Martial Arts: Balancing the Internal & External

internal and external aspects of Martial Arts

Martial arts is a school of study that takes students on a lifelong journey toward improving body, mind, and soul.  People who practice martial arts find that the process challenges them mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. A lifelong pursuit of martial arts results in a profound belief in self and the marriage of our two…

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What is Tai Chi? And How Can It Change Your Life?

tai chi benefits

If you’ve ever heard of Tai Chi, you’ve probably wondered what this ancient art entails.  Many people who are seeking a healthier lifestyle are wanting to learn about Tai Chi and the benefits it provides.  Tai Chi can feel mystical or even foreign, so our goal is to help you truly feel and see the…

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The Breeze of Tai Chi

There was a soft breeze moving through our legs in class yesterday.  It was like the trees standing tall, but near the bole you could feel the air move, cooler in the shade of the tree, warmer where the sun shone.  This balance made the air and energy move creating a natural breeze. We felt…

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The Mystique of Qi (Chi) or Vital Energy

Spring Blossoms in Montana at the Sawbuck Do Jang

  The news article that I read did not quite call it voodoo, but they did suggest that Chi, Taiji, Qi Gong, and traditional Chinese medicine all had an element of folly or were unsubstantiated.  In class last night I referred to working on the spiritual aspect of Taiji, grounded in my belief that the…

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