Journal of Chinese Martial Studies
The Journal of Chinese Martial Studies has released the inaugural edition of its bi-annual magazine. The first edition, Summer 2009, is currently available as a free download. According to the magazine's web site, the Journal of Chinese Martial Studies is a bi-annual designed periodical for academics who are interested in Chinese Studies who want to broaden their knowledge of Chinese martial arts culture, and also for dedicated martial artists who want to broaden their understanding of the martial arts. The magazine's editorial panel is led by Ma Mingda, Professor of History at Jinan University. According to the magazine, Ma's published works ...
About the Written Tradition of Taijiquan
Freya and Martin Boedicker from Willich, Germany, run the Forum for Traditional Wu Tai Chi Chuan and teach Tai Chi in Germany, England, Holland, Poland, Belgium, Spain, and South Africa. They are long-time students of Ma Jiangbao, the son of Wu Yinghua and Ma Yueliang. Martin Boedicker holds a Master's degree in East Asian Science and has taught a seminar on "Visualizing Chinese Thinking Structures" at the University of Witten for six years. Freya Boedicker, a chemistry teacher, also develops Tai Chi teacher training. Both have published articles on Tai Chi theory and application in Tai Chi journals across Europe. ...
LNG Cardiff launches new web site
Cardiff. Lotus Nei Gong (LNG) Cardiff has launched its new web site. LNG Cardiff teaches Taiji Quan, also called Tai Chi Chuan, and the Internal Arts. 'The school is led by Neil Lodge, a long time practitioner in the martial arts, mostly Karate but also Aikido, Xing Yi and BaguaZhang. "TaijiQuan is a deep and profound art that works on a number of levels, Neil says. "Most people already know of its health benefits, but it is also a martial art that uses relaxed power to redirect and overcome a greater force, and is a path to spiritual development, which is why ...
LNG announces Yang October workshop
Henton, Somerset. Lotus Nei Gong continues its series of Yang Family short form workshops in Brecon on October 16th - 18th, 2009. Led by LNG senior teacher Paul Mitchell, the weekend course at Brecon's "Bunkhouse" features the Yang Family Short Form as taught within Lotus Nei Gong’s Taiji syllabus. As well as the sequence, Paul will look at eight postures in detail, along with applications and Toui-Shou or ‘Pushing hands’. Taiji Quan is a Nei Gong system and as such there may also be exercises included to awaken the energy system. Need directions to "the bunkhouse"? Try Taiji Online’s map tool ...
Chinese horoscopes – coming soon!
It is the year of the ox, and Gaynor has news for metal oxes, fire horses, water monkeys, earth dragons, and more, more, more. Each week the Taiji Online team will be adding more signs from the Chinese calendar, with a final article explaining how to find your sign. Check back soon to check your year's progress!
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