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link to Documented Disadvantages of Tai Chi – A Teacher and Practitioner of 21 Years Weighs In

Documented Disadvantages of Tai Chi – A Teacher and Practitioner of 21 Years Weighs In

I've taken up the habit of reaching out to people who haven't come back to class for a while to check in and see why they stopped practicing. Sometimes it's a busy life but other times there are...

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BJJ Vs Tai Chi – The Paradox of Seeing Both as Martial Arts

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)...

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How You Can Get Fit Doing a Tai Chi Workout Routine

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...

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link to Governing Vessel – Points, Definition, and Case Study for Increasing Energy

Governing Vessel – Points, Definition, and Case Study for Increasing Energy

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...

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link to Two Powerful Benefits of Tai Chi that Impact Every Area of Life

Two Powerful Benefits of Tai Chi that Impact Every Area of Life

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. Tai chi benefits to health have been clearly documented....

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Why is Tai Chi Repetitious? Benefitting from Monotony

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...

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