobility, knee health, and alignment in Tai Chi. By strengthening your glutes, core, and keeping your knee aligned, you can move like a ball, rotate effortlessly, and reduce the risk of knee damage. Improve your Tai Chi experience and achieve better mobility by focusing on keeping the kua open and your knees properly aligned. 
 
 

 
 
“Hold the vision, trust the process.” 
 
- Unknown

 

 

陳式太極拳新架二路

 

Chen Style Taichi New Frame Form 2

Practice Lesson

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陳式太極拳新架二路是由太極一人陳發科在老架的基礎上創編而成的動作。新架二路拳動作比較復 雜,套 路中以採、挒、肘、靠四隅手的運用為主,掤、捋、擠、按四正手的運用為輔。剛中寓柔、力 求 堅 剛,震 腳發 力、閃 戰騰 挪、躥蹦跳躍、松 活彈 抖,著重於彈性勁的練習。外形上顯示極剛、跳躍為主,緩柔沈穩的特點。 …
 
The New Frame routines are different compared to Old Frame routines in terms of the person, speed and power of movements as well as body movement. It features extended large postures and low stances and with an emphasis on the smooth circular movements. The Whole routine is a complete of moves performed in a series of special curved lines. Pay attention to the spiral rotational strength, from the folding of the waist to the circling of the hands. 
 
Chen Taichi New Frame are part of the Chen Changxing traditional old frame system. It was created by Grand Master Chen Fake. one of the 17th generation ancestor of the Chen family in Chenjiagon.
 
 

 
 
“Your passion is waiting 
for your courage to catch up.” 
 
- Isabelle Lafleche

 

Sunday, March 12, 2023

 

Yang Long Form Is Not Just

More Movements To 24 Form Tai Chi

 

 
In Yang Style Tai Chi, the popular forms are the traditional Yang Long Form, often called the 108 Form, and the Simplified 24 Form. This is an excerpt from our workshop that explains the history of Yang Style Tai Chi and dissects the differences between the traditional long form method and 24 Form method for the same movements. In this video, we highlight just the Brush Knee and Press movement. 
 
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“Health is the greatest gift, 
contentment the greatest wealth, 
faithfulness the best relationship.” 
 
- Buddha
 

 

Perfect Tai Chi Wu Style 45 Form Demonstration for Beginners and Experts

 

 
In this video, you'll learn Wu Style Tai Chi 45 Form - a traditional Chinese martial art for relaxation, fitness, and health. Suitable for beginners and experts, with easy-to-follow instructions, peaceful music, and simplified movements. Improve your well-being and master the art of Tai Chi with our expert instructor!
 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1S0RpKlno