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Tai Chi vs Muay Thai

Written by Scott Prath
Tai Chi vs Muay Thai

With all the differences between most martial arts, there are two arts on completely opposite ends of the spectrum that actually have very similar roots, histories, and how they are

Posted in Improve Your Tai Chi Forms

Microcosmic Orbit – How to Build Energy in Your Body

Written by Scott Prath
Microcosmic Orbit – How to Build Energy in Your Body

If you told me several years ago that energy could be built in the body to a level that it could be felt I may have believed you. If you

Posted in Meditation

Why is MMA vs Tai Chi Even Debated? – And It’s Negative Impact

Written by Scott Prath
Why is MMA vs Tai Chi Even Debated? – And It’s Negative Impact

The MMA vs tai chi debate pins modern fighters who feel their art is more credible against practitioners of traditional martial arts. Find out how this isn’t serving any of us.

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Tai Chi vs Wing Chun – Comparison and Key Differences

Written by Scott Prath
Tai Chi vs Wing Chun – Comparison and Key Differences

While tai chi and kung fu are the largest and most practiced Chinese martial arts, Wing Chun is right up there in terms of popularity. This is not only due

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How to Use Tai Chi Balls to Improve Health

Written by Scott Prath
How to Use Tai Chi Balls to Improve Health

No matter what we are focusing on in tai chi class, there are a three activities that we always begin with to ensure that everyone gets the most health benefits

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Krav Maga vs Tai Chi – Comparison and Key Differences

Written by Scott Prath
Krav Maga vs Tai Chi – Comparison and Key Differences

In the global tradition of comparing martial arts, probably no two arts could be more different than a comparison of the Israeli military martial art Krav Maga vs tai chi.

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