Introduction to Qigong
Qigong and tai chi have a connection, both are heavily influenced by Daoism. The practice of qigong can be traced back to ancient China, some say its origins go back five thousand years but more likely 2 or 3 thousand years. Qigong exercises can be moving and fixed. The moving exercises are where parts of […]
First tai chi workshop since Covid-19 lockdown
Small group of PTCCI students of Dan met up near Northampton at the weekend for some socially distance instruction from Dan Docherty. There around 12 of us in attendance. It was a bit awkward at first, remembering to keep our distance and wearing masks when necessary. Arranged by Caroline, everything was in place to make […]
Spear form
Tai chi has three main weapon forms. Sword, sabre and spear. Spear is the shortest form, takes about a minute to perform. Easiest to learn the hardest to perfect. I am using a composite bamboo pole. This is from my private practice on Monday evening Chris Henney taught me the sequence that Dan Docherty had […]
Bare feet or shoes
Type of footwear you might want to consider
Face mask or not face mask
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/626036/your-coronavirus-face-mask-does-not-limit-oxygen-intake Hopefully this article above will debunk the myth that the wearing of face masks while practicing Tai Chi is detrimental. As we look at options to move forward with partner work, this may be an option to prevent the spread of future infectious diseases like COVID-19
Three amigos go training
Three of us were able to meet up in a suitable location while adhering to social distancing rules. It was nice to meet up for a couple of hours. Having a catch up and remembering to keep our distance. We had plenty to do practicing our forms and having a brief discussion to see what […]
Single whip
Introducing the single whip in the PTCCI system
Cloud hands
With large circling arms interchanging while the the trunk/waist rotates left and right. This is a relaxing exercise with martial practicality. Done with small weights can build strength and improve grip.
No special equipment needed
Easy to start practicing with no specialist equipment or clothing required. Most of what you need is probably in your wardrobe or easy obtain. Pair of flat pumps or trainers are ideal, try to avoid footwear that has a heel like running trainers. Loose fitting gym clothes like a t-shirt and jogging bottoms are great […]
Silk pyjamas in the park or Supreme ultimate fist
Supreme ultimate fist, tai chi is the supreme ultimate and chuan in this context is fist. Many when they think of tai chi they conjure up images of people in silk pyjamas moving very slowly in a park. That is an aspect of tai chi and very popular as a exercise, but it couldn’t be […]
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