Category: Tai Chi Travel
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Tai Chi: Form, Function, or Both?
The Hidden Strength Behind Beautiful Movement Recently, I had an extraordinary opportunity that deepened my understanding of Tai Chi in ways I hadn’t expected. Through the generous introduction of my Chinese friend Wang Xu (Helena), I spent a remarkable day with her Tai Chi teacher, Wu Laoshi, and his instructor,…
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Early Morning Tai Chi – Hang Zhou
At 6:30am on Thursday, June 28, 2025, Hong Zhou is waking up and the traffic in the streets is starting to get busy. Many people are already out getting their morning exercise, walking, jogging, dancing, and of course, practicing Tai Chi. I found numerous groups and individuals practicing Tai Chi…
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West Lake, Hangzhou
We left Chengdu at 6am on Sunday morning on a highspeed train going to Hangzhou. China has the most extensive high speed rail system in the world. Their train stations in major cities might handle 100,000 or more passengers a day and are incredibly efficient. The US is still in…
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Ageless
I started my most recent trip to China in the far west city of Chengdu. On one of my first excursions outside of the hotel on June 17, 2025, I happened upon this gentleman stretching his legs. While I didn’t think of asking him his age at the time, based…
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Ocean Voyage: Tai Chi in the Bermuda Triangle
Never would I have dreamed of practicing Tai Chi on the high seas. Yet here I am, on the third day of a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Southampton, England,
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Visiting Ip Man’s Grave
I have been to China many times over the years. It’s a fascinating place, filled with amazing historical sites and places to visit. One of my adventures took place in 2012 when I was in Hong Kong…
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Visiting the Zhao YouBin Taiji Center in Xi’an, China
This past summer, I was fortunate enough to embark on an unforgettable journey across China. One of my favorite stops on my adventure was the historic city of Xi’an. Nestled in western China, Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi province, a bustling metropolis of about 10 million people….
Redding Tai Chi 