Tai Chi Internal Arts Union
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For everyone interested in Tai Chi Internal Arts, experts to beginners. Owned & run by members.
Rolling back (Lu Jin) is about using timing and structure, not strength. Part 5 of Journey through the Jins breaks it down clearly. If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, this one’s worth a read.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Rolling back (Lu Jin) is about using timing and structure, not strength. Part 5 of Journey through the Jins breaks it down clearly. If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, this one’s worth a read.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, we’d like to remind you that membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes our Magazine.
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, we’d like to remind you that membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes our Magazine.
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
If you’re thinking about your health and practice this January, it’s a good time to consider what helps you stay committed. TCIA membership connects you to a national community, includes the magazine, forum and newsletters.
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
If you’re thinking about your health and practice this January, it’s a good time to consider what helps you stay committed. TCIA membership connects you to a national community, includes the magazine, forum and newsletters.
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
A new year of internal arts training begins with our first member-led event of 2026.
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A new year of internal arts training begins with our first member-led event of 2026.
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Journey through the Jins Part 3 is now live
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Journey through the Jins Part 3 is now live
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
The latest Tai Chi Internal Arts magazine is available now!
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The latest Tai Chi Internal Arts magazine is available now!
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
The 3rd instalment of our Journey through the Jins article series looks at what happens at the moment of contact.
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The 3rd instalment of our Journey through the Jins article series looks at what happens at the moment of contact.
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
We've just published our Annual Review bringing together the key developments of the past year.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We've just published our Annual Review bringing together the key developments of the past year.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
This week's instalment of Journey through the Jins looks at ward-off energy, or Peng Jin.
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This week's instalment of Journey through the Jins looks at ward-off energy, or Peng Jin.
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
One member-led event this week.
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
One member-led event this week.
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Our new series on the Jins in Tai Chi and the Internal Arts starts today. Spread over 11 instalments we'll be exploring the the subtle energies, forces and qualities behind every style.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our new series on the Jins in Tai Chi and the Internal Arts starts today. Spread over 11 instalments we'll be exploring the the subtle energies, forces and qualities behind every style.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
Issue 75 is out now. Members will receive their printed copy shortly, and the digital edition is ready to read in the member area.
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Issue 75 is out now. Members will receive their printed copy shortly, and the digital edition is ready to read in the member area.
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Union, this is as good a week as any to do it. No countdown timers, no coupon codes, just steady year-round support for the internal arts and the people who train and teach them.
https://www.taichiunion.com/
https://www.taichiunion.com/
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Union, this is as good a week as any to do it. No countdown timers, no coupon codes, just steady year-round support for the internal arts and the people who train and teach them.
https://www.taichiunion.com/
https://www.taichiunion.com/
The final part of Quincy Rabot’s article on the Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet and Knees in Yang style Tai Chi is now live.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-4-weight-distribution/
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-4-weight-distribution/
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The final part of Quincy Rabot’s article on the Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet and Knees in Yang style Tai Chi is now live.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-4-weight-distribution/
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-4-weight-distribution/
One event this week:
Pushing/Sensing Hands with Nils Klug, 22–23 Nov, Scotland, organised by Tina Faulkner Elders.
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach nationwide, list your next event 👉
Learn more here: https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Pushing/Sensing Hands with Nils Klug, 22–23 Nov, Scotland, organised by Tina Faulkner Elders.
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach nationwide, list your next event 👉
Learn more here: https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
One event this week:
Pushing/Sensing Hands with Nils Klug, 22–23 Nov, Scotland, organised by Tina Faulkner Elders.
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach nationwide, list your next event 👉
Learn more here: https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Pushing/Sensing Hands with Nils Klug, 22–23 Nov, Scotland, organised by Tina Faulkner Elders.
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach nationwide, list your next event 👉
Learn more here: https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Part 3 of this four-part article by Quincy Rabot examines knee alignment and makes the case for a vertical shin in Yang Style practice.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-3-knee-alignment/
#taichi #taijiquan #internalarts
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-3-knee-alignment/
#taichi #taijiquan #internalarts
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Part 3 of this four-part article by Quincy Rabot examines knee alignment and makes the case for a vertical shin in Yang Style practice.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-3-knee-alignment/
#taichi #taijiquan #internalarts
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-3-knee-alignment/
#taichi #taijiquan #internalarts
Looking for Internal Arts training near you? Visit our What’s On page to see upcoming events, workshops, and instructor classes across the UK. Instructor members can share their own one-off events using the simple online form and we’ll help spread the word through the Union’s site and social media.
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Looking for Internal Arts training near you? Visit our What’s On page to see upcoming events, workshops, and instructor classes across the UK. Instructor members can share their own one-off events using the simple online form and we’ll help spread the word through the Union’s site and social media.
