Tai chi may have very early roots in China, yet it has and still is spreading in popularity all over the world. This is due to the many benefits it provides. Here is a short clip that explains taijiquan and it’s wealth that we can enjoy. It also has some interesting footage of Chen village– where we recently visited on our tour to China. The video covers: What is the link between Wújí and taijí? And tai chi and ying… Read More »The Wealth of Taijiquan
During our visit to Chen Village, we spent a few hours exploring the 2800 square meters of the Chen Village Museum. Being the birthplace of Tai Chi, the museum is a wonderful collection of art, sculptures and information about the history and theory of this martial arts. The museum also has a way of introducing you to the tai chi Masters and their life stories. In this video, about half way through, you will see the painting of a master… Read More »Chen Village Museum
Chen is the village where the Chen Form of Tai Chi originated. Over 11 generations ago, and more than 350 years ago, the Chen Family combined martial arts with breathing techniques and Chinese medicine, and created what we know as Tai Chi today, in the Chen Form. It is still taught today in Chen Village by the descendants of this historic family. On our trip to China, here are our South African students and our fellow US travel companions mingling… Read More »Chen Village Visit