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 »
The Tai Chi Philosophy To those who truly practice Tai Chi in its original form, they will tell you that the practice of this ancient Chinese martial art and that Tai Chi philosophy is based on the principles and philosophy of Taoism. However, there is more to it than that as you might surmise by… Read more »
Tai Chi Masters How do you know when you have become a Tai Chi Master? Do you become one simply because you have spent a prerequisite number of hours attending classes in a Dojo that have been taught by someone who has already become a recognized Master? Perhaps there is a test you need to… Read more »
Tai Chi Exercise in an excellent low impact solution Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In order to reap the most benefit, a complete exercise routine incorporates strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training. Regular practice covers all of these fundamental aspects and more—including other benefits such as heightened mindfulness, improved balance, and… Read more »
How Long Before You Can Defend Yourself? Almost nobody who practices Jiu-Jitsu, or other self-defense martial for that matter, becomes fluent overnight. It just isn’t going to happen, so relieve that expectation right now. The ironic part is that once you stop having such high expectations for your skills, you’ll learn at a much quicker… Read more »
It was hard to miss the Martial Arts studio on the corner near my new apartment. Every time I walked by, the windows displayed students in a variety of classes, from Tai Chi to Women’s Kickboxing. Without a doubt, it was the Kickboxing, or Muay Thai, that caught my attention. I called the studio the… Read more »
How BJJ Training Can Simulate A Real-Life Self-Defense Situation Many newer grapplers often wonder: does gi training simulate real-life self-defense situations more than no-gi training? The short answer: it depends. Unless you live on the beach, chances are good that our physical altercations are almost always going to include attackers who are wearing clothing. These… Read more »
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