Although in introductory Taijiquan classes the instructor would often tell the students to just breathe normally, proper breathing techniques are very important as one goes beyond the introductory class. Since beginning students already are very much pre-occupied with trying to learn the various Taiji forms and also trying to relax their bodies and minds, requiring […]
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Can NJ Be a Major Tourist State?
February 2007
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Many people may immediately answer this question with a big no, and some people may even laugh at the naiveness of the person raising this question. As a resident of NJ for over 28 years and who on many occasions have pondered what to show out-of-state friends and relatives visiting us, I have also always […]
Yin-Yang Theory and Martial Applications of Taijiquan
December 2006
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The fundamental concept behind Taijiquan and the basis for its martial applications is clearly represented by the yin-yang symbol for Taijiquan: In Taijiquan, one almost never counters against an attacking force with an opposite frontal counter force with the purpose of overpowering that attacking force with a larger counter force. Instead, the Taijiquan practitioner usually […]
Retiremeent: Opportunity for Rebirth
After working for 35 years, I recently (at the end of January 2006) retired. Actually I was laid off, and that made my decision to retire slightly early a very easy decision. During the last 10 months, I have really enjoyed my retirement. As a matter of fact, I found that this past year since […]