• Taijiquan Standing

    Standing
    The Foundation for Taijiquan

    By standing in stillness one begins the process of releasing the excess effort. Read More

  • Aligned Powerful Structure

    Structure
    The first lesson of Taijiquan.

    Every posture in Taijiquan has been carefully calibrated to maximize strength while minimizing tension. Read more

  • Relaxation

    Relaxation
    The Secret to Taijiquan

    Moving with total body integrity at the same time maintaining overall relaxation takes time to learn. Read more

Physical Discipline
Right Effort


In the practice of Taijiquan, you are asked to be attentive to the precision of your movements physically and mentally. In challenging yourself to acquire the skills promised by the philosophical guidelines of Taijiquan, you will be challenged to master your mind.


Before Beginning:
The Quintessential Human Attribute Is to Stand Upright

Classical writings on understanding and methods to approach enlightenment gave birth to internal martial arts.

Wuji: Creation Before Taiji
Lesson 1: Structure:
Taijiquan Links A Series Of Postures With Transitions

The carefully constructed sequence of movements teaches progressively more challenging skills.

Ward Off
Lesson 2: Relaxation
The Difficult Task Of Eliminating Effort

Dynamic relaxation is attentive, lively, and invigorated—not to be confused with being a "couch potato."

Relaxation While Holding a Posture