Tai Chi As a Martial Art?
I find that most students of Tai Chi are primarily interested in Tai Chi for its health benefits. However, Tai Chi is a style of martial art, so it definitely…
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Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day 2024 was observed on April 23. In yin-yang theory, the Earth is deeply associated with yin energy, characterized by several key aspects: Receptivity and Nurturing: Earth is considered…
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How Tai Chi Can Benefit Specific Health Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
How Tai Chi Can Benefit Specific Health Issues: A Comprehensive Guide Tai Chi is a form of exercise that has been around for centuries. It originated in China as a…
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Forest Bathing: Time for Some Tai Chi or Qigong
In the article, “Spending Time in a Forest Can Boost Health and Lower Stress: Here’s How,” Marielle Segarra writes about the process of “forest bathing,” for which there are some…
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Tai Chi Walk Backward
Walking backward can have many health benefits, and in Tai Chi we have a specific drill to implement for this purpose. In the accompanying video, I review how to drill…
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Tai Chi Walk Forward
The Tai Chi Walk Forward is a foundational exercise in Tai Chi. Not only is it a component of many other Tai Chi forms and techniques, it provides excellent training…
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Tai Chi in Uniontown
Here’s a short video I just posted on YouTube to introduce nearby communities to our current Tai Chi offerings. In addition to the local classes at the Lake Community YMCA,…
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Tai Chi as Self Defense?
Can Tai Chi (taijiquan) be used for self defense? Actually, Tai Chi is a martial art, and with proper training it can be quite effective for self defense. That being…
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Chair Chi Classes in Uniontown Ohio
I’m pleased to announce that I’m now teaching “Chair Chi” classes at the Lake Community YMCA in Uniontown, Ohio. The Chair Chi classes feature exercises culled from Tai Chi, Qigong,…
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City of Green Fitness in the Park
Thank you, City of Green! It was a pleasure to take part in the City of Green’s Fitness in the Park summer program. https://www.cityofgreen.org/289/Fitness-in-the-Park I appreciate all who attended the…
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