Category: Key Concepts and Skills

When we talk about two things being on a spectrum, the general consensus is that they are both similar, but unique to varying degrees. In a conversation about martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)...

I woke up on day two of a 3-week training trip to China feeling like I had been hit by a truck. The tai chi workout schedule the day before went from 7-11, 2-4, and 6-730ish. I thought I was in...

Almost every goal we want to accomplish and everything about our health that we want to improve comes down to getting more or better energy. It could be getting past being run down or getting over...

Many people start practicing tai chi to improve or fix something in their life. This could be getting past an injury or just getting in shape. However, it's clear that longtime practitioners...

I have been doing the tai chi form alone lately. A lot. In my current circumstances I can’t attend a class. I miss the community and look forward to getting back to it soon. Somedays I am so...

In the spirit of this website I want to share information that is of value to any tai chi practitioner, regardless of style. The book Talking Chen Taijiquan is a compilation of insights, teachings,...