Vol. 32, No. 5
October 2008

Yu Xiaolin discusses the importance of softness and naturalness to maximize Tai Chi as a combat art and for health. Yu teaches Yang styles derived from Yang Jianhou and Yang Banhou as well as Chen style from Chen Zhaokui.

Taiji’s Random Ring Formula

Xianhao Cheng of Philadelphia, writes about an important formula used in the martial art aspects of Tai Chi.

Zhang Fu Chen and Small Frame Tai Chi

Liu Xi Wen and Vincent Chu write about Liu’s teacher, Zhang Fu Chen, who studied with many teachers, including Yang Shaohou and Yang Chengfu.

The Importance of Practicing with Song

Alex Yeo of Singapore, gives insights into how to bring song into your daily practice.

Moving Qi with the Mind

In this vintage T’AI CHI Magazine article from August 1993, Wang Peisheng discusses how to use the mind to move the qi while doing the form or applications.

The Field of Cinnabar

Craig Voorhees discusses the energy and cultural aspects of the dantian.

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