Life is like Wordle. Perfectly legitimate decisions don’t always work. In business, we can make all the correction decisions, and still go bankrupt. In combat, we can make all the proper tactical and strategic decisions, and still lose. Making wise decisions can greatly increase our odds of success. But our success is never guaranteed. Likewise, . . . read more

There is a lesson that has been taught over and over throughout the ages: Power is not a product of increasing control. Control is an illusion. The more rigidly an autocrat tries to control a population, the more counter-productive and weak that leader becomes. The ultimate power exists when controlling the population is not required. . . . read more

Raise hands and pull down (“Pluck”). This lesson begins section 5 of the foundation routine. “Cai” or “pluck” draws the opponent’s force away from their centre of rotation. It has the effect of uprooting the opponent and pulling them off balance, while at the same time improving your balance and increasing mechanical efficiency. Video lesson . . . read more

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 Tai chi routines are not intended to merely teach you specific martial techniques, but to deconstruct the elements of engagement.  What does this mean? Martial techniques, like strikes, throws, kicks, joint manipulation, and grappling, depend on more than strength, speed, and conditioning. They are built on an awareness and understanding vectors, levers, structure, force, power, . . . read more