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 »
Let’s start by briefly looking at a description of both Tai Chi and Qigong. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that involves the use of breathing exercises, physical movement and meditation. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that is designed to cultivate your Qi or natural energy that the Chinese believe flows in… Read more »
Most people tend to think of Tai Chi in terms of martial arts and think of it as nothing more than just another form of combat. If this were the case then how can you explain the fact that you can walk through almost any city, town or village in China early in the morning… Read more »
Tai Chi Principles, Are they Important? For those who are interested in the studying and practicing Tai Chi, you will find that there is much to learn. While you will undoubtedly find that the numerous forms and movements that this ancient martial art from China requires to an important part of learning this particular art,… Read more »
Tai Chi History It is said that Tai Chi History dates back to the 10th century AD in China. At the same time you will find that several of the styles taught today only date back as far as the beginning of the 20th century. But for our purposes we are going to look at the earliest… Read more »
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