Zhan Zhuang – The Hidden essential of Tai Chi Training
Whether we practice Tai Chi for health or martial arts, the inclusion of Zhan Zhuang (Stan [...]
The Speed of Taijiquan Practice
Taijiquan can be practiced at a number of speeds, depending upon one’s purposes. Usually f [...]
LETTING GO DURING ZHAN ZHUANG AND TAIJIQUAN MARTIAL PRACTICE
At a certain point in one’s training the ability to ‘let go’ becomes paramount. The idea o [...]
DEVELOPING SHORT THROW JIN
Aloha, here’s a simple exercise that helps develop Short Throw Jin. (The ability to hit wi [...]
CULTIVATING YIN QI
Most of us have experienced some of the confirmatory signs of our Yang Qi, such as [...]
EXPLORING OUR CENTER
When we first begin our Zhan Zhuang training we are told to settle into the posture [...]
What Really Happens When We Stand?
Tai Chi Chuan is taught very differently today than it was one or two hundre [...]
SHORT ESSAY ON NATURALNESS IN ZHAN ZHUANG – Pt. 2
PART 2 It is clear from our previous discussion that the natural state is bo [...]
SHORT ESSAY ON NATURALNESS IN ZHAN ZHUANG – Pt. 1
PART 1 There has been much discussion on the subject of being ‘Natural’ during Zhan [...]
The Significance of Discomfort In Zhan Zhuang Training – Part 5
PART 5 Now lets take a look at some of the most common sensations that we ma [...]