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:
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 the world would change if Qi Gong was as trendy as Yoga
I have to admit: I am tired of explaining what Qi Gong is. I mean, everyone knows what Yoga is (or at least everyone has an idea). But when I say that I practice Qi Gong, many people have a BIG question mark on their face. Then I read an article with reasons why Qi […]
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.
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.