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…
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…
“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. …
Why Zhao Bao Taiji
Why should I study taiji instead of any other martial art or fighting form? "Continuously learning, continuously improving" Taiji isn't a fixed or finalized martial art. Master Yazi Liu 刘亚孜 believes that practitioners should always…
Practising taiji at home
One of the most common phrases you'll hear at the end of any taiji class (besides Yazi's catchphrase "drink tea, eat biscuits!") is probably "Don't forget. Practice!" So what do you do if your home…