Category Archives: taijiquan

Why Tai Chi?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by theinternalathlete

When someone asks me what Internal Arts training can do for them I usually have to pause before I give an answer; there are just so many potential benefits that it would take quite some time for me to outline … Continue reading →

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Basic movement patterns and body coherence

Posted on November 6, 2019 by theinternalathlete

When I was a college student I used to give guitar lessons. It was a great way to earn money without being too time consuming and I soon realised that I really liked the teaching process, not to mention the … Continue reading →

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Taiji Almighty – Training with Chen Bing

Posted on November 23, 2018 by theinternalathlete

First published in Winter 2013 edition of Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine “First, you have to find your body.” Calm and cool Chen Bing looks at each of us in turn. After patiently watching us carefully demonstrate the opening … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Chen Bing

Posted on November 29, 2016 by theinternalathlete

‘After ten years of training Laojia all day, everyday, it only took me 2 and ½ hours to learn Xinjia’ says Chen Bing smiling at us. ‘It’s easy!’ he adds, ‘once you know the basics’. Everyone groans, because inevitably this … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang

Posted on May 4, 2016 by theinternalathlete

First published in 2015 in Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine Last year I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang. After having trained with Master Chen for the last 14 years I have found his … Continue reading →

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Training with grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang

Posted on November 17, 2015 by theinternalathlete

First published in the No.49 edition of Tai Chi Chuan and Oriental Arts Magazine ‘Learning Taijiquan means to educate oneself. It is like slowly advancing from primary school to university. As time passes, more and more knowledge is gained. Without … Continue reading →

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Staying Balanced

Posted on January 5, 2015 by theinternalathlete

first published in Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine 2015 Daniel: ‘When do I learn how to punch?‘ Mr. Miyagi: ‘Better to learn balance. Balance is key. Balance good, then karate good, everything good. Balance bad, then better pack up, … Continue reading →

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