The Principles of Effortless Power (Cheng Hsin)

This is my somewhat battered 1989 copy of Peter Ralston's book "Cheng Hsin - The Principles of Effortless Power". It provided me with really helpful information for my Tai Chi practice.

I've since bought newer versions including digital. If you are interested in body being and consciousness work this is a must read. 

Cook Ding's Kitchen: The Aging Martial Artist

Cook Ding's Kitchen: The Aging Martial Artist: At Zen's Sekai, the author recently posted his thoughts regarding his Taijiquan and Kyudo practice in the context of aging. An excerpt ...

Michael Phillips Website

 Some time ago I posted about the sad passing of Sifu Michael Phillips.

This is a website with some content and hopefully will be updated with more - https://michaeltaichi.com/

Cook Ding's Kitchen: Naturalness in Martial Arts

Cook Ding's Kitchen: Naturalness in Martial Arts: At Thoughts on Tai Chi , there was recently a post exploring "naturalness" and what is meant by this in taijiquan specifically, bu...

Be Open

 

I read this somewhere and it resonated with me.

Be open, but no so open that your brain drops out.

Cook Ding's Kitchen: Naturalness in Martial Arts

Cook Ding's Kitchen: Naturalness in Martial Arts: At Thoughts on Tai Chi , there was recently a post exploring "naturalness" and what is meant by this in taijiquan specifically, bu...

Mind and Principles for Success

Great clip from Peter Ralston.

Of note: Punching with the body and compression.