December 10, 2009
The origin of tai chi chuan is somewhat disputed as there are many vested interests from the different family styles to have the “oldest” or most “authentic” version. However, it is relatively undisputed matter that all of the forms of the 5 major orthodox styles that we have today come from the Laojia Yilu or “the old frame routine one” I will briefly describe the origins of this routine.
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November 30, 2009
I often get asked if there is really such a thing as Tai Chi for self defense? How can Tai Chi be for self defense? After all the moves are performed slowly and smoothly and big.
First of all consider…
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