It was hot the other day and I was practicising a Tai Chi posture in front of my mirror wearing my shorts.
Through the reflection of the mirror I noticed my knees were out of alignment. Had I been wearing my normal pants I may not have noticed the error.
It was a good lesson – in […]
Archives for February 2011
Spear Form – Strength Training Tip
Just had a work out with my Tai Chi spear form practicing strength drills.
As I was training I noticed I was occasionally off balance, particularly when I was using fajing.
The spear is about 8 feet in length, made of bamboo and a weighty beast.
I need to make sure I stay in control of the weapon […]
Tai Chi Form: Reverse Thinking
I’ve just been experimenting with my Tai Chi form in the garden. A perfect day for it with the sun out, mild temperature.
Here’s what I did.
I focused my energy in the opposite direction as I moved throughout the form. And I felt a more powerful and connected feeling than usual when completing the form.
The technique […]
Thank You
I just ducked out to the shops and I wanted to share this story with you now.
I bumped into someone whom I’d not seen for several years. I had taught her Tai Chi 14 years ago when I was running a club near where I live.
Here’s how the conversation went.
‘Oh, hello, how are you? ‘ […]
Teaching Kidz Martial Arts
Here is a previous post from my Chris Chats blog which is relevant for all Tai Chi and Martial Arts teachers who work with children.
Although the emphasis in the article is on sports and is aimed for parents – the key themes are just as relevant for martial arts teachers too.
I would be interested in […]
