We have gathered some student experiences which may help you in your tai chi training. Sometimes it helps to see/hear how others train, something familiar may ring true to you, or it might be something…
Push Hands/ Tui Shou
After learning taiji as a beginner for a while you will be ready for the next stage of practice. As our classes have mixed levels of experience, it may not be clear what the next…
Painting a Picture of Martial Taiji
In a conversation with a fellow student, I was reminded of the words "Art Form" in relation to learning taiji as a martial art form. An Art Form, for me, is a continuously evolving process.…
How to know if you’ve become a tai…
When standing on the tube, at a bar or in a queue, you adjust your position to close your kua, relax your shoulders and breathe deep into your dantien. Pavlov reflex. You get excited when…
Student Stories – Ivan
Number of years practising tai chi: 6 years with a break of 6 years and recently returned to practising.Age: 21 Since I was young, I always had an interest in martial arts - perhaps it…
Meridian Theory within Qigong & Taiji
In taiji, everything is circular I have always wondered why instructors ask you to place the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth: and the following is my…
“Why Taiji?” – A student’s view
In December 2019, after much searching for a genuine taiji master, I had found three possible places. As I wasn't sure about any of them initially, I decided to go and try them in person. …