Update January 2012: I have just received my newest certification to teach the entire Tai Chi for Arthritis program fully sanctioned by the Arthritis Foundation of America Millions of people have benefited from Taiji training and yet many have not been able or have not felt able to participate. Now almost anyone can participate in [...]
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New “Tai Chi for Arthritis” Class at Kaunoa Leave a comment
Fong Ha Workshop on Maui 2011 2 comments
Join Taiji on Maui and learn from Sifu Fong Ha at our exclusive Workshop this month. On Sunday September 25th for four hours Master Ha will give detailed instruction in his methods of Qigong and Taiji principles. Starting at 10:00 AM until 12:00 and from 1:00 until 3:00 PM we will be training at a [...]
Wudang Taoist Taiji & Qigong Workshop Training 4 comments
What an amazing week many of us just had! Personally I am still coming to grips with all that we did and all that I learned after living side by side with Master Zhou and his wife Julie for an entire week. Thank you Master Zhou for your dignity and grace throughout the week sharing [...]
Tai Chi Classes on Maui Leave a comment
New 2011 Tai Chi Class Schedule Many of my classes are available to seniors for no charge (county sponsored) although a a two dollar donation (five for non-seniors) is recommended by the county. Thursdays are free for everyone. Mondays at the West Maui Senior Center on Lahainaluna street in Lahaina Beginner Taiji level II 9:00 [...]
Taiji Applications: Open Right and “Ward-off Left” Leave a comment
“The peacock spreads its wings” is the second and third move in the Yang (Dong) Style. Here are some photos of the posture and two common applications. Thank you to Wanda for assisting in this project.
Wudang on Maui 3 comments
Wudang Taiji On Maui Workshop 2011 Remember the movie “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and how amazed the world was with the Wudang arts? Now you have a chance to work with a genuine disciple of Wudang. I have been in communication with Zhou, Xuan Yun and he has agreed to come here to Maui for [...]
Yiquan Club in Kihei 9 comments
Come and play with our Yiquan club every Thursday morning. Since Sifu Fong Ha comes here every September, a group of six or seven dedicated practitioners has began meeting every Thursday to continue working on his (and others) teachings. Since then it has become a great free-form “Internal Arts Day” This is not a “class” [...]
Taiji Postures Gallery #1 5 comments
Qigong Attitude 1 comment
Gain freedom from your thoughts,
Become as open as Heaven,
Be as firm as the Earth,
Shine brightly like a star,
Be as flexible as water,
Gain inspiration from all things,
Know the truth that will set you free.
Reading List, Books and Periodicals Leave a comment
There are so many books…Taoist, Buddhist, Qigong, and Taiji. There have been hundreds of books in my life and it may take me that many years to flesh out this list, but I will do my best! Since Taiji is a Taoist art I will start with some of the works from the Taoist canon. [...]
