Smooth, Even Rhythm – 1/7/16

Greetings. One of the classic teachings of Yang Style is the smooth, even movement. Every movement should be in the same rhythm, even the foot kicks. This is a movement meditation technique i like to play with. Smooth, even rhythm. There are three phases to a Tai Chi...

Memorization – 1/6/16

Greetings. Got some good comments on memorization. Here is one that I like and I thought I would pass it on. It was sent by Jeff Welty, an instructor in Tacoma, Washington. Memorization I believe the memorization of the forms aspect is so important for learning a new...

Master Choy Tip – 1/5/16

Greetings. I have received quite a few comments and suggestions for tips, as well as tips from some of you. I received a request from a Canadian Tai Chi player, Lincoln Chew. He asked for some stories from Master Choy’s class and my relationship to him. I will...

Intention is the Master Key – 1/4/16

Greetings. As I put these little tips or ideas out, I realize that for many, they appear so obvious. My purpose is to help people interested in Tai Chi to want to practice more. That is the only way to gain benefit. Daily practice. So, I might not hit the nail on the...

Memorize the Movements – 1/3/16

Greetings. Another cold and clear day in Port Townsend. Tai Chi practice in the park. Heaven. Memorize the movements This seems so basic. Learning the sequence of the form well enough that you can go through without having to stop and think about what comes next. Yes,...

Vary Your Practice Place – 1/2/16

Greetings. I am already enjoying this. Feed-back starting to come in. Fun,fun,fun. Vary your practice place. The environment shapes practice. I live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The town was mostly built in the 1880’s and is surrounded by...

Understand the Tai Chi Classics – 12/31/15

Greetings. Here we go. As I said before – “In each new beginning there dwells a magic source”. I am anxious to see where all this heads. So, I will make every attempt to put out a training tip every day for a year. Please forgive me if I miss a day...

The Beginning – 12/23/15

Greetings. I am excited to share with you an idea I just had. The hardest part of Tai Chi practice is just making the time in one’s busy life. Most people need a little push or a reason to practice. So, this coming year, 2016, I am going to send out, each and...