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Tai Chi Long Pole – What You Need to Know

The long pole is one of four main tai chi weapons along with the broadsword, straight sword, and spear. However, the tai chi long pole needs some special consideration and explanation because it is...

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Tai Chi Broad Sword – What to Know Before You Buy

There are many-many-many broadswords available in stores and online. Yet, there are just a few key things to know prior to picking one out for yourself. I am writing this article because there are a...

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Tai Chi Broadsword : What it is and Why Learn the Form?

For those of you looking to learn a weapons form that is fun, fast, and short, the tai chi broadsword is the way to go. Aside from improving your openhand form in two unique ways because it teaches...

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Help Me Help You Improve your Tai Chi Practice !

Loading... This amazing community increasingly asks for ways to improve their tai chi practice and have tai chi dramatically impact on their lives.  Please take two minutes to share your thoughts...

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link to A Beginners Guide to the Tai Chi Short Form – Styles, Moves, and How to Practice

A Beginners Guide to the Tai Chi Short Form – Styles, Moves, and How to Practice

Most tai chi styles offer at least two tai chi forms: short and long. Some styles like Yang have even categorized them into a multitude of sizes 18 - 24 - 48 - 83 - 108 - Tall - Grande - Venti... You...

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Can you learn tai chi from a book or video?

Let me start by saying that learning tai chi from a book, video, or teacher is one of the most charged topics within the tai chi community.  Practitioners endlessly debate the benefits of...

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