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Tai Chi 13 Postures – A Quick Guide
When it comes to the fundamental practices of Tai Chi, it all comes back the the 13 postures. The Tai Chi 13 postures consist of 8 forces, or "expressions of energy", and 5 steps, or "directions of movement". The first 4 energies are thought of as...
Tai Chi Principles and Chinese Language – 2013 Tai Chi Workshops in LA
TC will be conducting workshops in January/February on Tai Chi Principles and Chinese Language. The workshops will be divided into four parts on weekends from 2-3:15pm at Yahoo Center. January 19 - Session 1 January 20 - Session 1 repeated January 25 - Session 2...
How to Earn a Tai Chi Certificate
Tai Chi is a form of martial art that takes years to learn. But once you have learned about the art, you may want to take things one step further and earn a Tai Chi certificate. In order to earn Tai Chi certification, you must first become a student of Tai Chi...
The “eight powers” of Tai Chi Chuan
The animation presented below is meant to illustrate the eight ways of power to be demonstrated in Tai Chi. In Chinese, these are called the 'ba men' or "8 gates.' Here, I've attempted to show these 8 different styles that make up 8 of the '13 Postures' of tai chi...
Yin-yang visualization
The video below is a basic and balanced display of the interchangeable nature of yin and yang. Enjoy!
The History of Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi is a form of martial arts which roots are entrenched deeply within Chinese history. When translated, the term Tai Chi Chuan stands for the "supreme ultimate fist". It can also be translated to "great extremes boxing", "boundless...
Tai Chi Lessons – Getting Started
Considering taking up Tai Chi? If so, you are making a great decision. There are many benefits that come along with Tai Chi and Tai Chi lessons. Not only is Tai Chi great for your health, but it is also teaches you to cope with stress and to defend yourself in...
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi is an art form that has been learned for many years. But what exactly is Tai Chi? What benefits does it hold? And what are the different styles? Let's take a look in this Tai Chi guide for beginners. What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a form of movement. It is often...
Those who know
There is a quote attributed to Lao Tzu, in the 6th century BCE, it says: “Those who know don’t say, and those who say don’t know.” Ignoring the paradox that this statement presents (as Lao Tzu was clearly 'saying'), I asked Gene Walder of TCSociety......
Move-To-Live Event at Equinox South Bay 9-23-2012
TCSociety.com is proud to sponsor and participate in the MOVE-TO-LIVE event on Sunday September 23, 2012. Here is what event co-coordinator John Kim has to say about this special event: Exercise is not just about gaining muscles or losing weight anymore but it's about...
Blue Moon at the Getty Center 8/31
About the EVENT___________________________ Dear Friends, It is a good time to put ourselves in the nature of change and enjoy the wonder of the universe. We will see a full moon rising at 7:13 pm and watch the sun sets into the ocean at 7:19 this Friday...
There’s a greater master over the next mountain…
The above quote comes from Dr. Yang-yang's book" The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power," available here:...
Tai Chi field trip to Monterey Park (Little Taipei) July 2012
Have you had a good vacation this year? Would you like to see Taipei in Los Angeles? Would you like to see Asian exercises in a park in LA? Do you like to taste good Chinese food? Come to join me for our Tai Chi field trip to Monterey Park (Little Taipei) next Sunday...
Another Computer Generated Tai Chi Demo
Below is a version of the Carnegie-Mellon Tai Chi form applied to two separate virtual characters. The motion has not been cleaned, but the concept is there. You can see our "black and white" character performing the set, and the inset is a take on the Super-Goku...
Names of Tai Chi Forms in English and Chinese
~ Below are the text version of the three sections of the TCSociety Yang classic form. They are listed in Traditional Chinese characters, Pinyin pronunciation, and English. Special thanks to Caroline Pan for her help in the translation and compilation of these PDF...