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link to Guan Dao: A Chinese Long Broadsword with a Rich History and Its Role in Tai Chi

Guan Dao: A Chinese Long Broadsword with a Rich History and Its Role in Tai Chi

In our most recent training trip to China we spent long days and evenings focusing on four of the tai chi weapons forms. The straight sword, broadsword, and long pole we working learning to improve....

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link to Successfully Perform Chakra Meditation and Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls

Successfully Perform Chakra Meditation and Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls

My respect for chakra meditation has grown immensely over the years that I have been meditating but I have to tell you that this wasn’t always the case. I met very few people (me included) who...

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link to How to Become a Great Tai Chi Instructor – Dos and Don’ts

How to Become a Great Tai Chi Instructor – Dos and Don’ts

My start with tai chi was rocky at best. After several years in another martial art I was introduced to tai chi near my university and was totally absorbed. I liked the class and people a lot and was...

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link to An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

The allure of using a tai chi app to learn the form and reap the health benefits are great. They are inexpensive, accessible everywhere right on your phone, and have nice visuals and a way to...

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link to The Evolution of Tai Chi For Arthritis – Research and Resources

The Evolution of Tai Chi For Arthritis – Research and Resources

Part of the misfortune of arthritis is due to the fact that the disease not only causes pain but dramatically alters a person’s lifestyle due to fatigue, restricted mobility, and reduced...

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link to Top Tai Chi Exercises for Specific Injuries and Illnesses with Videos

Top Tai Chi Exercises for Specific Injuries and Illnesses with Videos

Most longtime tai chi students began their journey by practicing simple tai chi exercises to heal an injury, improve their health, or restore a sense of mental balance. When asked why they started...

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