We were honored to be included in the 2015 Cleveland asian Festival! I would like to thank Milena Voronkin, Diana Lehotsky and Cory Willoughby for helping with our presentation. We did the Loajia Yilu and Yand style 24 forms and showed some martial apllications.
03Apr
Peng the First EnergyPeng the First Energy
Tai Chi consists of the 13 postures, five stepping and eight energies. The eight energies are Peng, Lui, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao or Ward Off, Rollback, Press, Settle the Wrists (oftimes translated as Push), Pluck, Rend (seperate), Elbow, Bump, as translated in English. All of the techniques in Tai Chi can be categorized under one of these …
24Mar
Master Chen Youze Push Hands WorkshopMaster Chen Youze Push Hands Workshop
At the Arnold in Columbus March 2015 Master Chen Youze explains some push hands fundamentals. Neutralizing, not fighting incoming force with force but allowing it to continue on it’s path connecting to it without disrupting it, guiding it. Using the eight energies Peng, Lui, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou and Kao or Ward off, Rollback, Press, Push (settle the wrists), Pluck, …
04Mar
“Why is Tai Chi So Healthy?”“Why is Tai Chi So Healthy?”
Why is Tai Chi so healthy? If you’ve heard of Tai Chi then chances are you’ve heard about its’ health benefits. In fact I would venture to say that you’ve probably heard more about it being healthy than you have about it being a martial art. The truth is Tai Chi Chuan is and always was a martial art. This …
Getting Started in Tai Chi/Philosophy
Tai Chi and Chi Kung or Taiji and Qigong, they are the same words pronounced slightly different. These are foreign words to most Westerners although today they are gaining in popularity as more and more people begin to understand the health benefits of these ancient Chinese practices. These two arts are similar and usually practiced together. Both incorporate deep breathing …
06Feb
Master Chen Youze Coming to OhioMaster Chen Youze Coming to Ohio
This a video of Master Chen Youze. He will be in Ohio in March and April. He is from the famous Chen Village and is the son of Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou. He will be conducting a series of workshops: Push hands, Laojia Yilu, Cannon Fist and 26 competion form. I have had the pleasure of attending his …
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