T'AI CHI Magazine is the leading international magazine for persons interested in Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), qigong, and other internal martial arts, as well as those interested in similar Chinese disciplines which contribute to fitness, health, and a balanced personal sense of well being.

Now in its 31st year, it is respected for the quality of its content and the continuing effort to contribute to the development of Tai Chi Chuan world wide. It's feature articles are written by and about international authorities from China and other countries throughout the world.

The magazine is published by Marvin Smalheiser, who founded the publication in 1977 as a four page newsletter. He has practiced Tai Chi since 1969 and studied with Marshall Ho'o and Kai-ying Tung. He teaches at Los Angeles City College Community Services program and Griffith Park.

See the links under The Magazine/Magazine Issues for descriptions of the content in each issue.

Yang Taijiquan - Part 1
Part 1. Training Basics. Features Lu Gui Rong of Shanghai. In section 1, Lu teaches 10 basic exercises based on the basic movements of T’ai Chi. They are inteneded to develop skill in body movement. Section 2 drills are taught for the basic applications, peng, lu, ji, an, lieh, tsai, zhou and kao. The movements are taught with multiple repetitions in front of a mirror. 56 Min.

Wu Yuxiang is the source of many of these classic writings. And in this issue is the second of tw...