The Center for Movement Arts - Shamokin

05/25/2026

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05/09/2026

04/26/2026

5 Tai Chi Styles

04/19/2026

Martial Arts and the Mind

03/29/2026

https://youtu.be/v4pezeJWpVM?si=a7JZ4TKe57NVrU-r Traditional Tai Chi, often seen as gentle exercise, was originally a combat art with effective self-defense applications. Although Taichi is a popular health practice, it's a Chinese martial art designed for self-defense... not relaxation or mindfulness!

Today I'm visiting Dr. Mark Cheng to learn Tai Chi applications for real fighting (Yang style). Although Taichi is a popular health practice, it's a Chinese ...

03/11/2026

New Sony Video/Documentary about AIKIDO... For last 50 years Haruo Matsuoka has dedicated his life to Aikido. A former partner of Steven Seagal, he played a key role in the influence of the martial art in America. This short documentary explores his journey, philosophy, and legacy.

For the last 50 years, Haruo Matsuoka has dedicated his life to Aikido. A former partner of Steven Seagal, he played a key role in the influence of the marti...

02/16/2026

This video is of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan (五月女 貢 ) teaching at Hombu Dojo in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan in 1972. At the time, he would have been around 35 years old. Enjoy!

01/16/2026

In the IWAMA Ryu, both empty hand and weapons techniques form a fundamental part of the training system... RIAI...The Blending of Truth...