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Training in what is called Iron Shirt Qigong is one of the primary methods. It varies from system to system but invovles the reverse breathing but more importantily in uses the microcosmic orbit. ...

lol Laughing Cow....

Tai chi is often taught slow in the beginning but should be also taught at a "combat speed". Too many people only practice the form slow and do not realize that this is only...

The question should really be “is talking/chatting on message boards on the internet good for Tai Chi?” This argument is has been fun to watch for a while. It seems like everyone has their own take...

A classmate has a Kris Dao and it is wonderful. I have used it a couple of times and the weightis right and it is balanced.

They do come sharpend but you can ask for them to be dulled or they...

Thanks for the info. I looked for the book at Barnes and Nobel.com and it is currently out of print. They did point me to a rare book dealer that is selling it for $40-65.00 a piece.

I guess I...

Sam,

I set up the morpheus program. Can you let me know what i should be searching under?

Thanks

Sho Pi

Sam,

Thanks for the offer. I reformatted my hardrive and have not put that back on there. I will do that and then let you know. I would be very interested to see the form.

taich_student,
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This is very interesting. So could there have been a split in the Yang form with Lu Chan's sons?

Let's see if I don't muddy the waters more than they already are. :rolleyes:

The michuan form...

I think it was in the ROAM ABOUT THE TAIJI WORLD video. It was a short clip seen through the trees.

It did resemble some of the Chen movements yet was very distinctly different. I have noticed...

Has anyone heard of this form or currently practice it? I came across a couple of video clips and was very interested in seeing more.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Sho Pi

MightyB,

The cost really depends on several variables that we don't know. Some of which have already been discussed.

Here are the other questions that need to be answered first:
1. How many...

I think this looks like a great festival. I wish i could attend.

I have a question though. In light of all the extra security at airports and such how are you going to travel with your swords?...

Kung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual -- Shou-Yu Liang, Wen-Ching Wu; Hardcover

I just came across this book in the latest Tai Chi magazine. Has anyone seen it? ...

Brett,

I would agree with Brian and your observations about usable flexability.

I used to only do passive stretches as they were taught in grade school and high school. I was always fairly...

I have been doing research on this Dit Da Jow for awhile now. However, I can't seem to track down some of the herbs that I need. Does anyone know any good mail order herb stores?

Thanks

Sho Pi

Easily one the the top books out there. You cann't go wrong with having it in your library.

Everytime I read it I find another new insight.

Sho Pi

Easily one the the top books out there. You cann't go wrong with having it in your library.

Everytime I read it I find another new insight.

Sho Pi

lkfmdc and Mutant Warrior I would like to thank you for helping me realize that I was not alone.

I have watched these sanshou arguments for awhile and was very confused. I had always been taught...

Yep, great book. In fact, this is the best book out there.

It explains why you are doing what you are doing and then tells you how to do it. I must admit that the explanation can get a bit...

Depending on which school and what lineage you follow in your school will depend on what five animals you associate with the five elements.

The Wu-Hsing is very old and has different...