Tai Chi Philosophy in Action – 9/2/19

Monday Morning Tai Chi Training Tip # 228 Tai Chi Philosophy in Action One of the most important truths contained in Tai Chi Philosophy in Action, is the idea that “energy follows the mind”. What you think, and where you direct this thought, results in action on a...

Embryonic Breathing/Schedule Update – 8/26/19

Monday Morning Tai Chi Training Tip # 227     Embryonic Breathing     Breath is life. Breath affects every aspect of our life – physical, emotional, spiritual. I think we can all agree that the more one breathes, the more alive one feels....

Two Wise Souls – 3/11/19

Two Wise Souls Greetings. Spring is right around the corner, yet it doesn’t quite feel like it here in Port Townsend. Still cooler than normal. One never knows when something someone says will resonate and have a nice, positive affect. These spoke to me and I...

Peng and Lu/First Saturday Workshop – 4/15/19

Peng and Lu Even though the legs are the most important aspect of Tai Chi practice and excellence, most players seem to be more familiar with the upper body or torso terms and usage. I received quite a few comments from last weeks post saying the information was quite...

Judging Progress/Schedule Update – 8/19/19

Monday Morning Tai Chi Training Tip # 226 Judging Progress I recently got an email asking me how does one know if one is progressing in their Tai Chi studies. Other martial arts have belt systems. Belts are given by testing forms and competitive skills. The student is...

Practice – 8/12/19

Monday Morning Tai Chi Training Tip # 225 Practice When I first encountered Tai Chi, I had never heard about it, seen it performed, or was interested in the martial arts. But once I did, I have devoted most of my life to attempting to understand what the heck I am...