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:
Who is Tai Chi good for?
EVERYONE! Well, that’s a rather broad answer to the question who is Tai Chi good for. But I think it’s really true! Tai Chi benefits everyone and even better: everyone can practice Tai Chi! But to make it a bit more specific, this is a long list of people / situations / conditions where you […]
How Qi Gong changed my life
Back in 2004 I wanted to learn Taijiquan. I was intrigued by the image of those calm, old people practicing in parks in China. They looked just so serene and at ease! And I was an overworked business consultant in desperate need for some downtime.
How Taijiquan benefits me in everday life
Maybe you know me already, but I would like to give you a glimpse of my life: I am a wife, mother of two young children, living in the beautiful city of Munich, Germany. (Exactly, Oktoberfest-Munich!)
The most extensive list of Tai Chi Benefits
When searching for Tai Chi benefits online, you will find a massive amount of information. There are webpages full of lists, research news and individual narration. It’s overwhelming. So I came up with the idea to bundle all that information right here. And of course for each point I will give one or more sources […]