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Relieve Spine Problems with the Tai Chi Ruler Form – Easy to Learn, Easy to Do!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

There are many esoteric uses for the Tai Chi Ruler which involve the conscious manipulation of energy for the purpose of healing and spiritual growth. But novices may also use the Ruler to relieve back problems, especially in the lower … Continue reading →

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Hotai on Spring in the Winter Time

Posted on November 28, 2014 by

TODAY’S APHORISM from Do No Kai Martial Arts Temple “You can cut all the flowers,  but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”  — Pablo Neruda “Podrán cortar todas las flores,  pero no podrán detener la primavera” — Pablo Neruda Follow … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Vs. Chi Gung (Qigong) Vs. Yoga

Posted on August 31, 2014 by

There is a subtle difference between Tai Chi and the practice of Qigong, or Chi Gung, as it is often called. The arts of Yoga and Qigong are even harder to distinguish at times, and similarities in approach, expression, and … Continue reading →

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Simplify your Martial Arts and your Life

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

“A good martial artist is a simplifier.” This is a statement all students at Do No Kai Martial Arts Temple have heard at one time or another. The pursuit of mastery in martial arts can get complicated, just as mastery … Continue reading →

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What Is “Chi?”

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

The “Chi” in “Tai Chi” is the same ubiquitous “Qi” that the Chinese use to indicate life energy. According to this ancient oriental concept, Chi is a vital, living force, one which is constantly changing and yet remains imperturbably the … Continue reading →

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