T'AI CHI Magazine is the leading international magazine for persons interested in Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), qigong, and other internal martial arts, as well as those interested in similar Chinese disciplines which contribute to fitness, health, and a balanced personal sense of well being.

Now in its 33rd year, it is respected for the quality of its content and the continuing effort to contribute to the development of Tai Chi Chuan world wide. Its feature articles are written by and about international authorities from China and other countries throughout the world.

The magazine is published by Marvin Smalheiser, who founded the publication in 1977 as a four page newsletter. He has practiced Tai Chi since 1969 and studied with Marshall Ho'o and Kai-ying Tung. He teaches at Los Angeles City College Community Services program and Griffith Park.

See the links under The Magazine/Magazine Issues for descriptions of the content in each issue.

Wild Goose Qigong Part 1
By Lu Gui Rong. This tape teaches the first 34 movements of the first 64 form of the famous Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong, a 1,000-year-old Taoist qigong. It is good for illnesses or injuries that have developed as a result of everyday life activities. It is one of the most popular qigong methods in China. There is a demonstration at the beginning and end. Teaching involves six groups of movements repeated slowly four times each in front of a large mirror showing a back view. They are show at slow and normal speeds.Names of the movements ...

Li Deyin, who has numerous credentials as a coach, is interviewed in Beijing for this issue by Zhou Lishang. Li discusses the origin and development of the 24-Form Simplified Taiji. But he also discusses at length important principles for practice, giving insight into how to implement them. He describes these principles as the key for entering the gate of Taijiquan.
How to implemen...