Taijiquan levels: which skills you should have after x years
In Taijiquan, there is a lot of talk about “levels”. There are no belts like in Karate or other martial arts, so it is really hard to tell how good someone is.
Interview with Rick Matz, blogger at “Cook Ding’s Kitchen”
One of my goals with Qialance is to connect with other Taijiquan and Qi Gong enthusiasts around the world. And I like blogging. Obviously I had to create a list of the Top 15 Tai Chi Blogs! But I want to go further and learn more about those bloggers. So I hope you are just […]
TCM Dessert: Chocolate Mousse with Silken Tofu
Are you looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Especially during summer I like this TCM dessert. It is made according to the theory of 5 elements cooking. (Which means that all food can be associated with one element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water – and each meal should consist of all elements.)
Are you a Taijiquan Form Collector or a Form Deepener?
I once heard about someone who knew dozens of Taijiquan forms. So he developed a mathematic program to decide on which day to practice which form. I would call him a Taijiquan Form Collector – someone who just learns all kinds of forms and then continues to practice them.
How to choose the best Tai Chi shoes
When I started learning Tai Chi in 2004, I went to a school where it was not allowed to practice barefoot. So I started my quest to find the best Tai Chi shoes.