Not Too Much, Not Too Little: A Core Tai Chi Principle for Balance
In Tai Chi, there is a simple guiding principle: Not too much. Not too little. At first, this applies to movement. How far should you reach?How much effort should you…
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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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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 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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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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A Wonderful Description of Tai Chi
In the book, Chronicles of TAO: The Secret Life of a Taoist Master, Deng Ming-Dao writes about his master, Kwan Saihung, and his life growing up in China and eventually moving…
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Tai Chi Classes In Uniontown/Hartville!
Exciting News: A new class in Tai Chi has started up at the Lake Community YMCA in Uniontown, Ohio (bordering Hartville). UPDATE: The classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15…
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Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, March 22
Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, Wednesday, March 22, 6:45-7:45pm This session is part of a special Lenten series of workshops being held at First Christian Church of Stow,…
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