Ken Gullette

Standing Stake -- The Most Important Exercise for Tai Chi

There's an old Taoist saying: "Doing nothing, accomplishing everything." One of the most important training exercises in Tai Chi Chuan appears very simple. It's called Zhan Zhuang -- translated as "standing like a post," or as it is simply called in the West, "Standing Stake." To the untrained eye, it appears that someone doing Standing Stake is just standing there with his arms around an... (posted by Ken 1 year 183 days ago.)

New Chen Village DVD Takes You Inside Birthplace of Tai Chi

Chen Village is a documentary by producer Jon Braeley. It is a beautiful and fascinating journey to a place very few people have seen -- the birthplace of Tai Chi. I eagerly unwrapped the DVD when it arrived and put it in my player. Shot in high definition, the documentary includes interviews with westerners who have traveled to Chen Village to study, and it shows a disciple ceremony in... (posted by Ken 2 years 112 days ago.)

The Secret of Tai Chi Power is Physical, Not Mystical

Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang stood in front of me and asked me to perform a punch from a tai chi form. I settled into the posture and tried not to be nervous. The man is a direct descendant of the creator of tai chi, and even though he looks like an ordinary man, he can break an attacker in half in the blink of an eye. Here he was -- one of the greatest kung-fu masters in the world -- and I was about to... (posted by Ken 2 years 113 days ago.)

Christians May Enjoy the Benefits of Tai Chi

A lot of misinformation has spread about Tai Chi. The art is a very effective way to ease stress, improve health, and develop self-defense skills. So why am I asked so often if Christians can study Tai Chi? I need to let you know that I grew up in Southern, conservative, fundamentalist Christian churches. I was baptized. I can also tell you very clearly that there is nothing religious about Tai Chi or... (posted by Ken 2 years 122 days ago.)