Through my Master’s of Theological Studies program I wrote several research papers, some of which I feel should be available for a wider readership. For your reading pleasure, this post makes them available. Please give them a read if you’re interested and let me know what you think! A Theology of TaijiquanOriginal version written forContinue reading “Theological Studies Essays”
Tag Archives: Tai Chi
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2025
Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on April 26, 2025 Today, Saturday, April 26 marks World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. This year, I am marking 21 years since I first started practicing tai chi and in May I will be marking 10 years of practicing Chen style. Over the past 5 years IContinue reading “World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2025”
Reasons to Learn Tai Chi: Why Now Is The Perfect Time to Start Your Tai Chi Journey
Note: This post has been updated from a version previously published elsewhere on November 8, 2024. Sometimes, it seems like a series of crises has been never ending since at least 2020. Many of us are wrestling with complex, large-scale issues and personal stresses that are leaving us feeling burnt-out and far too weary. InContinue reading “Reasons to Learn Tai Chi: Why Now Is The Perfect Time to Start Your Tai Chi Journey”
Learning From A Grandmaster
Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on June 30, 2024 Last weekend, I was fortunate to attend a workshop led by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei on the Old Frame Second Routine, also known as the Cannon Fist Routine. This was the second workshop I’ve ever attended taught by the Grandmaster of whom my taijiquan lineageContinue reading “Learning From A Grandmaster”
20 Years of Tai Chi – A Personal Reflection
Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on April 26, 2024 Tomorrow is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. This month also marks twenty years since I first began practicing taijiquan. To mark both of these occasions, I will be sharing some of the changes taijiquan has made in my life and the lessons I’veContinue reading “20 Years of Tai Chi – A Personal Reflection”
Practices to Cultivate Resilience and Resistance
The US federal election is over; but the ramifications are only starting to sink in. I am sadly not surprised by the result though I, like many, hoped for a different one. As the US reckons with the outcome, people in my own country of Canada are facing right-wing authoritarianism spurred on by many ofContinue reading “Practices to Cultivate Resilience and Resistance”
Poem: Outer and Inner Worlds
OutsideThey say I never looked better.Seems like you’re in a good placeSo glad to see you thriving.InsideA raging tempest.Eye of the stormA void of despairEmpty of hope.Howling painRage and griefFilling my gutsWith agonizing feeling.Only reliefIs temporary.Joy and loveFrom my cat’s anticsAnd her loving snuggles.Blessed relief of pressureFrom my own touch.Resilient determinationCentering my focusFrom taijiquan.Temporary reprieveAlwaysContinue reading “Poem: Outer and Inner Worlds”
My Cat & Tai Chi: An Insight Into The Internal Arts
My cat Salem is only a few short months away from turning 2. She is still young, playful and full of energy. She is very affectionate most of the time, but she also likes to play rough on occasion and has yet to realize how much her claws and teeth can do to my poorContinue reading “My Cat & Tai Chi: An Insight Into The Internal Arts”
Read, Watch, Listen: Tai Chi and Martial Arts Resources
Read Chen Style Taijiquan Collected Masterworks: The History of a Martial Art by Mike Chen Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney Chen Taijiquan: Masters and Methods by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney Comprehensive Introduction to the Study of Chen Taijiquan by Chen Zhaopi Finding FunctionalityContinue reading “Read, Watch, Listen: Tai Chi and Martial Arts Resources”
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Positive Masculinity
In honour of Movember, a month dedicated to men’s health, I wanted to share some thoughts on my Tai Chi practice, and it’s an excellent practice to break the cycle of toxic masculinity. Different Types of Strength Tai Chi, like many of the internal arts, requires a considerable amount of strength–but it is a strengthContinue reading “The Benefits of Tai Chi for Positive Masculinity”
The Dreamers' Corner 