Two events this week with Mark Peters:
- Eighteen Harmonies Qigong on 13 Nov (online/Midlands)
- Advanced Training Day on 16 Nov (Bournville)
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach across the UK, add your event here https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
- Eighteen Harmonies Qigong on 13 Nov (online/Midlands)
- Advanced Training Day on 16 Nov (Bournville)
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach across the UK, add your event here https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Two events this week with Mark Peters:
- Eighteen Harmonies Qigong on 13 Nov (online/Midlands)
- Advanced Training Day on 16 Nov (Bournville)
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach across the UK, add your event here https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
- Eighteen Harmonies Qigong on 13 Nov (online/Midlands)
- Advanced Training Day on 16 Nov (Bournville)
Hundreds of TCUGB instructors teach across the UK, add your event here https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
Part 2 of our archive series looks at Foot Placement in Yang Style Tai Chi, how stance width and rear foot angle affect your practice
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-2-foot-position/
#taichi #internalarts #taijiquan #martialarts
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-2-foot-position/
#taichi #internalarts #taijiquan #martialarts
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Part 2 of our archive series looks at Foot Placement in Yang Style Tai Chi, how stance width and rear foot angle affect your practice
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-2-foot-position/
#taichi #internalarts #taijiquan #martialarts
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-2-foot-position/
#taichi #internalarts #taijiquan #martialarts
We’re starting a new series revisiting classic articles from the Tai Chi Internal Arts Magazine archives
Part 1 of 4, first published in 1995, looks at foot posture in Yang Style Tai Chi
Read it here: https://taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-1-foot-posture
Part 1 of 4, first published in 1995, looks at foot posture in Yang Style Tai Chi
Read it here: https://taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-1-foot-posture
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We’re starting a new series revisiting classic articles from the Tai Chi Internal Arts Magazine archives
Part 1 of 4, first published in 1995, looks at foot posture in Yang Style Tai Chi
Read it here: https://taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-1-foot-posture
Part 1 of 4, first published in 1995, looks at foot posture in Yang Style Tai Chi
Read it here: https://taichiunion.com/news/the-correct-biomechanical-use-of-the-feet-knees-part-1-foot-posture
As a Tai Chi Internal Arts Union member, remember you can share your classes, workshops, and training sessions on our website. It's one of the many benefits of membership and a simple way to help more people discover your work.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
October 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As a Tai Chi Internal Arts Union member, remember you can share your classes, workshops, and training sessions on our website. It's one of the many benefits of membership and a simple way to help more people discover your work.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-listings/add-an-event/
🎉 5 Years of the Members’ facebook group🎉
Our online space for Tai Chi and internal arts members to connect and share ideas is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1273194333034852/
Here’s to the next five years of shared learning and connection.
Our online space for Tai Chi and internal arts members to connect and share ideas is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1273194333034852/
Here’s to the next five years of shared learning and connection.
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🎉 5 Years of the Members’ facebook group🎉
Our online space for Tai Chi and internal arts members to connect and share ideas is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1273194333034852/
Here’s to the next five years of shared learning and connection.
Our online space for Tai Chi and internal arts members to connect and share ideas is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1273194333034852/
Here’s to the next five years of shared learning and connection.
Two member-led training opportunities this week:
Paul Cavel’s Heaven & Earth Qigong retreat runs 16–19 Oct (online or Chicago).
On 19 Oct, Taoist Energy Work, Sensing Hands & Advanced Push Hands with Colin Hamilton, John Donegan & Paul Underhill in Leeds.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Paul Cavel’s Heaven & Earth Qigong retreat runs 16–19 Oct (online or Chicago).
On 19 Oct, Taoist Energy Work, Sensing Hands & Advanced Push Hands with Colin Hamilton, John Donegan & Paul Underhill in Leeds.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
October 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Two member-led training opportunities this week:
Paul Cavel’s Heaven & Earth Qigong retreat runs 16–19 Oct (online or Chicago).
On 19 Oct, Taoist Energy Work, Sensing Hands & Advanced Push Hands with Colin Hamilton, John Donegan & Paul Underhill in Leeds.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Paul Cavel’s Heaven & Earth Qigong retreat runs 16–19 Oct (online or Chicago).
On 19 Oct, Taoist Energy Work, Sensing Hands & Advanced Push Hands with Colin Hamilton, John Donegan & Paul Underhill in Leeds.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Taijiquan Regular Training with Nabil Ranné - ongoing online Chen Taijiquan practice with guided and individual work.
Advanced Training Day with Mark Peters - Sunday 12 Oct. A monthly session for instructors and advanced students to refine their Tai Chi. Find both on our events page.
Advanced Training Day with Mark Peters - Sunday 12 Oct. A monthly session for instructors and advanced students to refine their Tai Chi. Find both on our events page.
October 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Taijiquan Regular Training with Nabil Ranné - ongoing online Chen Taijiquan practice with guided and individual work.
Advanced Training Day with Mark Peters - Sunday 12 Oct. A monthly session for instructors and advanced students to refine their Tai Chi. Find both on our events page.
Advanced Training Day with Mark Peters - Sunday 12 Oct. A monthly session for instructors and advanced students to refine their Tai Chi. Find both on our events page.
⏰ Today’s the deadline to pre-register for the new Professional Skills courses and secure the £10 introductory rate.
Check your email for more details and the link if you’d like to let us know you’re interested.
Check your email for more details and the link if you’d like to let us know you’re interested.
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
⏰ Today’s the deadline to pre-register for the new Professional Skills courses and secure the £10 introductory rate.
Check your email for more details and the link if you’d like to let us know you’re interested.
Check your email for more details and the link if you’d like to let us know you’re interested.