Li Yaxuan Demonstrates Yang Style Tai Chi

Li Yaxuan demonstrates a portion of the traditional Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan form, as well as some push hands, Li Yaxuan was a disciple of the famous 3rd generation Yang Family Tai Chi master Yang Cheng Fu. When he was 20 years old, LI Yaxun was introduced to the art of Tai Chi …

Imperial Yang Family Tai Chi Origins – Martial Art of the Imperial Palace

Imperial Yang Family Tai Chi Origins – The Once Hidden Martial Art of the Imperial Palace Our History and Lineage *It important to note that there are many different families of Tai Chi and even more various styles. (Be cautious of anyone claiming they have the only teaching and everyone else is wrong). Our family …

How Tai Chi Targets Fascia and Connective Tissues

Article written by Julie Paler  In class, as we learn how Tai Chi targets fascia and connective tissues through intelligent, conscious movement, we often hear Sifu Michael Paler say things like: “Gently stretch from your hip to your armpit.” “Stretch the arms forward, elbows down and away from the upper backbone, and spread the tissues away …

Yang Cheng Fu’s Ten Principles on Tai Chi Chuan – Tai Chi in Vancouver

Posted on by cgtomash in Little Mountain Tai Chi Blog 4 Comments Narrated by Yang Cheng Fu Recorded by Chen Wei Ming 1. Straightening The Head Stand straight and hold the head and neck naturally erect, with the mind concentrating on the top. Do not strain or be tense; otherwise, the blood and vital energy cannot …

Tai Chi and Its Effect on the Body’s Lymphatic System

Tai Chi Chuan for Health: Tai Chi and Its Effect on the body’s Lymphatic System Tai Chi Chuan movements, when done correctly, will act as a tool to help manually flush the body’s lymph system.  This doesn’t just happen by chance. These movements were intelligently designed to work with the three largest cluster of lymph nodes …

Talks On The Practice Of Taijiquan – Tai Chi in Vancouver

Narrated by Yang Cheng Fu Recorded by Zhang Hong Kui There are many schools of Chinese wushu (martial arts), all with technical skills based on philosophy. Since ancient times, many people have devoted their lifetime and energy to probing the nature and essence of wushu and mastering the maximum skills, but few have succeeded. However, …