Fiction, Martial Arts, and Self Evolution

The Story of Taijiquan

Posted by on Jul 4, 2011 in Martial Arts | 0 comments

Wu, Yu-Xiang (1812 - 1880) and his brothers were officials in the Qing government, so when they were impressed by a performance of Yang, Lu-Chan they recommended that he teach martial arts at the imperial court.

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The Taijiquan Classics

Posted by on Jun 18, 2010 in Martial Arts | 1 comment

I have a vast library of books on Taijiquan. One aspect most of the books has in common is some reference to the Taijiquan Classics. The...

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Sun Lu Tang

Posted by on Jun 1, 2010 in Timeline | 0 comments

Sun Lu Tang (1861 – 1932) No author had more impact on our understanding of the internal martial arts then did Sun Lu Tang. This...

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Taijiquan

Posted by on May 8, 2010 in Glossary | 0 comments

Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)  translates as supreme ultimate fist, or great extremes boxing. The concept of Taiji is found in both Daoist and...

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Zhang Sanfeng

Posted by on Apr 27, 2010 in Timeline | 2 comments

Zhang Sanfeng 960 – 1370 Zhang Sanfeng (1247 – 1370) is another legendary figure of Daoism, and the mythical creator of...

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