Shoreline Tai Chi

08/22/2026

https://shorelinetaichi.com/lessons/the-myth-of-lineage-inheritance/

From a past edition of our Tai Chi newsletter. According to myth and legend, the aging Tai Chi Grandmaster selects one promising disciple as his inheritor. The Grandmaster trains this disciple to the highest standards, preparing them to assume leadership. Then, once the Grandmaster enters their fina...

08/17/2026

Join us for a celebration of Tai Chi form, principle and application. October 10-11 in Seattle.

Solo Forms, Push Hands and more. October 10-11 in Seattle... htt...

08/14/2026

An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes.
Solloway et al. (2014).

08/06/2026

Join us for the biggest Tai Chi weekend of 2026! All styles welcome.

Form and application workshops with 7x world champion Nacho de la Encina. Followed by the Thunderbird Championship!

07/18/2026

https://shorelinetaichi.com/lessons/yang-luchan-and-the-flightless-swallow/

Tai Chi Master Yang Luchan was well-known in the capital city of Beijing. Heroes called upon him, one after another.

One day, as Master Yang sat in meditation, a monk appeared. He was six feet tall, and had an imposing figure. After politely saluting Yang, the monk immediately threw a punch...

One day, as Master Yang sat in meditation, a monk appeared. Yang stepped forward to great him. The monk was six feet tall, and had an imposing figure. After politely saluting Yang, the monk immediately threw a punch...

06/25/2026

Mastering back control in Taijiquan. Clip from last night's tuishou class in Mountlake Terrace. New classes begin next month.

06/11/2026

From the Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4bW1GJ-pus&list=PL8g1RQvliCH716FehS1I90ipo8QKAKQ2B&index=10

05/17/2026

Thirteen throws from the moving-step push hands (tuishou) competition at the Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships. Complete division rules: https:...

05/16/2026

2026 Can-Am International Chinese Martial Arts Championships. Yang Taiji Form, ages 35-64, intermediate to advanced level. 00:00 Men''s Division 04:50 Women'...

05/15/2026