Wudang Neigong revisited, post from 2009. Now with video samples.
Here are some Wudang exercises and Neigong I learned. This was taught to me from the folks at TCCII.com at a seminar. *Always consult a doctor before starting any health exercise regimen. Enjoy Warm...
View ArticleSeasonal Medical Qigong revisited. Our 200th post and 200th Youtube video
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes to live in harmony with the changing season. Below you will find some descriptions of some Chinese medical theory and some qigong practice to try during the...
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10 Essence of Taijiquan with images
This year I have been studying Yang Taijiquan deeply with Coach Chris Pei of United States Wushu Academy in Falls Church Virginia. Some of the classes have involved taking a theme from the 10 essences...
View ArticleTaiji Warm-up variations of the Yang school of Taijiquan
Taiji warm-up supplementary exercises with loosening, stretching, and prepping the body for the harder work to come. Here are samples I have picked up from Cheng Man Ching (Yang Chen Fu student)...
View ArticleThe Taijiquan of Yang Family: Yang Zhen Ji
My current Taiji teacher Coach Christopher Pei talked intimately about why he chose Yang Zhen Ji as his teacher. Coach Pei was influential in bringing Yang Zhen Ji, Yang Zhen Dou, and Yang Jun to...
View ArticleTaiji boxing- sparring at GRTC
found these old notes today from going to GRTC (Greater River Taoist Center) in DC for extreme san shou month: Had 9 fights today. sore as hell and I damaged my foot. I was invited to train with these...
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10 good and 10 bad about Cheng Man Ching’s Tai Chi Chuan
Dr. Ken Fish wrote on his trip to Taiwan in Nov. of 2012: Forum Post “Several themes were repeated wherever I went. The older generation cursed Cheng Manching by name, and credited him with ruining the...
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Reflection on 2012 and 2011 training
My training for past few years has been very rich in terms of coming full circle with Chinese fighting systems: I trained at Coach Pei’s school for San shou sparring and Taiji. His taiji: Yang Taiji of...
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Coach Weiqi He- Shanghai Martial Arts Master
I have found some old video footage that I transferred from old VHS tapes to digital of my Coach Weiqi He. You can read about her extensive experience in Chinese martial arts here: Coach Weiqi...
View ArticleYear of the Snake 2013
Notes from the Book: “Universal Law of Cosmic cycles” Chinese Zodiac, Astrology, and Feng Shuai. Year of the Snake is a year of revolution, financial depression, and upheaval due to “over spending”. It...
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Top 10 lists for funny things going on in Internal martial arts and Kung Fu.
Top 10 ways most IMA (Internal martial Arts) people think IMA should looks like in a fight: 10. ….like Steven Segal 9. a single blow that freezes the opponent. 8. a ward off to opponents attack and...
View ArticleStanding gong- Post standing, Standing meditation, Stance training, Neigong...
Had a nice visit to captiolhilltaichi.com in Lincoln park, Washington D.C. Had a brief discussion with a student on my recent training in Yang Taijiquan and structural integrity testing of the postures...
View ArticleInterview with Wilson Pitts, Neijia Instructor in Richmond Virginia, USA.(draft)
In Fall of 1990, I began my attendance at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) as a fine arts major. I had a huge interest in eastern philosophy from reading many books on Yoga, Buddhism, Taoism,...
View ArticleDiscussion on da shou 打手 in Taijiquan combat skills training
Recent discussion on Taijiquan combat skills for fighting. From Louis Swaim: The term for striking hands would be da shou 打手, which is in fact the older term for two-person drills. The term push hands,...
View ArticleTaiji Warm-up variations of the Yang school of Taijiquan
Taiji warm-up supplementary exercises with loosening, stretching, and prepping the body for the harder work to come. Here are samples I have picked up from Cheng Man Ching (Yang Chen Fu student)...
View ArticleThe Taijiquan of Yang Family: Yang Zhen Ji
My current Taiji teacher Coach Christopher Pei talked intimately about why he chose Yang Zhen Ji as his teacher. Coach Pei was influential in bringing Yang Zhen Ji, Yang Zhen Dou, and Yang Jun to...
View ArticleYang Chen Fu- Essence and Application of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Boxing)
Terms used in Yang Chen Fu’s book on Essence and Application of Taijiquan: Yi Jin or I’Ching- Chinese book of changes that uses Taiji and Bagua Theory. 3 most important attributes within the study of...
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The case for stretching to improve your “Internal Martial Art”
” In other words, in the basic as well as higher levels of Taiji, we should emphasize the training through Taiji gong which makes our muscles and joints more resilient and flexible and also...
View Article3 Massage methods from Tai Chi teachers
These two sets for athletes come from two of my earliest teachers while in college at VCU (1990-1995). They can be done on the floor/blanket, mat, or massage table. No oil is needed, clothes can be...
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