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 »
The literal translation, Supreme Ultimate Fist, Tai Chi has long been one of the most popular forms of exercise in China and in recent times this popularity has spread to the United States. What is it about this Chinese martial art that is reputed to have been started by a Chinese monk by the name… Read more »
I n recent years there has been a lot of information forthcoming regarding Tai Chi health benefits, some of which may seem to be far too good to be true. However, before you decide that you already have a good idea that Tai Chi is like any other martial art in that by practicing it… Read more »
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:
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