Can you use Tai Chi for self defense?
Whenever I mention that Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is a martial art, people ask me: can you use Tai Chi for self defense? Well, my usual answer to this is this:
Colors in Chinese culture and the Five Elements
This post is a little unusual for my blog. Because it is not about Taijiquan or Qi Gong directly. But I really like to learn more about China and Chinese traditions, so I got into colors in Chinese culture. To understand Chinese color meanings, let’s start with the Five Elements (Wu Xing):
#taijimelody challenge: let’s promote Taijiquan and nature!
This week I read about an interesting challenge. It’s called the #taijimelody challenge. Yes, it involves a hashtag and happens on social media! And as my last post was about using technology to promote Taijiquan and Qi Gong, I got really excited. So I reached out to one of the initiators, Estevam Ribiero. Estevam Ribeiro […]
Do you call yourself a preserver of Taijiquan and Qi Gong? You’re probably not.
If you are interested in Taijiquan and Qi Gong, maybe even teaching it, you most likely think that you are preserving these wonderful ancient arts. Continue reading, because I think you’re not doing enough of what is necessary to keep these arts for future generations. First, lets talk about preserving an art. Think about a […]
How to do Tai Chi in the park
It’s this time of the year again: SPRING! And I want to practice outside. I have to admit that I am not really good at it. Because – mosquitos. I don’t like them, however they looove me. Grr. But in spring, when there are not that many yet, it’s the best time for me to […]