New Reference Video Posted – 2/7/17

Greetings. Much feedback on my last post. I am so happy i can help people think about what is important in their life. In any case, I hope this latest posting to YouTube helps you in your studies of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. New Reference video I have just posted...

Bully – 2/6/17

Greetings. Such strange and stressful times. I find relief by playing Tai Chi. It focuses and unifies my mind and body. Get out in the morning and practice your Tai Chi and I promise your day will go more smoothly. Bully Nobody likes a bully. Unfortunately, at this...

Eight Energies – 1/30/17

Greetings. A difficult week here in the U.S. But as my guru, Michele Obama said – “When they go low, we go high.” So Tai Chi like in its approach. So let’s vow to to the best we can to make the world comfortable for all its peoples. Eight...

Effective Force Balance – 1/16/17

Greetings. A very cold week. Our practice group looks like piles of clothing moving around, yet we are still out there. The mountains in the distance are so beautiful, covered with snow. Hope all is well for you and yours. Please note the change in the First Saturday...

San Shou – 1/9/17

Greetings. Wow! This week has been cold. Below freezing everyday. I don’t know how the goldfish survive when the pond freezes over, but they do. The Park was beautiful – views of the Cascade mountains all covered with snow. The hardy are bundled up and...

Stability and Mobility – 1/2/17

Greetings and best wishes for a healthy and happy new year. This is the start of the second year of my Monday Morning Training Tips. I started out 2015 with a tip every day! In February, I switched to a once a week format. I have enjoyed the writing and the comments...

Preparing for the End – 12/26/16

Greetings. This last week we had the darkest and shortest day of the year. It got me thinking about life and death. I want to share a thought with you. I hope the longer days of the new year bring you increased feelings of joy and happiness, as well as deeper...

Hard Wring the Body & Tai Chi and UFC – 12/19/16

Greetings. What a week up here. Very cold, too cold to go to the Saturday practice in the Park. Even snow, the most we have had in quite a while. This week looks much milder, so it is back to the wharf and park. Hope you enjoy a couple of ideas related to Tai Chi...

On Standing Rock – 12/12/16

Greetings. I love sending out these tips for many reasons. One of which is the responses I receive. Here is an email from someone who has personal history with Standing Rock. Very heartfelt! From Frost Freeman on Standing Rock Dear Michael — Reading your words...