We are constantly told to “close and lock our kua” in our classes – what does this mean? In layman’s terms: straighten the curve of…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Lessons to be learnt on whole body movement – from outside taiji In taiji (tai chi) we often talk about whole body movement (Level 2…
The 10 Different Training Steps in Taijiquan – Levels 1 and 2 By one of our students, Florian Croisé Introduction According to Master Yazi Liu,…
Internal Martial Arts Taìjíquán, literally ‘Grand Pole Boxing’ is currently by far the most popular internal martial art, though in general perception it is rather…