Rigan Machado will be here in roughly two weeks, so we will be posting a few of his NWFA seminar videos in order for people to get a glimpse at the BJJ legend before he arrives on August 15th! Here is a great Rigan Machado seminar video in which he details a choke beginning from… Read more »
Here is a Kickboxing combo video that details another great combo! This 2-count combination consists of 1 Right-Straight and 1 Left Kick. Each Punch can be delivered to head, chest or lower body and the Kick can be delivered to the leg, body or head.
Professor Jeff Patterson shows one crucial technique to any Internal Art practice, and it’s proper breathing. Four Count Breathing – inhale as the hands lift and exhale as they push down. Let the pace of your breath set the pace of your movement. Relax your mind & body… Qigong Breathing Video:
Several students and coaches from Northwest Fighting Arts recently attended a seminar with Ajarn Chai. Here’s a series of plumb entries that they learned:
Rigan Machado is coming back to Northwest Fighting Arts for a Jiu Jitsu seminar on August 15th. Between now and then, I’m going to try to post a video every day from a past Rigan seminar. Here’s one from 2013: Rigan Machado Video: Enjoy! – Coach Erik N., Northwest Fighting Arts
Keanu Reeves is releasing his directorial debut next week titled Man of Tai Chi, and I’m interested in seeing how Mr. Reeves will portray our soft and subtle martial art through such a contrary medium. The trailer promises a typical Hollywood extravaganza, with super-extraordinary circumstances, breathtakingly exotic settings, and mind-boggling martial art routines. While there… Read more »
Lately I’ve been interested in stretching to increase my flexibility and prevent injuries. A few weeks ago I started doing Professor Jeff’s daily stretching routine, and am really liking it. Not only am I seeing some results with my flexibility, but I also received some added meditative benefits. This series of stretches can also be… Read more »
A little about me and this tai chi blog For almost 20 years now, I’ve been in love with practicing martial arts. At first, I saw it as an interesting way to get in shape—the movements are varied, active, and practical. But, I quickly discovered that it is also rich in art, culture, and philosophy…. Read more »
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