All the way back in 2005, at a seminar on Tui Shou “Push Hands,” taught by Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang, I noticed an oft-repeated phrase of “Fang Song,” which he would emphasize and repeat over and over, when telling people to “relax.” But what is this concept of Fang Song, so often referenced within the martial …
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Few people realize it but Bruce Lee’s First Kung Fu Style Was Tai Chi! That’s right, the legendary martial artist and actor’s first system of martial study was Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). I have read numerous accounts that misrepresent his view of Taiji as being unfavorable. It is true that “Bruce Lee,” or as he …
“Clutter isn’t just the stuff on the floor. It’s anything that gets between you and the life you want to be living” – Peter WalshThere is something to be said about having a clean and organized work or living space. According to a study by Princeton University, researchers discovered that our environment can positively or …
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In an article entitled Speed Up Your Productivity By Slowing Down Your Work Habits, Forbes Communications Council member Amanda Brinkman, explains that “when you’re behind by 20 points, you can’t take a 20-point shot. You have to catch up slowly, one basket at a time, two points at a time (or in the case of Stephen …
There is a reason why an array of martial arts are practiced today. But with all of these choices, what martial arts are best for women’s self defense? Even styles that first originated hundreds or even thousands of years ago, have persisted. That is because they have been proven effective on some level and in …
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The Internet has brought us a lot of knowledge from all over the world, right to our fingertips. The problem is that along with easy access to global knowledge comes almost limitless accompanying bunk and misinformation. Perhaps no where is this more pronounced than in martial arts circles and websites. One particularly contentious debate is …
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When you initially begin training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), you might really feel overloaded with all that it seems you are expected to understand. But it is not simply method that you need to learn to progress. There is a high learning curb to class structure, and also social characteristics of each individual school. …
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Taijiquan, or “Tai Chi Chuan” is a perfect low-impact workout. Even with a minimal series of movement, Tai Chi can aid you in reaching your health and fitness objectives. It also gives you numerous advantages beyond that as well. Taiji is popularly thought of merely as a Chinese health technique included a collection of motions …
