I have posted a complete set of the reference videos for both the 10-Form and the 26-Section Yang style Tai chi Foundation routine. Also, I have published “Introduction to Tai chi”, Episode 3: What does tai chi mean?This time with Closed captioning. I suggest you click the CC option. There are some strange Scottish-sounding tai . . . read more
Sometimes, leaders forget that the world shares a common enemy. They try to make themselves look strong by waging war against their best friends. In so doing they threaten their country’s own best interests. I am reminded of this short film. Balance (1989), by Lauenstein & Lauenstein. It demonstrates the inevitable result of treating your . . . read more
This site is my new full-time job. I have been learning more every day about all the things I don’t know about videography, web design, online marketing, streaming services, CMS, LMS, and EMS, and dealing with various kinds of tech support. But I have found time to put up some content. So far, I have . . . read more
This is not a lesson. It is an experiment with live streaming. … Teaching, and learning are not the same as doing. I am a sad example of that fact. There was a time when I trained 6 hours per day. But I been unable to do that for years, due to reasons that I . . . read more
Part 5:“Part the Horse’s Mane” or “Wild Mustang Shakes its Mane” Sometimes we call it, “Throw the frisbee and pet the dog.” You can find the rest of this series at the 10-posture routine page.
Part 4: Brush Knee and Push. This video is a bit longer than it needs to be. I would have made it shorter. But I didn’t have enough time. But it does give you a chance to practise while you follow along, and there are some details near the end that will be made more . . . read more
This is actually episode 2. In the traditional routines, Repulse Monkey is coordinated with backward stepping and turning to either side. But for the purposes of this simplified routine, the feet remain stationary. This is much better for most beginners. The rest of this series will be available on the 10-form page.
part 1 and 2 also known as the 10 form tai chi, or the 8 form tai chi. This routine is a modern simplified routine, first taught in Beijing in 1999. It is very popular with beginners. Part 1 and 2: Preparation and Commencement, or “Wuji becomes Taiji” Wuji refers to non-duality. Yin and Yang . . . read more
