Core Concepts: (from "Manuel for Tai Chi Self-Training")

Roger's 40 year quest for Tai Chi excellence has led him to pursue and integrate the authentic teachings of this internal martial art from Chinese masters in both Canada and China. This chapter is from a book entitled, "Manuel for Tai Chi Self-Training", and targets those students who require more information in order to advance in their practice. Unity is achieved through the study of correct posture, resulting in enhanced breath, blood, and mind.

"Known as cultivation, this increase functions to re-shape the body, and to introduce fluid dynamics as a functional element in balance, movement, breath, and attention."

The text explains how proper Tai Chi forms technique results in the production of energy and effortless movement. Students interested in learning how to refine their practice into a functional internal martial art will find the instructions in this text to be compelling, detailed, and easy to apply.