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(18 articles online)

Enjoying Being Pushed Around

The process of learning to take punches, hits, blows, or pushes is very important to help us deepen our practice and ground us in our taiji. Unfortunately, people believe that taiji is this pretty soft style where everyone floats around and is spaced out; where no real contact or rough stuff goes on in class.

Feather Walking

Tai Chi teaches us how to walk. Every step is slow and exaggerated, so we have a chance to notice and shape every detail of the process. My students and I practice what I call feather walking to prepare us physically and mentally to do the Tai Chi sequence.

Strategies for Improving Tai Chi

To improve your tai chi you must understand the tai chi principles and practice regularly and with awareness.

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