The Benefits of Tai Chi, for Senior Citizens Getting old is no joke and while for all of us it is inevitable; how we choose to grow old is entirely in our hands. Chief among the problems we face as we age are medical conditions such as arthritis and the risk of falling. For those… Read more »
Master Rigan Machado will be teaching a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar at Northwest Fighting Arts on Saturday the 15th, from 11am-4pm. Here’s a video from a past seminar at NWFA. Call us at 503-235-3435 if you’re interested in attending this year’s seminar. There are only a few spots left!
Growing older? What are your Tai Chi Benefits? There are a number of Tai Chi benefits that are directly related to growing older. As we age, many of us start to suffer from a number of ailments such as arthritis, loss of balance and as a result of this significant injury. Before we look too deeply… Read more »
The Tai Chi Mystery One of the biggest problems with trying to trace Tai Chi history is that there are a number of different versions as each style or family wishes everyone to believe that their version is the true original version. This has led to much confusion and dispute over the centuries, but the… Read more »
Tai Chi and Yoga When looking at Tai Chi vs. Yoga, you need to realize that while Tai Chi has its roots seated far back in Chinese history; Yoga has a similar history that began in India. While there are definite similarities in some of the forms, you will also find that the two practices… Read more »
Master Rigan Machado will be teaching a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar at Northwest Fighting Arts on Saturday the 15th. Here’s a video from a past seminar at NWFA, demonstrating one way to counter the lockdown from half-guard. Call us at 503-235-3435 if you’re interested in attending this year’s seminar. There are only a few spots… Read more »
I was speaking with a frustrated parent today. He was telling my about his child, who he adores, and how she is always in front of her phone screen. He shared a story about taking her phone from her while they were out to dinner and it buzzing constantly in his pocket the entire time…. Read more »
Tai Chi Definition The shortest possible Tai Chi definition would be to simply state that it is an exercise system that was developed in ancient China which consists of slow and very deliberate body movements combined with breathing techniques and meditation. The purpose of this regimen is to allow the practitioner to achieve a state… Read more »
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