New video: 16-movement form
In the Members-Only area we have added a video of GM Yang Jun performing the 16-Movement Form. http://2009.yangfamilytaichi.com/members-only/videos.php … Continue reading
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Master Yang accepts seven disciples
Master Yang Jun accepted seven disciples July 9, 2014. This event was held at Seelbach Hilton Hotel, Louisville, KY, USA. The new disciples are 杨雅谦Duc Nguyen Minh, 杨雅竹 Pam Boyde, 杨雅兰Teresa Zuniga, 杨雅儒Konstantinos Kotsifakis, 杨雅诚Ruben Coirini, 杨雅梅Anna Siniscalco, and 杨雅信Fernando … Continue reading
Master Yang honored as Kentucky Colonel
Master Yang Jun was awarded the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel on July 7, 2014. Louisville Mayor Fischer presented the Kentucky Colonel certificate to Master Yang Jun. Wikipedia says “Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor given by the … Continue reading
Symposium Orientation
There’s a new page to help all symposium attendees with orientation: http://taichisymposium.com/orientation/ . It contains an Attendee Orientation slideshow and the DVD Pre-Order form. Alsp. a link to the Symposium Handbook. … Continue reading
Tai Chi Chuan is One Family
An interview with Grandmaster Yang Jun By Bill Walsh 2014 is an important year for Tai Chi Chuan. Once again, leading exponents of the traditional styles will come together for a Tai Chi Chuan Symposium, where they will … Continue reading
Tai Chi and Multiple Sclerosis
Restoring a Sense of Balance and Strength By Karen Thaxton I have MS (multiple sclerosis), which has negatively affected my sense of balance and control of my right leg. However, I now regularly practice Tai Chi, and Tai Chi has … Continue reading
The Balance of Nature
Basic Principles and Features of Taiji Quan By Lu Shengli English translation by Zhang Yun The central principle of Taiji Quan derives from one of the most fundamental concepts in traditional Chinese culture. The concept first appeared in Yi Jing … Continue reading
The Evolution of Taijiquan
Further Conversations with Master Wu Wenhan By Dave Barrett, translated by Yang Jun DB: Can you tell us about the importance of Wang Zongyue and why his theories helped create Taijiquan? WW: I am very happy to see you again … Continue reading
Foundation: Stance Work in Tai Chi Chuan Practice
An Interview with Masters Yang Zhenduo and Yang Jun Conducted by Dave Barrett, Translated by Jerry Karin This July when the Masters were in Portland, Oregon for the Seminar, they were kind enough to agree to an interview after a … Continue reading
Master Profile: Sun Yongtian
By Sun Yongtian, as told to Dave Barrett Translated by Mui Gek Chan I was born in 1948. Since my youth, I was always interested in the martial arts. I practiced many types of martial arts, including long fist … Continue reading