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 33rd 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. Its 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.

POINTER-PLUS LOCATOR
Designed to locate acupuncture points. This hand-held unit can help you find acupuncture points for self-study, to stimulate points, for massage or other acupuncture methods. Includes hand-grounding pole to use the locator on another person, a 9-volt battery, and a carrying case.

Li Deyin, who has numerous credentials as a coach, is interviewed in Beijing for this issue by Zhou Lishang. Li discusses the origin and development of the 24-Form Simplified Taiji. But he also discusses at length important principles for practice, giving insight into how to implement them. He describes these principles as the key for entering the gate of Taijiquan.
How to implemen...