Fundamental Meditation Techniques A basic sitting practice can help to reduce stress, regulate high blood pressure, help to overcome depression, increase your focus and the list goes on and on. In this lesson we will cover basic posture, breath, intent and a guide to start a meditation practice. The meditation techniques are to be used… Read more »
The USA Thai Boxing Association recognizes Teacher Appreciation Day every year on October 16th. If you remember your Level I curriculum, then you’ll know that the traditional gift is one candle, 3 sticks of incense, and dried flowers. October 16th was chosen specifically because it’s Ajarn Surachai Sirisute’s birthday. He’s Professor Jeff’s Muay Thai instructor,… Read more »
Some people are slightly confused when they hear others say that BJJ (short for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) provides a much better workout than the traditional forms of working out do. In order to summarize some of the benefits of The BJJ Workout compared to the traditional workout methods, here are a few reasons as to… Read more »
Tai Chi for Self Defense? There is no argument that Tai Chi such as you will find being taught in many classes is good for your physical and mental health. In fact you are going to find that far more people learn this ancient Chinese martial art for these benefits than for any other reason… Read more »
The best Kickboxing Benefits The sport of kickboxing has become very popular in the last few years as more people become aware of the many kickboxing benefits there are. While this sport has a long and storied history based on which type of kickboxing you wish to learn, in recent years it has gone from… Read more »
Tai Chi for Diabetic Patients Recently a study was conducted to see what the effects of Tai Chi might be on patients who were not only clinically obese, but were diagnosed with type II diabetes. The study involved a total of 155 patients who had been hospitalized for their conditions. As with most studies, the… Read more »
Gaining the Peace and Confidence You Need Through Tai Chi Chuan If you talk to people who not only practice Tai Chi on a regular basis, but have been doing so for a while, one of the things they will tell you is this practice has given them a sense of confidence and peace such… Read more »
Styles of Tai Chi One of the biggest issues that those who are thinking about learning Tai Chi must deal with is the number of different styles and forms of Tai Chi being taught in cities such as Portland, Oregon. The fact that there are so many different styles might seem a bit confusing at… Read more »
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