There’s an old Taoist saying: “Doing nothing, accomplishing everything.” One of the most important training exercises in Tai Chi Chuan appears very simple. It’s called Zhan Zhuang Read the rest of this entry »
Businesses in China have long since recognized that tai chi is good for the well being of their employees, which has shown to be beneficial to their company in many ways.
Many businesses in the Western world now give their employees the opportunity to take up tai chi in the workplace, knowing that taking good care of your workers means that you are also taking good care of your business. Read the rest of this entry »
In an article http://www.one-tcn.com/6722/tai-chi-for-health-part-1-of-2/ about practicing tai chi for health benefits, particularly regarding tai chi and stress, Read the rest of this entry »
Almost everyone suffers from a sleeping problem at some point in their lives, which is usually a temporary condition due to illness or at a particularly stressful time. It is when the condition persists that help is sometimes needed, Read the rest of this entry »
Ray Sway, the Tai Chi master, teaches Tai Chi for self defense in his comic way. 崔哥为NIkon 小品比赛录制。
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Research Article: Tai Chi on psychological well-being: systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the rest of this entry »
Tai chi can be the perfect exercise regimen for someone who has been ill and wants to get back on the road to recovery. This ancient Chinese martial art form includes gentle physical exercise, a calming of the mind, and a raising of the spirits; a truly holistic healing process! Read the rest of this entry »
When buying a tai chi sword (or any other sword for that matter) there are certain things to consider. Think carefully about what you will be using it for to avoid the disappointment of ending up with the wrong type. If buying online and have any doubts contact the vendor for advice.
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The ‘jian’ is a Chinese sword commonly used in tai chi sword forms. It is around 3 – 3.5 feet long including the handle or ‘grip’, and has a straight double edged blade, 1.5 – 2 inches wide. There is a crossbar or guard between the blade and the handle designed to protect the hand in swordplay. On the end of the handle there is a pommel to prevent the sword from slipping out of the hand, to which a tassel is usually fastened.
A replica sword may not be as good as owning the genuine article, but it can still be a pretty impressive item to have on display in the home. It can be a stunning centre piece to have hanging on the wall over the fireplace or in a games room, and can be a great conversation piece when you have guests.
The popularity of replica swords has been steadily on the increase over recent years, mainly it seems due to their prominence in movies such as Read the rest of this entry »
A tai chi dvd can be a great gift idea for someone you know who is interested in keeping fit, martial arts, etc, and is an excellent introduction to this wonderful ancient art form. You could do a family member or good friend a big favour by getting them interested in something that would benefit their health such as tai chi, and they could be thanking you for years to come.
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