Tag Archives: Taijiquan

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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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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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 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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Interview with Grandteacher Adam Hsu (Added parts 4 & 5)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by school

Adam Hsu is one of the top Kung Fu teachers in the world. He is also one of the “grandparent” teachers at the Academy, having taught both sifus Linda and Ted. In this series—the first THREE parts now posted—he begins … Continue reading →

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What you should know before you start a Tai Chi class

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Narrye Caldwell

I love teaching Tai Chi, and I especially love introducing this beautiful health promoting martial art to beginners. But many people start out with some ideas that are not only wrong, but prevent them from sticking with the practice long … Continue reading →

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Warming Up the Martial Way

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Ted Mancuso

Due to the nature of Kung Fu the first thing to say about warm ups is that some people don’t believe in them. There are even some famous teachers who see no value at all in warm ups. Some of … Continue reading →

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Reeling Silk: What is it?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by school

Reeling silk is one of the core principles of authentic Kung Fu practice… ALL authentic Kung Fu practice… Continue reading →

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What We Teach

Posted on January 10, 2010 by school

Just for your information, here is a partial list of the wide range of information available at the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts… Continue reading →

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Resistance to Practice

Posted on September 30, 2006 by Paola Bruni

It never fails the palpable feeling of dread and trepidation mixed with fear that surfaces in the minutes before I am to begin my practice. Continue reading →

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