Thursday 30 June 2011

Taichi For Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Diabetes Video

My greatest appreciation to Suhaila for composing the following video, great reference for beginners

1. Taichi For osteoporosis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPA6jEkyRzo

2. Taichi For Arthritis 1 & 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9jV74F54g

3. Taichi For Diabetes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwLhml3mnA

Sunday 26 June 2011

24 steps simplified taiji video - good reference

 Mr CS Lee from Wed class shared this helpful video from youtube, I think it is a good reference for beginners: 星期三的 CS Lee 和大家分享这两个录像,希望对一些初学者有帮助

24式太极拳教程

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYQek3PvQX8&feature=related

Another video about the breathing method while practising 24 steps taiji

24式太極拳呼吸練習

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErHAXHb2MrQ&feature=related

Monday 6 June 2011

2011 National Wushu Championship

On 26th May 2011 one of my students from the Toa Payoh Taichi Group, Mr David Teo participated in the 2011 National Wushu Championship competing in the international competitive taichi routines 24-style (senior category) event, after about 4 weeks of coaching from me..

Despite having to compete against experienced participants, he managed to secure a handsome score for himself (7.88 upon10 after penalty point deduction) losing marginally to the 1st placing and 2nd placing whom secured 8.2something and 8.1 something respectively.

I thought he did rather well for a rookie in competiton

For an interesting recount of the competition, please read Davids article in my website.

Sunday 5 June 2011

Taichi For Energy Workshop By Dr Paul Lam

4th June & 5th June 2011 - Taichi For Energy, a new revitalizing program by Dr Paul Lam.
This program is comprised of two different taichi styles, Chen style is vigorous and complex, combining fast and slow movements with powerful spiral force. Sun style incorporates unique qigong movement with agile steping. These two seemingly contrasting styles have complementary internal energy.
Using his deep understanding of taichi principles and over 30 years of teaching experience, Dr Lam has carefully combined movements from Chen and Sun styles to produce a powerful synergy in Taichi For Energy. With regular practice and in a relatively short period of time, this program will help acquire better health and wellness, internal energy and the ability to manage stress