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Yang Tai Chi for Beginners

David Silver, January 30, 2012

Yang-style Tai Chi is the most popular form in the world, with millions of practitioners. Since the Yang family popularized Tai Chi during the 1800s, the form has been passed down from teacher to student in an oral tradition, resulting in a wide variety in the way the form is practiced. More >>

2012: The Year of the Dragon!

Milan Vigil, January 23, 2012

The Chinese year 4710 begins on January 23, 2012. According to the Chinese zodiac it will be the Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious of the twelve zodiac animals and the only one that is a mythical creature More >>

On Writing Dukkha - The Suffering

Loren W. Christensen, January 16, 2012

As a Portland, Oregon police officer, my partner and I once responded to the 12th floor of a high rise where a deranged man had just fired seven rounds from a shotgun into the face and chest of his psychiatrist. More >>

Use Neck Cranks or Chokes to Fight an Adversary

Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder, January 9, 2012

In single combat, we can confuse the enemy by attacking with varied techniques when the chance arises. Feint a thrust or cut, or make the enemy think you are going to close with him, and when he is confused you can easily win. This is the essence of fighting, and you must research it deeply.-Miyamoto Musashi More >>

Interview of Michael Clarke for El Budoka Magazine-Part 2

Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo, January 3, 2012

The following article is Part 2 of the English translation of an interview between author, Michael Clarke, and writer, Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo for El Budoka magazine. More >>

Interview of Michael Clarke for El Budoka Magazine-Part 1

Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo, December 28, 2011

The following article is an English translation of an interview between author, Michael Clarke and writer, Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo for El Budoka magazine. Part No. 1 may be found on Page 50 in issues No. 5. More >>

The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 4

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, December 19, 2011

At least as far back as the 3rd century A.D., in the Classic on Disorders (Nan Jing) the Triple Burner was regarded as “having a name but no form.” In the Inner Classic (Nei Jing,) the Triple Burner was considered an Organ that coordinated all the functions of water metabolism. More >>

The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 3

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, December 12, 2011

In Part 1 of the Twelve Primary Channels there is a short review of the twelve primary channels and the eight extraordinary meridians. More >>

In-Group, Out-Group: Two Sides of a Hot Issue

Loren W. Christensen, December 5, 2011

As both a military policeman during the Vietnam War and as a civilian police officer for 25 years, I was involved in dozens of demonstrations and all-out riots. More >>

The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 2

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, November 28, 2011

You should know that in our body, there are six Yang organs and six Yin organs. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ. More >>

Gangs: A Bigger Problem Than You Think

Lawrence A. Kane, November 14, 2011

Partygoers got nervous as they noticed groups of young men “mugging” each other at the car show in Kent, Wash., a suburban town just south of Seattle. They weren’t stealing anything, that’s not what mugging means More >>

David Grantham demonstrating Tai Chi Ball

Training Exercises for Tai Chi Ball

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, David Grantham, October 31, 2011

The first pattern in external training exercises is known as circling. There are four different methods to complete the circle. Two are related to a vertical plane and two are related to a horizontal plane. More >>

Breathing Exercises for Tai Chi

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, David W. Grantham, October 24, 2011

The following will highlight some fundamental techniques required for nei gong. Nei gong is also known as internal gongfu. Internal gong focuses on regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi, and spirit. More >>