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.…
Christmas Break 2023
We are also having a discount for new students in January 2024 Class Gift Vouchers are also now available - a gift for Christmas or otherwise.
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. …
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…
Zhao Bao Taijiquan Competition Demonstration
After the success of the London Competition, one of our students decided to check out a competition in Paris, France - Europa Tai Chi 2022 held by La Fédération des Arts Energétiques et Martiaux Chinois…