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 […]
April 5, 2016

Standing – Part 1

Standing – Part 1 In this tai chi training tip, which is part 1 of a series on how to stand and why, we begin with […]
March 10, 2016

Tai Chi and Preventive Health Care – An Editorial

Tai Chi and Preventive Health Care – An Editorial There is much talk and publicity nowadays about “preventive heath care” and how a healthy lifestyle that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
August 1, 2015

Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853)

Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853) Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853) with an alternative name Yunting, was a 14th generation member of the Chen Family.  He authored […]
July 26, 2015

Chenjiagou Part 1: Master Wang Xi’an

Chenjiagou Part 1: Master Wang Xi’an The following series of articles describes what it is like to study tai chi in Chenjiagou (Chen Family Village), the […]
June 24, 2015

Tai Chi for Children – Part 1

Tai Chi for Children – Part 1 In this article we will discuss why the practice of tai chi is so valuable for children, and more […]
June 15, 2015

Tai Chi Healthcare

Tai Chi Healthcare Tai Chi Healthcare is about how to take care of and be responsible for our own personal health.  Rather than focusing on treating […]
April 9, 2015

Intention in Tai Chi

Intention in Tai Chi In this training tip we will discuss the importance of the use of intention in tai chi, and how to cultivate this […]
April 4, 2015

Tai Chi Checklist

Tai Chi Checklist to Develop Internal Skills In this article we will outline a tai chi checklist –  points to always adhere to during all standing […]