Volcanoes/How and What to Practice – 6/11/18

Morning practice on the Wharf This week I have been reading about two very active volcanos – one in Guatemala and one in Hawaii. This is a big deal. Lots of death and destruction. This morning I was practicing on the wharf and as I faced south, there loomed Mt Rainer....

Depends/Knees – 6/4/18

Depends When I first studied Tai Chi, I had no idea what it was. I thought that Master Choy’s way was the only way. As I continued my studies I became aware that there was so much more to Tai Chi than I had thought. At the time there were no books, no video, no...

All Wheel Drive/Schedule Update – 5/28/18

All Wheel Drive Last week I shared the idea of a gas engine in my kua area. The explosion of gas and air and spark in the hip pushes the rear leg down which forces the body forward. And the same thing happens in the front leg when the weight moves onto it and it is...

Imagery Leads to Excellence – 5/21/18

Imagery One of the most well known Tai Chi teachers was T.T. Liang who wrote a book entitled, “Imagination Becomes Reality”. It is closely related to the idea, “What you think shall come to pass.” What both these thoughts express is the power of the mind to channel...

Perfect Weather for Practice – 5/14/18

What a perfect week-end here in Port Townsend. Mid 70’s, clear skies. It really brought out a nice crowd for our practice in Chetzemoka Park. Standing by the Straits of Juan de Fuca with the snow capped mountains in the background, stimulated deep breathing and...