Taiji is both a good exercise for health and a good martial art for self defense. [1,2] In the West, it is usually known as a good health exercise for senior citizens; however, it can also be practiced as a good martial art. Furthermore, Taiji is a good art to learn for people of all […]
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Deflect and Supplement: Part of Fundamental Principles of Taijiquan As a Martial Art
March 2018
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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.
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 […]
Stages of Learning Taijiquan As a Martial Art
September 2017
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Taiji is both a martial art and a good health exercise for people of all ages. As a matter of fact, when it was first invented several hundred years ago, it was even more used as a martial art, e.g., to protect villages from bandits or as body guards for transporting people and goods. That […]
