Four years ago, in a private tai chi lesson, Caroline Addenbrooke wrote down some notes, as she had been doing for a while, and Sifu Leo Ming said: “You could eventually write a whole book just on this one form!” They were practicing the Yang Short form, and this then sparked something in their minds. Taiji and the martial arts have been Sifu Leo’s love, so he was excited to make use of a different form of media to express… Read More »Sifu Leo’s Book Launch
Sifu Leo is launching his book on 14th November, and is offering this Giveaway: Sifu Leo’s Giveaway: Enter to win Four private taiji lessons with Sifu Leo in person or via an online platform (like zoom, cisco, or skype) , valued at R1800, when you purchase two copies of his new book “Yang Short Form. A beginners guide to Taiji Chaun” at the special price of R650 each. Both purchases must be made between the dates of 26th October 2020… Read More »Giveaway
When months and days and hours of training in martial arts, specifically in tai chi, comes together in a matter of a couple of seconds:
Tips on some techniques for the yang broad sword
Sifu Leo Ming shares some of the common mistakes in tai chi stances and his tips to correct them. For more information on online Tai Chi Classes broadcast from Johannesburg during lockdown, contact Sifu Leo Ming on 0833780468.
For the unconverted or scientifically minded person, if you need some scientific proof of the many benefits of tai chi, then check out this easily understood video, entitled “Qi Gong & Tai Chi – Evidence Based Medicine”: For more information on Tai Chi Classes in Johannesburg, contact Sifu Leo Ming on 0833780468.
Whether learning something new, or practicing it for many years, there is such value in focusing one’s efforts for an extended period of time on that activity. Retreats offer just that kind of opportunity, and so the tai chi retreats offered by Mings Martial Arts is a yearly, and sometimes even bi-yearly, event, for those students wanting to deepen their practice. This year’s retreat in September was enjoyed by a range of students, who came to not only learn more… Read More »Tai Chi Retreat 2019
Sifu Leo Ming ran one of his tai chi experiences, as well as a self defense course, for the Protea Hotel chain, for their team at the Melrose Arch “Fire and Ice”. They got to enjoy the views of Johannesburg, and some winter sunshine, from the roof of Melrose Arch. The principles behind ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ were fun to explore, as they relate to the principles of tai chi, being concepts like ying and yang, and of soft and hard.… Read More »Fire and Ice Tai Chi Team Building
The millennial generation spend a lot of their time doing many things, especially as their lives are so intertwined with so much technology and social media. Yet it is very important for them to have “alone time” with themselves. Doing practices like tai chi, meditation, qigong or similar types of activities would provide this quiet time. These perceived slower activities though are a big contrast to what you find with the young people of today, who are active and busy… Read More »Why Millennials are learning Tai Chi
Written by Telana Simpson Tai Chi is an integral part of my life- but it hasn’t always been that way. I had to make it part of my lifestyle. From developing that routine and tweaking my attitude to how I practice this martial art, I have come to experience not only it’s benefits in health and chi, but also in a sense of balance in my life. I am also a Courage Coach, and feel privileged to share time with… Read More »For Beginners in Tai Chi: Tips from a Life Coach