Since November 2013 we have been constructing a new building for our Long Tou Shan Tai Chi school, on the top of a hill overlooking the Li River and with fresh air, peace and quiet, and sublime views of the mountains. We're getting close to finishing construction, and hoping we can open in September. Over the next few months, we will be posting updates and photos as we get closer to the big day!
Tai Chi is both a martial art and a form of meditation. As a system of exercise it is suitable for people of all ages and requires little or no special equipment. It will help you improve your physical health, it can give you skills in self defence and will teach you how to relax. Tai Chi is an ancient practice that has a history going back hundreds of years. You will recognise it as a form of internal martial [...]
Qi translates as 'energy' or 'breath'. It is what the Japanese call Ki (like in AiKiDo) and Hindus call Prana. Qi Gong means "working with the qi." It is the ancient Chinese practice of becoming aware of this life energy and learning how to control its flow. By focusing on your Qi, You can become as soft as a Baby. Dao De Jing (chap 10). Qi Gong uses a series of postures, and movements linked with deep breathing as [...]
