Rod's T'ai Chi

04/10/2020

to all my avid tai chi practitioners .... i am working on some video clips...

in the meantime ... Dr Lam has made available some of his lessons and warmups ... see link. below .... if you want to skip straight to the warmups it starts at around 11 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCaiM9yd9w&list=PLMypbNPFKGgSxHqI65G6UrDl1blf493ih&index=3&t=0s

Enjoy this Free Lesson from Dr Paul Lam's TAI CHI FOR REHABILITATION! Continue this program with the DVD: https://www.taichiproductions.com/dvds/health/tai-c...

04/01/2020

looks like coast drive properties are in demand!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-52120409

Prospect Cottage in Dungeness had been at risk of being sold privately.

03/31/2020

ok tai chi fanatics.... i am thinking of posting a few videos for sword form and for Sun short form and warmups ...
is anyone interested?

03/17/2020

No classes at GHR or Platt Y this week

09/16/2019

i will be getting some tshirts printed... if you are interested let me know

09/03/2019

my first logo'ed product ....

10/27/2018

Endeavour - word for the day - so it is.
The activity of attending a weekly class is an endeavour.
It is hard to express how much I want participants to take that endeavour forward - 5 mins a day is all it takes.

10/21/2018

I often think - those that have practiced and done well with musical instruments understand tai chi better than I do. It is the time and effort with little or no perceived reward that is the most rewarding. You have to practice and be confident that things will improve. No audience, no feedback, no guidance, just practice.
I remember years ago when I was earning next to nothing, considering private lessons with my teacher, and realizing in a rare moment of clarity- that it would be pointless - because I didn’t practice enough on my own.
This is a reflection of many many things in life. Which, after all, is what tai chi is all about.
:)

08/14/2018

two more of my tai chi blocks - qi and chen

07/05/2018

no class at Green Hills today (July 5th)

04/07/2018

breathing tree

03/30/2018

for anyone who has learned Yang style tai chi from me ... this film is about the man who brought it to the west
http://www.tai-chifilm.com/

02/19/2018

02/10/2018

this is one of the tai chi blocks that i make - it means 'huo' which is one of the 5 tai chi principles - it reflects 'agileness'...

12/01/2017

i have been making wooden ornaments i call 'tai chi blocks'
each one has a Chinese character that represents one of the tai chi principles ... this one is called 'huo' and represents 'nimbleness' or 'agility'...

10/14/2017

i was delighted to have the opportunity to give a tai chi lesson to the participants at Camp Bluebird yesterday..
https://www.shawneemission.org/health-services/cancer-care/camp-bluebird
i hope everyone enjoyed it!

Shawnee Mission Health

09/30/2017

First classe at Platte City YMCA was this week - ongoing every Thursday at 4.30 - all welcome!

09/28/2017

09/22/2017

well they nearly spelled my name correctly ...

09/11/2017

no class this week (Sept 14th).. normal service resumed week after ... in the meantime... here is my tranquility garden

08/12/2017

no class at KU North next Thursday... tai chi as per usual week after ... classes start at Platte City YMCA first Thursday in October 4.30pm...

06/10/2017

new flyer ...

06/07/2017

please to say i am now an instructor for the Platte City YMCA - will be offering tai chi classes in the near future...

05/26/2017

just a reminder - no tai chi at KU North next thur (June 1st) ... classes will resume the week after

05/17/2017

just a reminder - no class this week - May 18th ... classes will resume next week May 25th

05/04/2017

coming very soon ... tai chi lessons in Platte City YMCA ... :)

04/20/2017

classes as usual at KU North... also may be doing another class at the YMCA Platte City ...

01/23/2017

quick update - no class at KU North this Thursday - apologies to attendees ... i am hoping Turning Point let everyone know.

additionally - i will not be running classes at the Church in Weston until the start of Feb...

rod

01/10/2017

sad news ... my original tai chi teacher passed away..
http://www.johnkells.co.uk/?page_id=65

The essence of openness is heart.

12/12/2016

... important note for all participants - i am off to Scotland till end of Dec - no classes at KU North or Weston until Jan .. wishing everyone the best for the festive season!