It may not be everyone, but there is no denying the benefits of Tai Chi. Performed regularly Tai Chi can improve balance, stability and posture. It will also help you to relax and gain a greater sense of awareness over your body movements. Living Movement publish an excellent series of video clips that breakdown the many different forms into easy to follow and learn steps.
Number 6 in this excellent series of Tai Chi clips from Living Movement. If you are new to Tai Chi these videos are an absolute must watch, and of course, participate. They have convinced a couple of Surfgym crew to take up Tai Chi seriously.
By Living Movement. Another excellent clip from Living Movement. Different views of each movement promote and teach perfect technique. If you’re new to Tai Chi we recommend watching this clip.
By Living Movement. Tai Chi Form: 2 – Ward Off Left and Ward Off Right
By RABJJ Academy. Short striking routine using punches, knees and kicks. If you’re training with a friend and have access to pads, incorporating a striking routine into your workout is a great way to up the intensity.
By YogaEarth with Primal Yoga teacher Liz Arch. Santa Monica yoga teacher Liz Arch builds power in our legs through a series of her own martial arts yoga blend called Primal Yoga. She merges traditional Hatha yoga with the playfulness of Capoeira, the artistry of Kung Fu, the grace of Tai Chi, and the agility of Budokon into an athletic, heat-building flow, while focusing on alignment, balance, strength, power, and flexibility.
By Eolelf. Tai Chi and Chi Kung (Qigong) Warm-Ups practiced before doing Tai Chi forms. Performed by Greg Illich as taught to him by Master George Ling Hu. 1. Extension Exercise, forward and to the sides. 2. Chi Kung warm up for stretching the back, includes white ape donates the fruit. 3. Comb the Hair, and Taking Off the Helmet. 4. Side to Side Lateral Extension Exercise, including pulling the silk thread. 5. Move Hands like Floating Clouds (in place). [...]
By Eric Wong mma:http://www.EricWongMMA.com These exercises will improve your hip stability, which is a prerequisite for powerful punches. If anybody ever tells you that upper body strength is the key to punching power, run, don’t walk away.Punching power comes from technique then it comes from your hips and core, not your upper body. The exercises shown here will improve your hip stability, which will give you that extra snap at the end of a punch. So if you’re an MMA [...]
By Liam Bauckham Damo Mitchell performing the Hunyuan Taiji form. Shot using Canon 550D/Rebel T2i using 50mm 1.8. Music by Ed Davis
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