The principles of deflect and supplement are fundamentally important for Taijiquan as a martial art. Although these principles are relevant for all styles of martial arts, they are especially important for Taijiquan. This article discusses these principles.
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Deflect and Supplement: Part of Fundamental Principles of Taijiquan As a Martial Art
March 2018
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Can the American Dream Be Continued? – II
March 2018
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The U.S. has long been known as a country where if you work and study hard, then you, or at least your children, will be able to get a good education, a good job, and live a reasonably comfortable life. This is known as the American Dream. Every year especially after the end of WWII, […]
Tailoring Taiji Classes to Audience – II
December 2017
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This is a follow-on article to the article I posted two years ago with the same title “Tailoring Taiji Classes to Audience.” In this new article, I elaborate more on three types of Taiji students: Those with mobility handicaps, those with memory handicaps, and children. The key concept is how to teach Taiji to each […]
Nanking Massacre 80th Anniversary Commemoration: From the Eyes and Words of Eye Witnesses
This year (2017) marks the 80th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre, one of the worst atrocities in human history. It is a time in history that: atrocious cruelties were inflicted by one group of humans on another group of humans where within six weeks about 300,000 Chinese (including civilians, women and children) just in the […]