BaFa Wubu: Balance and Energy in Movement
The Benefits of BaFa Wubu BaFa Wubu, often translated as the “Eight Methods and Five Steps,” is a traditional Chinese martial arts form that emphasizes fluidity, strength, and mindfulness. Practiced by martial artists of all skill levels, BaFa Wubu blends elements of physical movement, mental focus, and energetic balance. But what exactly makes BaFa Wubu […]
Exploring the Essence of Push Hands in Tai Chi
Unveiling the Story of Push Hands Push Hands, or Tui Shou in Mandarin is a fundamental training method among many Tai Chi disciplines. It’s often practiced with a partner and is designed to develop sensitivity, balance, coordination, and martial applications within the framework of Tai Chi principles. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Tai Chi movements flow […]
Qigong: More than just breathing.
Qigong: A Time-Honored Path to Holistic Wellness Dating back over 3000 years, Qigong stands as a venerable pillar of Chinese health practices, weaving together breath control and physical movement to foster mental, emotional, and physical harmony. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Martial Arts, its primary focus lies in the realm of preventative health care. […]
Grasping The Peacocks Tail
Grasping The Peacocks Tail Further to our series on Yang style Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan, Grasping The Peacocks Tail is a combination rather than a single move. You may know the beginning as Grasp the Peacocks Tail, but in other circles it has a different name. Grasp the Sparrows Tail, Grasp the Birds Tail are […]
Peng Jin – The Internal Concept
Peng Jin – Your Qi Engine Peng Jin, is a comprehensive attribute that demands considerable time, dedication, and patience to cultivate within one’s physical structure. Once attained, it should persist consistently. “Don’t put power into the form let your inner strength arise from the form.” ~ Author Unkown Peng Jin follows on from a previous […]
Acacia Ridge Tai Chi
Acacia Ridge Tai Chi The class is part of the Acacia Ridge 50’s and Better Program and is under Brisbane City Council. The Centre is located at: 29 Chardean St, Acacia Ridge (cnr Coley and Chardean)9 am start. Entry into this venue is off the main street next to the Kindergarten. The class is primarily aimed […]
Draw The Bow To Shoot The Hawk
Drawing The Bow To Shoot The Hawk Ba Duan Jin Qigong, as previously mentioned, is a well-known and widely practiced form of Qigong in China. This ancient set of exercises has been passed down through generations and is very popular. “Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk” follows on from our first exercise in the […]
Two Hands Hold Up The Heavens
Ba Duan Jin, also known as the “Eight Pieces of Brocade” or “Eight Brocades,” is one of the most well-known and widely practiced forms of Qigong in China. It is an ancient set of exercises that has been passed down through generations and is popular for its simplicity, effectiveness, and accessibility. The Ba Duan Jin […]
How Kick With Heel Can Balance Your Life
Eight Form – Kick With Heel The “Kick with Heel” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that involve executing a kicking action with the heel of the foot. It is a dynamic movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms. The picture to the […]
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
Eight Form – Golden Rooster The “Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg” movement follows the Wave Hands Like Clouds in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan. It refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that mimic the balance and poise of a rooster standing on one leg. It is a fundamental movement found in […]
Wave Hands Like Clouds
Wave Hands Like Clouds The “Wave Hands Like Clouds” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that mimic the flowing and undulating motion of clouds. It is a key movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms. The Wave Hands Like Clouds movement follows Part […]
Part The Wild Horse’s Mane
Part The Horse’s Mane The “Part the Wild Horse’s Mane” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that imitate the actions of a person parting the mane of a wild horse. It is a fundamental movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms. The Part […]