Grandmaster Wang Xi'an Archives - Taichi Costa Rica Retreats

May 21, 2017

Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment?

Click here to watch Laojia Yilu Part One Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment? OK, I will keep this article short and sweet… FACT: Taijiquan movement is Read More

April 11, 2016

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan An editorial by Master Marcello Sidoti (Reprinted with permission of the author, Master Marcello Sidoti) http://www.csitaichi.it/il_nostro_impegno.html Our Commitment We live in Read More

April 7, 2016

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch This is a photo essay of Grandmaster Wang Xi’an demonstrating the Chen style tai chi posture called Read More

February 29, 2016

Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat

The Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat Greetings everyone! We are now offering a tai chi retreat which is of special interest for yoga practitioners, both Read More

February 18, 2016

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine)

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine) Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu, or Old Frame First Routine, is the first form/routine that Read More

January 13, 2016

My Tai Chi Story – Part 2: My First Meeting with Grandmaster Wang Xi’an

My Tai Chi Story – Part 2: My First Meeting with Grandmaster Wang Xi’an Arrival in China: Smiling Jade Can’t remember, was it 30 hours or Read More

January 11, 2016

Your Tai Chi Stance – Part 1: Is it Internal or External?

Your Tai Chi Stance – Part 1: Is it Internal or External? In this short tai chi training tip, we will discuss the difference between internal Read More

January 10, 2016

My Tai Chi Story – Part 1: In the Beginning

My Tai Chi Story – Part 1: In the Beginning As a freshman in high school, I witnessed a friend get beat up by five bullies. Read More