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Tai Chi with Kids
For many in the Northern Hemisphere, summer has only just begun in July. Here in Louisiana, however, nearly two-thirds of the summer break has already flown by. This July, our Tai Chi Club completed five complimentary Tai Chi sessions at the Louisiana Refugee Youth Camp, where we had the privilege of working with elementary, middle,…
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A Summer Road Trip in Canada, Guided Though Taiji (Editing)
The trip ultimately unfolded in three parts: an RV adventure through the Canadian Rockies, the competition accompanied by sightseeing, and visits with family and relatives. Together, these three chapters created a journey that blended natural beauty, personal achievement, and family connection. On the morning of July 27 (2023), we landed in Calgary. Our first stop…
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Upcoming Tai Chi Competition (2026)
For easy reference, I have summarized the upcoming Tai Chi competitions that I plan to attend for the year 2026. The key information for each event is listed below and their own website is referenced if you need more details. Tai Chi is a personal journey, and for most of us, it is about health,…
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Will We Ever Bring Back the Calligraphy Show?
A while ago, Karen asked me a simple question: “Will you bring back the Calligraphy Show?” I smiled and told her, “I don’t know.” Unfortunately, Karen missed last year’s exhibition we are not sure if she is the only one who hopes to see it return. I believe it was one of those events that…
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8-Movement Taijiquan
(added on 5/30/2026) Now the whole series of the 8-Movement Taijiquan is completed and available in the elementary classes. Elementary Classes – Tai Chi Club In-person guidance is also offered at no cost to participants at 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the South Branch Library. ______________________________________ Dear Tai Chi Friends, This Sunday, 5/17, is a…
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From Practice to Performance: When Hard Work Blossoms in Spring
March is a season of renewal—a time when seeds planted with patience begin to bloom. For our Tai Chi club, this spring marks a beautiful transformation: what once were quiet, steady routines have blossomed into expressive, heartfelt performances. Over the years, we have been planting these seeds with dedication and passion. Since November 2023, the…
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Tai Chi Fundamental 100 Series – Forward Walking
The Most Important Foundational Skill in Tai Chi Practice Tai chi walking is no doubt the most important foundational skill in all tai chi learning. Every posture, every transition, and every expression of internal power depends on how we step, shift, and turn. Yet even after years of practice, mistakes in walking mechanics are common…
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Tai Chi Fundamental 100 Series – Warm up
For a long time, people have asked me, “Can you share your warm-up routine? It’s good enough to be my whole practice.” This year I finally had time to make it available online. Our club’s 2026 warm up routine is designed to be: The routine now includes three main parts: Joint movement (movements 1–6) Muscle…
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Brand New Start –2026
Hello my Tai Chi Friends. A new year is a fresh page. I welcomed the New Year with a photo shoot at the City Park, using these images to share my New Year resolution. My New Year resolution is: To train extraordinary skills while living an ordinary life Helping others and helping myself Actually that’s…
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Tai Chi Club in December 2025: Looking Back, Stepping Forward into 2026
December is often a time for reflection and for me, it has also been a moment of waking up from a lazy November. I found myself re‑energized in December 2025. Old friends, new friends, and heartfelt conversations reminded me why Tai Chi Club exists in the first place. Even some long‑time YouTube channel subscribers reached…