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Johannesburg Tai Chi Retreats

Sifu Leo holds retreats in Johannesburg often, where the focus is on the practice of qigong and taiji, while relaxing and centering oneself in beautiful surroundings, eating wholesome food. As tai chi practitioner Ashley describes his experience of the retreats: Our Tai Chi retreat is a beautiful way to escape from the demands of everyday life, and experience an uplifting and inspirational weekend cocooned in a lovely setting. The weekend unfolds in the spirit of Tai Chi – no rush, no deadlines,… Read More »Johannesburg Tai Chi Retreats

Tai chi Retreat in Magaliesburg, Johannesburg

By Ralph Whittal Tai Chi has been part of my life for the past six months or so. I have found it to be beneficial and I could not imagine a life without my weekly Tai Chi routine. Some of the benefits for me have included centering and grounding of my thoughts and it has also helped me to find balance in my life. I’m very much a Tai Chi beginner and went on my first Tai Chi retreat in… Read More »Tai chi Retreat in Magaliesburg, Johannesburg

Leo Low Ming in Greece for training in Taiji

In June of 2016 Sifu Leo Low Ming trained under internationally renowned Grandmaster Jesse Tsao in Athens, Greece.Leo was fortunate to have private tuition with Grandmaster for a number of days, where they focused on the health aspects of chi gong and taiji, learning about the postures and related organs.Insight into the yang forms was explained in detail, as well as some chen and wu styles of tai chi, including the taiji Bang of sifu Jesse. Grandmaster was trained by the… Read More »Leo Low Ming in Greece for training in Taiji

40th Martial Arts Training Anniversary

Taiji Training in America To celebrate his 40th martial arts training anniversary, Sifu Leo Low Ming spent a few weeks training in Boston and Toronto, America, in June and July of 2015. Boston In Boston, Leo got to meet and spend days with the international master Darin Yee 8th degree Uechi Ryu. Leo had great private discussions and instruction on various effective techniques with sensei Darin Yee, who is very well known in the martial arts circles. Here they are… Read More »40th Martial Arts Training Anniversary

Tai Chi at Secret Sunday event in Johannesburg

Secret Sunrise describes themselves as “a community of inclusion built around an interactive dance movement. It is a fun, energetic, mindful, silent disco celebration.” As part of this movement, Sifu Leo Low Ming offers tai chi sessions before the dancing sessions.  On Sunday 10th July the secret warehouse venue in Maboneng, Johannesburg, was transformed into a playground for the morning.  Sifu stood on wooden boxes to allow everyone to see, and part of the session was also outside in a courtyard.… Read More »Tai Chi at Secret Sunday event in Johannesburg

Credo for Mings Martial Arts Academy Johannesburg

Mission To teach all people wanting to learn about taiji and martial arts, its tradition, origin and culture. To provide information on emerging medical related studies and the healing properties of taiji creating health, positivity and contentment in our community, regardless of race, religion, gender, and status. To propagate taiji and martial arts in its history, tradition and culture. To keep open minded and to create positive thought patterns in the journey of the tao. Purpose To provide a safe… Read More »Credo for Mings Martial Arts Academy Johannesburg

Dr Helen Didcott on Tai Chi and Healing in today’s world

Dr Helen Didcott says she tries to keep herself balanced through Tai Chi, which she has practiced for 20 years, many of those years as a student of Mings Martial Arts Academy.  She shares in this podcast about “Healing in today’s world” about the similarities between tai chi and homeopathy; and it’s benefits, like how it helps us find balance, peace, and an awareness of our body and it’s energies, from the macroscopic to the microscopic. (skip ahead to around the 23 minutes mark,… Read More »Dr Helen Didcott on Tai Chi and Healing in today’s world

Tim Ferriss talks about Tai Chi and Martial Arts

Tim Ferriss is most well known for his books “The Four Hour Work Week” and more recently, “The Four Hour Body” and “The Four Hour Chef.”  He also has a great podcast show, interviewing high performers. In his one episode he talks with Chef Joshua Skenes who is famous for his use of fire in his restaurants.  Joshua has also been practicing tai chi and martial arts for many years.   Tim and Joshua talk about: the benefits of tai chi for health… Read More »Tim Ferriss talks about Tai Chi and Martial Arts

World Tai Chi Day Event in Johannesburg – 2016

To celebrate World Tai Chi Day and the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong, join us for a complimentary class before a talk, to try tai chi out – from 08:30 to 09:15.   Trying out this class will give you an experience of what is involved physically and mentally in taiji. This class will be followed by an “Introduction to Tai Chi” Talk and Demo, where you will learn about tai chi and its benefits, and the best way to… Read More »World Tai Chi Day Event in Johannesburg – 2016

Introduction to Tai Chi – Monthly Talks for Beginners

Do you have questions about Tai Chi? Why is it useful to develop your chi? And quieten your mind? And have a practice that exercises both body and mind? Would you like to know about Tai Chi’s many other benefits? How about the best and most helpful way to learn the practice of taiji? Find out these answers and many more, and learn about Tai Chi from Sifu Leo Low Ming, who has been teaching the art of Qigong and Taiji… Read More »Introduction to Tai Chi – Monthly Talks for Beginners