Tai Chi Colorado Springs

"Gong” (skill) refers to effort and accumulated time and method.

It is not achieved in a day. It requires daily, long-term cultivation.

Method without effort yields no results; effort without method easily strays.

Thus, both effort and method are essential, neither can be lacking.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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Analysis reveals application; skill methods cultivate energy.

The energies within the form are not innate, they rely on method to be developed.

If the method is refined, internal energy arises; when internal energy arises, the postures become alive.

Thus, method is the root of Taiji.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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“To learn martial art, you must have Wu de (Martial Morality). Wu de is of utmost importance.
Martial art is not about getting fame or fortune.
To learn martial art is to live in the Tao. If you separate from the Tao, then you will lose the way.”
– Grandmaster Wang Yongquan

“Yang Family Tai Chi Master Wang Yongquan believed in acting according with Wu De (Martial Virtue). He had a noble character and possessed great martial skills, and known for being virtuous and excelled in martial arts. He was honest, compassionate, sincere and dedicated. He liked learning martial arts and was an enthusiastic teacher. He did not care for fame and lived a simple life.

When he talked about other martial arts styles and practitioners, he always pointed out their specialties in positive terms and never negatively. He said, every style has their unique features and advantages, it does not matter which style, if on becomes proficient in it, then its good.

When challengers visited,, he treated them with respect and stopped without boasting his achievements and without embarrassing others. When he took on students he looked for virtuous characters.

He taught wholeheartedly and did not withhold information. When he tested their hands, after Fajin, he would grab the opponent’s arm, to prevent them from falling down. If anyone had trouble understanding he would patiently explain again.” – Editor’s note

from Wang Yongquans Writings on Yang Style Tai chi — feeling peaceful

Translate by Richard Man

Training in Taijiquan requires cultivating both internal and external aspects.

Externally, one trains sinews, bones, and skin; internally, one cultivates essence, energy, and spirit.

Without internal refinement, the external is superficial and restless; without the external frame, internal skill has no structure.

When internal and external unite, and movement and stillness correspond, that is the authentic transmission of Taijiquan.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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Martial application is one use of Taijiquan, but not its final goal.

The highest level of boxing skill lies in grasping principle and cultivating spirit.

To be able to apply technique without harming others, to engage without anger, this is the highest level.

Taijiquan is not just about striking others, but about self-cultivation, moral clarity, and realizing the Way.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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application analysis is the verification of the form’s method.

It is not winning through strength, but controlling through principle.

Timing of motion, transformation of emptiness and solidity, balance of hardness, and softness, all arise from the mind.

If one grasps the method, the form is not empty; if one understands the intent, application is not confused.

Through analysis comes training; through training comes insight, and only
then does martial skill reach transformation.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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Taiji postures are not designed for aesthetics, they all contain martial intent.

The postures include neutralizing and issuing, wrapping and intercepting, warding, and pressing, splitting and leaning.

Each posture has a technique; each technique has an energy; each energy has a principle.

Understand the posture, recognize the energy, grasp the principle, then one can apply it.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

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It's a great day for Qigong!

Our Qigong workshop for health and healing starts in a couple of hours. We can't wait to see you there.

It's not too late to sign up:

https://taichicoloradosprings.com/tai-chi-workshops/

Join us for a rejuvenating afternoon of movement, breath, and balance!

🗓 Date: May 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Trestle Building
219 W. Colorado Ave. Suite 310
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hosted by Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs

Led by Sifu Michael Paler (30+ years of teaching experience in Tai Chi & Qigong)
This special Qigong workshop is designed to support your physical, mental, and energetic well-being. Whether you're a complete beginner or have years of experience, this session is open to all levels—everyone is welcome!

✨ Reduce stress
✨ Improve flexibility and circulation
✨ Cultivate inner calm and vitality
✨ Leave feeling relaxed, centered, and re-energized

💲 Cost: $100

Come reconnect with your body, restore your energy, and experience the healing power of Qigong in a supportive, welcoming environment.

The traditional Qigong we teach has been refined by generation after generation, over hundreds of years. It's proven and effective!

Our upcoming workshop is a great opportunity to learn this powerful practice for yourself, or voyage deeper into it.

Sign up here: https://taichicoloradosprings.com/tai-chi-workshops/

Join us for a rejuvenating afternoon of movement, breath, and balance!

🗓 Date: May 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Trestle Building
219 W. Colorado Ave. Suite 310
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hosted by Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs

Led by Sifu Michael Paler (30+ years of teaching experience in Tai Chi & Qigong)
This special Qigong workshop is designed to support your physical, mental, and energetic well-being. Whether you're a complete beginner or have years of experience, this session is open to all levels—everyone is welcome!

✨ Reduce stress
✨ Improve flexibility and circulation
✨ Cultivate inner calm and vitality
✨ Leave feeling relaxed, centered, and re-energized

💲 Cost: $100

Come reconnect with your body, restore your energy, and experience the healing power of Qigong in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Power in Taiji often follows a spiral path.

Spiral means power is not directly hurled nor stiffly exploded, it moves in curves, with square energy hidden within the round.

Top and bottom follow one another; left and right respond in unison; the whole body moves with one breath, all parts connected.

Spiraling is the bridge of energy. When continuous, it unifies; when broken, it
scatters.

-Grandmaster Wei Shuren

For Tai Chi Online Classes visit:
www.TaiChiOnlineClasses.com

For daily Classes in Southern Colorado visit:
www.TaiChiColoradoSprings.com