So first what is Tai Chi Peng? When people talk about taiji peng they are talking about one of the 4 energies inside tai chi. You can generally see all of these energies throughout the Tai Chi Form. This video specifically talks about Peng. Peng (Ward Off)Liu (Roll Back)Ji (Press)An (Push) Tai Chi Peng - Transcript [Sije Jamie] … [Read more...]
Neijia – Top 3 Internal Martial Arts
In Chinese Martial Arts, Neijia refers to the different styles of neijing, or internal martial arts. These styles focus on mental, spiritual, and qi-related aspects of martial arts. Learn more about Neijia and its history in this article. This article will also discuss some of the benefits of the different styles. Internal Martial Arts are a great choice if … [Read more...]
Tai Chi 8 Form Names (Yang Style)
The Tai Chi 8 Form is based on the Yang Style Long Form, which is a more traditional style that uses 108 postures and generally takes about 20 minutes to perform. Originally, the Yang Style Long Form was studied by Professor Cheng Man-Ching, a member of the famous Yang Family. He was granted special permission to shorten it in order to teach it to … [Read more...]
Internal Martial Arts | Do They Really Work?
For me personally I have always been fascinated with Internal Martial Arts. Through my own research I have seen some pretty silly things and heard some outrageous claims. People tend to listen to people's opinions rather than facts. You will hear stories about someone somewhere doing something amazing and that story is passed along from person to … [Read more...]
Tai Chi Saying “High As Heaven, Low As Earth
I feel Tai Chi is one of the most mis understood martial art in the world. Which is surprising to me because it's also one of the oldest styles dating back thousands of years. For many people when they hear the words Tai Chi they think of health and wellness. While it is true that training in this martial art will yield great results in your health and … [Read more...]