As the muscles of the inner thigh work together, the Tai Chi practitioner must focus and control the energy produced so that balance and power are focused and controlled. Although, it is beyond the scope of this article to review the specific points of origin and functionality of each of the muscle of the leg,…
Learn MoreWill the real tai chi please stand up? How long each day do most tai chi practitioners practice tai chi; practice doesn’t have to be limited to 10 minutes a day. Tai Chi is a useful aid during any activity; and can be learned to be incorporated into your way of life, so that it…
Learn MoreJoining in the 2013 Five Day February Intensive with William C. C. Chen (1 E 28 Street – 7th fl. New York City) is a memorable learning experience for all his students and instructors who gather from all over the world. It included refinement of the Yang style tai chi form, push hands techniques, and…
Learn MoreBackground Tai chi chuan sometimes referred to as taiji or tai chi, is practiced throughout the world as a health exercise that, when practiced regularly, is an effective and powerful martial art, a health exercise, has meditative benefits, and can make your daily living activities easier to manage. The Yang style was brought to the…
Learn MoreTai Chi is an ancient martial art and health exercise. By constant practice of the tai chi forms you develop “muscle memory” ….your body will get used to moving in a specific way. It’s obvious that the martial artist must be coordinated and have great balance control when sparring; however, it is just a important…
Learn MoreIf you are a baby boomer, born between 1946 and 1964, you might be thinking more about your health and physical fitness as you are getting older. There’s an ancient Chinese soft style martial art, tai chi chuan, that can be learned at home without any fancy equipment, no monthly health club fees, many peripheral…
Learn MorePatients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can improve balance, muscle tone and reduce stress by practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis. In an email recently sent by Priscilla Chen, wife of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen, it was noted that tai chi practitioners with MS benefited from this slow, meditative, and repetitive exercise. It was shown…
Learn MoreFollow a simple exercise and start to get the feel of the energy in your body that you can learn to utilize. Start with the meditation exercise below and build up to using your energy in every day living. What makes a ball player able to hit a 400 foot home run, a golfer hit…
Learn MoreArthritis is a common physiological condition among people across the world. It is rare among youths but there has been a steady increase over the last decade. Arthritis, especially in the knees, is a problem that a majority of elders in the US, UK, Europe as well as Australia and Asia suffer from. Arthritis is…
Learn MoreTai Chi is a Chinese health and meditation exercise that helps improve balance, while also being an effective martial art. As you practice this soft style kung fu you learn to breathe deeply while focusing on body mechanics. As you perform the slow movements, the tai chi form; as you will begin to feel calm…
Learn MoreThe experienced tai chi practitioner learns how to relax the muscles of their rib cage, and, therefore, the practitioner can be prepared to channel energy with explosive power. Examples of slow Fa Ching or slow explosive power can be seen demonstrated with these links: CHENG MAN CHING FORUM- GRAND MASTER CHU HONG PING FA JIN…
Learn MoreThe movements practiced by most beginners of Tai Chi Chuan at first limited to physical moves. It takes a while, depending upon how often someone practices as it is based upon natural ability. Beginners are not to focus their energy; it’s difficult enough to just memorize how the body moves and forms postures. As the…
Learn MoreTai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese health exercise and martial art. It is said that practitioners derive many benefits thought to be magical, however, on a practical basis, studies support the benefits of consistent practice. Not magical ……..just beneficial. Tai Chi can be learned by anyone at any age with consistent practice. To get…
Learn MoreIn the practical fighting situation explosive compression of energy Chi is required to accelerate a quick speed for action. The energy or Chi in the fingers or feet will energize to the level of the strikes as it is needed. Body mechanics will provide adequate compression of the energy to meet the demand for the…
Learn MoreJoining in the 2013 Five Day February Intensive with William C. C. Chen (1 E 28 Street – 7th fl. New York City) is a memorable learning experience for all his students and instructors who gather from all over the world. It included refinement of the Yang style tai chi form, push hands techniques, and…
