Tai Chi Fist

02/07/2026

Grandmaster Tchoung’s 24 Methods of Tai Chi Breathing and Relaxation, based on the Emei Qigong form. Only the first 8 movements are shown, as a mirror image to help beginners follow along.

01/03/2026

Hi. I'm Stephen. I'm a human being.

Unlike some AI-generated tai chi "masters" popping up all over social media.

If you want to learn authentic, traditional, Yang style tai chi ch'uan, sign up for a class with a real, live, human teacher with actual experience. Don't trust apps or bots with an art like tai chi—a traditional martial art that's popular as a health exercise due to its proven health benefits, backed by studies.

Tai chi involves your whole self. Your mind, body, and spirit—none of which any AI "teacher" has ever known.

I'm a certified tai chi ch'uan instructor with over a quarter century of experience. I trained hard for years under another my teacher, Sifu Harvey Kurland, who trained hard for years under his teacher, Grandmaster Tchoung Ta-tchen, who trained hard for years under his teacher, and so on, all the way back to Yang Luchan, the founder of Yang Style Tai Chi.

We offer in-person classes in Orange County, CA, and have a new Zoom option starting later this month. So if you're serious about learning authentic tai chi ch'uan or looking for a new way to improve your health in the new year, give us a try.

Visit the link in comments for more information.

PS: This post was created entirely without any help from AI. 👊

10/28/2025

Students often ask why we exhale through the nose, never through the mouth, in Tai Chi. In this quick demo, I use a red rebreakable board from Golden Tiger Martial Arts Supplies (rated to be equivalent to a ¾-inch wood board) to illustrate the principle in action.

By exhaling through the nose, you keep your qi centered and focused within the body, allowing it to concentrate into the strike instead of leaking out through the mouth. The result isn’t about force or noise—it’s about directing energy with calm intent.

This is the essence of fajin: relaxed, then explosive, power generated through breath, structure, and focus—the synthesis of yi (intent), li (muscular force), and qi (energy).

08/11/2025

☯️ Ready to boost your health and find calm in the chaos?

Join us Saturday mornings at the beautiful Santa Ana College amphitheater for Tai Chi — the perfect blend of gentle movement, stress relief, and community fun!

Our new session begins August 23.

Secure your spot today and start moving toward a healthier, more balanced you!

👉 For more information, visit https://taichifist.com/class-information-santa-ana/

08/03/2025

Know what I love most about Kpop Demon Hunters on Netflix?

Sure, the visuals are stunning, the music is catchy, and the story’s interesting — but my favorite part?

🗡Rumi uses a Tai Chi sword as her weapon!

Tai Chi sword is a traditional martial form we've been teaching at Santa Ana College this summer.

Learn more about our style and what we offer at https://taichifist.com.

06/01/2025

🗡️ Ready to take your Tai Chi practice to the next level?

Join our Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Sword Form class this summer at Santa Ana College and experience the elegance and power of this dynamic intermediate-to-advanced form. Build strength, enhance focus, and deepen your Tai Chi skills using a wooden or plastic sword (no real swords allowed).

☯️Prior Tai Chi experience required.
☯️Don’t miss out—register today and elevate your practice!

https://sac.edu/_layouts/15/CommunityServices/CourseDetails.aspx?id=105907&college=1

05/13/2025

Vibes, chi, or the Force?

Ultraweak biophotons largely caused by metabolic processes could play a key role in noninvasive health testing.

03/10/2025

Congrats to all who passed their Tai Chi certification exams with Sifu Kurland today!