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How Far Have We Come with Free Tai Chi?
At the 17th Golden State International Wushu Competition, five ladies from our free Tai Chi sessions proudly showed up. But the moment that truly lit up the day? Six of us, together, won first place in the Women’s Sword group event! Yes—first place. From free community classes to a championship title. How far have we…
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Sow in Autumn, Bloom in Spring
After the long, quiet energy storage of winter, everything begins to open up and blossom in spring time. Our Tai Chi Club’s free sword class followed the same rhythm of nature. Since we first kicked off in last October, we’ve been learning steadily, one movement at a time. Now, in this beautiful season, all 32…
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Beginner’s Guide to Tai Chi: Start with One Move, Follow Your Own Flow
Many beginners feel that they must learn an entire Tai Chi routine before they can truly practice Tai Chi. This belief can be overwhelming and may discourage some from starting or continuing at all. However, Tai Chi is more than just a sequence of movements—it is a rhythm of yin and yang, a philosophy of…
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Upcoming Domestic Tai Chi Competition (2025)
Hello, my Tai Chi friends, I am summarizing all the upcoming domestic Tai Chi competition here in one post for you easy reference. All key information is listed below. If you are interested in participating, please let me know and I will offer additional training for your to be better prepared. Those trainings are completely…
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🌟 All from Scratch – A Tai Chi Performance Like No Other! 🌟
An Original Tai Chi Performance Like No Other! This month, our Tai Chi Club embarked on a creative journey fueled by dedication, collaboration, and a deep love for Tai Chi. At the heart of this effort is Enjoyment in Untroubled Ease Team (EUET), the club’s volunteer-based performance team. Driven by a shared passion for promoting…
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Tai Chi Club in January 2025
January is the first month of the year—a time for fresh beginnings, setting intentions, and embracing new experiences. For Tai Chi Club, it was a month filled with happiness through a series of creative activities in our community. Cultural Sharing Tai Chi Club expanded its cultural outreach by hosting a Chinese Calligraphy Show and Workshop…
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Maximizing Health Benefits Through Tai Chi
It is well accepted that Tai Chi nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Let’s dive in today to explore how to maximize Tai Chi’s health benefits for you. We can do this by answering the following four questions: What are the health benefits of Tai Chi in general? What are the direct health benefits of…
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Finding Your Perfect Fit of Tai Chi Shoes
Tai Chi practitioners typically wear shoes during their practice; Unlike yoga, where practicing barefoot is common. So, what kind of shoes are suitable? Definitely not heels or high platform shoes! Basically, any flat-soled shoes can work for casual practice. However, if you want to equip yourself in a more professional way, Tai Chi has its…
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Tai Chi Walking
Taicih Walking is the most fundamental stance in Taichi Routine. It is undoubtedly the foundation of all Tai Chi forms—both hand forms and weapon forms as it provides a stable base from which to absorb and express force. I hope my in-person instruction has given you a clear understanding of the stepping method. With consistent…
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Ten Essentials of Taijiquan
Yang Chengfu, grandson of Yang Luchan—the founder of Yang-style Taichi—was instrumental in popularizing the art across China. In the 1920s and 1930s, he traveled extensively, teaching in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Guangzhou. His efforts introduced Yang-style Taichi to a broader audience or its benefits for health, martial arts, and personal development.…