Category Archives: Tai Chi

Tai Chi For Health in Santa Cruz

Posted on August 2, 2022 by school

Tai Chi for Health Get started or deepen your skills Meets twice a week for 3 months Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m. Sept. 6 to Nov. 24 (we may adjust the final class date to accommodate Thanksgiving) Academy of Martial … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Chuan For Health Class Returns September 6

Posted on June 15, 2022 by school

Great News! Narrye Caldwell’s popular 3 month class on Tai Chi will return on Sept 6, and for the first time class will meet twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 – 10 am. This will give students more … Continue reading →

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The Role of Continuous Movement in Yang Style T’ai Chi Chuan

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Ted Mancuso

~Reprinted from T’ai Chi Magazine Millennial Issue, February 2000 At one time T’ai Chi was known as River Boxing (He Quan). The reason is obvious, even to the non-player. T’ai Chi’s smooth, continuous flowing motions move along like a gentle … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Training Secrets: How Do You Practice Martially, When You Are By Yourself?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Ted Mancuso

A recent letter from one of our favorite correspondents, Gary Shapiro, put the question: “We spoke about how practicing taiji with the martial aspects in mind enhances it’s health effects. So— how does that work? Can one practice “martially” solo? … Continue reading →

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Better With Age

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Ted Mancuso

After class the other day my student Harvey, who has studied with me for more than 15 years, asked me a pointed question: “How and why does a longtime practitioner maintain his or her interest in studying Tai Chi?” This … Continue reading →

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Stretching For the Art

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Ted Mancuso

You’ve finished your workout and the idea comes to you: why not stretch a little? It can only help, right? But immediately your brain floods with questions: How important is it to stretch? If I have just worked out, is … Continue reading →

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Adam Hsu on Chen Style Taijiquan

Posted on May 26, 2020 by school

It is no secret that we at Plum greatly admire Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji) and his teachings. We have published some of his books and DVDs, excerpted and reprinted articles, and referenced his many principles and theories. He is also … Continue reading →

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Sanshou: Partner Practice in the Age of Quarantine

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Karl Forest

Why is partner practice so different from solo practice? In my daily Taijiquan practice in a time of sheltering-in-place, the answer of course is quite obvious. As a martial artist, I find I am missing the feedback I feel, the … Continue reading →

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Beng Jin: Kung Fu’s Hidden Skill

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Ted Mancuso

Here’s a new video on Beng Energy. If you’re one of our Tai Chi students you have probably heard me lecture on this special quality, and are undoubtedly practicing this right now! But Beng Jin exists in all styles of … Continue reading →

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Daily Neigong (Qigong) Routine

Posted on March 27, 2020 by school

Our illustrious and accomplished colleague and friend in Sacramento, Sifu Robert Nakashima, has generously created and shared his daily Neigong routine. Running about 20 minutes, even just watching this video provides calm and comfort, although getting up and trying it … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi For Health, 3 month class starts January 8

Posted on December 12, 2019 by school

• Learn a complete form in just three months • Traditional, fluid, moving meditation • Small Class, detailed instruction • Emphasis on correct posture and form for health, balance, and vitality • Authentic martial structure for strength and flexibility • … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Straight Sword–Basics Class

Posted on December 10, 2019 by school

Hoping for this class to return in January! For the first time, the Academy adds an 8 week Tai Chi Straight Sword class to our revolving workshop menu. If you are intrigued, in general, by the straight sword—it being one … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Partner Work: Deepen Your Practice

Posted on September 22, 2018 by school

New Class Starting October 17, 2018 This 6 week class, co-taught by Ted Mancuso and Narrye Caldwell, is a perfect way to improve your Tai Chi skills, and take your practice to the next level. Not only will you have … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi for Health: Deepen Your Practice

Posted on March 31, 2018 by school

Great news! We have just added a new 6 week class, starting April 25, to our very popular Tai Chi for Health Series. This one’s for intermediate students, those who have completed the short Tai Chi set at the Academy … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi For Health: Deepen Your Practice

Posted on March 30, 2018 by school

New Class Starting April 25, 2018 Finally! This new 6 week class, co-taught by Ted Mancuso and Narrye Caldwell, is a perfect way to improve your Tai Chi skills, and take your practice to the next level. Not only will … Continue reading →

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