Learn MoreArthritis is a common physiological condition among people across the world. It is rare among youths but there has been a steady increase over the last decade. Arthritis, especially in the knees, is a problem that a majority of elders in the US, UK, Europe as well as Australia and Asia suffer from. Arthritis is…
Learn MoreTai chi chuan is a health and meditative exercise. It originated in China. It is also a powerful martial art. It also will benefit health and aid relaxation. It’s also an effective training exercise for self-defense. Your balance and deep breathing will also improve. Patience is a side benefit. More energy is one of the benefits of a disciplined practitioner of Tai Chi. To achieve…
Learn MoreWill the real tai chi please stand up? How long each day do most tai chi practitioners practice tai chi; practice doesn’t have to be limited to 10 minutes a day. Tai Chi is a useful aid during any activity; and can be learned to be incorporated into your way of life, so that it…
Learn MoreSummary of “A Randomized, Controlled Trial of tai chi for the Prevention of Falls: The Central Sydney tai chi Trial” Authors of the study: Alexander Voukelatos, MA (Psychol) et al Published on the Journal of American Geriatric Society, August 2007. 55:1185–1191, 2007 This largest fall prevention study in the world involved 702 people in the…
Learn MoreScienceDaily (June 1, 2009) — The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status. Musculoskeletal pain, such as that experienced by people with…
Learn MoreStiffness, fatigue, balance and well-being improved after two months, study finds By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis patients may gain physical and emotional relief from the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi, finds a new study, the largest of its kind. Patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia felt…
Learn MoreScienceDaily (Oct. 29, 2009) — Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements…
Learn MoreScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2010) — In the largest study to date of the Arthritis Foundation’s Tai Chi program, participants showed improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being. Their ability to reach while maintaining balance also improved, said Leigh Callahan, PhD, the study’s lead author, associate professor in the University of North Carolina at…
Learn MoreBy Daryn Eller WebMD Feature March 27, 2000 (Venice, Calif.) — On weekday mornings, the boardwalk in Santa Monica, Calif., is a whirlwind of power walkers, runners, inline skaters, and cyclists. Yet each day amid the hubbub, a group stands off to the side. With feet spread wide and knees flexed, they glide through a…
Learn MoreGentle movements of the ancient Chinese exercise tai chi are one of many alternatives to help elderly people find pain relief. By Jeanie Lerche Davis WebMD Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD The movements of tai chi are gentle, graceful, mystical — and a safe way to relieve arthritis pain and gain balance, strength,…
Learn MoreFuzhong Li, Ph.D., Peter Harmer, Ph.D., M.P.H., Kathleen Fitzgerald, M.D., Elizabeth Eckstrom, M.D., M.P.H., Ronald Stock, M.D., Johnny Galver, P.T., Gianni Maddalozzo, Ph.D., and Sara S. Batya, M.D. N Engl J Med 2012; 366:511-519 February 9, 2012 Background Patients with Parkinson’s disease have substantially impaired balance, leading to diminished functional ability and an increased risk…
Learn MoreMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: December 2004 – Volume 36 – Issue 12 – pp 2046-2052 Clinical Sciences: Clinically Relevant LI, FUZHONG; HARMER, PETER; FISHER, K JOHN; MCAULEY, EDWARD Abstract Purpose: To determine whether improved functional balance through a Tai Chi intervention is related to subsequent reductions in falls among elderly persons. Methods:…
Learn MoreTAI CHI CHUAN from William C. C. Chen Website (www.williamccchen.com) Tai Chi Chuan and Blood Pressure (Reuters) – T’ai chi – a slow, relaxed form of exercise with origins in ancient China – lowered people’s blood pressure almost as well as moderate intensity aerobic exercise, according to a study presented recently at a meeting sponsored…
Learn MoreAmerican Journal of Chinese Medicine Summer-Fall, 2001 Heart rate responses and oxygen consumption during Tai Chi Chuan practice. Author/s: Ching Lan Abstract: Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a popular Chinese conditioning exercise, however, its exercise intensity remains controversial. The objective of this study was to determine the exercise intensity of Yang TCC by measuring heart…
Learn MoreMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: December 2004 – Volume 36 – Issue 12 – pp 2046-2052 Clinical Sciences: Clinically Relevant LI, FUZHONG; HARMER, PETER; FISHER, K JOHN; MCAULEY, EDWARD Abstract Purpose: To determine whether improved functional balance through a Tai Chi intervention is related to subsequent reductions in falls among elderly persons. Methods:…
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