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.

THE POWER OF INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS
By B. K. Frantzis. Gives a cross-platform view of martial arts power as developed and used in Bagua, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Hsing-I. He discusses the nature of internal martial arts, as well as their differences and similarities and their techniques. Key issues such as speed and healing energy are also addressed. The book is also his personal story of learning the martial arts and of his teachers in Asia.Paperback. 7 1/4 X 9 1/4.

Wang Fengming is a top disciple of Feng Zhiqiang, one of the most important Tai Chi Chuan teachers in China. He taught for many years in Finland and Europe and now teaches Tai Chi and qiqong in New York and New Jersey.In this issue, he discusses various kinds of jin, or internal strength, and how to use them for self-defense and ultimately for health and well-being.
Jin is different from ordinary, or external...