Stara Zagora— April 22, 2023 The official opening of the Yang Family Tai Chi Park in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria took place on April 22, 2023. Officiating at this special event were Mrs. Krassimira Chahova , the mayor of Stara Zagora, Mr. Petko Krumov, the head of Stara Zagora sports department and Mr. Tihomir Todorov, Director […]
Journal number 50 is here for members to read. If you are not a member and would like to join please click the button below to become a member. Click HERE to Read Journal Click HERE to Become a MEMBER Interview with Grandmaster Wu Bill Walsh: When you do tai chi. Are you thinking, are […]
2022 Rome Instructor Seminar After a 3-year break due to COVID-19, on October 7, 2022, we were finally able to come together for a three-day instructor seminar with Master Yang Jun. Many instructors and members of the Teacher Academy from Europe, United States and Canada participated in this long-anticipated event. We were guests at the […]
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It is with profound sadness that we wish to inform you of the passing of Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo, the fourth generation descendant of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. Obituary The generational grandmaster of Yang family Tai Chi Quan, the third son of the grandmaster of Yang Chengfu, Chinese Wushu 9th Duan, Wu Lin Baijie, member […]
MILAN, Italy, April 2, 2019 (Newswire.com) – A unique and exceptional event will take place in Selvino, Italy this May that tai chi enthusiasts everywhere will not want to miss. Six leading tai chi masters, representing the traditional styles of Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu (Hao), Sun and He tai chi chuan will give classes and perform […]
Grandmaster Yang Chengfu orally provided the Ten Essential Principles for the practice of Tai Chi Chuan to his senior student, Chen Wei Ming, who recorded the instructions in writing. Chen Wei Ming helped his teacher write three books on Tai Chi Chuan. The ten principles are provided in the following material. 1. Empty, Lively, Pushing […]
It is very clearly stated in the Ten Essentials of Tai Chi Chuan：should lift the head, sink the chest and pull up the back, sink the shoulders and drop the elbows, drop the hip and relax the waist. Meanwhile, center the tailbone. In order to lift the head, slightly tuck in your chin while pushing […]
In the Hand Form, Body Shape is closely linked to Footwork. The different stances have corresponding body shapes. Please note that no matter what footwork is used, the body shape must follow the Principles directing us to maintain the proper alignment resulting in smooth, easy movement and natural breathing. With three exceptions, when performing movements […]