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 ages, including youths and children, although we are a long way from attracting a lot of children to Taiji. [3] To learn Taiji as a martial art, “push hands” is an integral component of the practice. This article gives an introduction to push hands.
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Taiji Push Hands: An Introduction
June 2018
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Environmental Problems: Global Disasters Waiting to Happen
June 2018
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Our environments are constantly changing, and correspondingly serious problems arise as a result of these changes. There are many serious environmental problems, such as pollution, overpopulation, natural resource depletion, waste disposal. The most important and most talked about problem is global warming, with the associated rise in temperature and sea level. This was the main impetus for the United Nations (UN)’s Paris Climate Agreement which was reached in December 12, 2015.
This article discusses the world’s environmental problems associated with global warming, and the potential disastrous consequences for the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Trump Legacy: Changing Standard for Assessing a Political Leader
Donald Trump has been the President of the U.S. for less than 18 months, but his behavior and public statements already have an adverse impact on one important aspact of the American government and society. His frequent outright lies, on almost every subject under the sun, have desensitized people, other government leaders, and the media so that such outright lies are no longer that important as an assessment of whether a political leader should be criticized, or should even remain in office. It is as though they have been vaccinated against being affected by these lies. This article discusses some examples and implications.
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