Happy Holidays!

December is usually everyone's busiest and most joyous month because of the holidays. For me, it's extra busy and joyous because it's also my birthday month. This year, however, is special because it's my 50th birthday πŸŽ‚πŸ₯³ I'm not sure how many people reading this letter were with us back in the early days. Does anyone remember when Jessica, Dawn and I threw Master Aiping a big surprise party for her 50th birthday back in January 2005?

And in a blink of an eye, I'm now 50. I have to be honest, the younger me standing next to Master Aiping in those photos assumed my strength and vitality would have already peaked at 50. But now that I'm 50, I have never felt stronger, been more fit, and my performance level hasn't nearly reached its peak yet. I snapped some photos this past Wednesday when my best friend and I celebrated our 50ths with a spa day. The young me above would never have believed that 50 year old me would be so much more fit than herπŸ˜†

For this, I have to thank my trainer and coach, Damian Neve (aka Dai Lo), for his expert training this past year. When we began our training in November in 2023 he told me we will achieve 3 things: 1) Get my body stronger and fitter than it has ever been in my life; 2) Fix my knees that were wrecked from wushu style Tai Chi alignments and extend my professional career by at least 10 years; 3) And my favorite: Launch some motherf*ers! We achieved #1 and #2 and well on our way to achieve #3. My birthday present to myself was a training trip to North Carolina for some intensive 1:1 training with Damian, building on what we've been working on correcting structure and alignment, and moving into the realm of emitting Tai Chi power. It was fun to push him around πŸ˜† We recorded one of our sessions and have made the video available for purchase.


Almost 20 years ago, I threw Master Aiping a surprise 50th birthday party. When it was my turn, Dai Lo was the one who gave me a surprise 😊 (Click below to watch.)

Yesterday we held our last class of 2024 and we're currently on our holiday break. Our first class in the new year will be Thursday, January 2nd. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas πŸŽ„, Happy Hannukah πŸ•Ž, Happy Holidays ❄️, and Wonderful New Year!


Take care,

Shirley

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Today at 1PM EST: Building Tai Chi Frame From the Ground Up, Online Workshop

Want a cheat code for your Tai Chi movements? Join me today 1PM - 3PM EST for an online workshop, "Building Your Tai Chi Frame: From the Ground Up," where we’ll dive deep into the foundational principles of Tai Chi. In this workshop, you'll learn how to build your Tai Chi frame from the feet upward, aligning your body along natural pillars to simplify the complexities of Tai Chi movements.


By understanding how to feel the ground path and align your structure, you’ll develop an intuitive connection to your forms, making them more stable, powerful, and fluid. Whether you're a beginner seeking clarity in your practice or an advanced student looking to refine your alignment and momentum, this workshop has something for you.


Date: Sunday, December 22

Time: 1PM - 3PM EST

Price: $25 (Includes future access to the video recording)


* Please Note: Patreon members at the Stressbender level and higher can enter the workshop directly here.

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

We are closed for the holidays from Christmas Eve through New Years Day. Our first class in the new year will be Thursday, January 2nd.


ο»ΏWe wish everyone a happy and healthy holidays and new year!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 28


ο»ΏJoin us for a free holiday event on Saturday, December 28! Bring your family and friends for a pot luck event where we can socialize, hold some free classes, meet up and play push hands and jianfa, and geek out with others who love what we love.


Stay tuned for details.

NEW VIDEO: Secrets to Tai Chi Power

For my birthday, I went to advance my training with my Dai Lo, Damian Neve. We recorded one of our sessions where we worked on beginner Tai Chi power. The insights he provided and lessons taught were quite transformational in my understanding and skill advancement.


We worked on:

  • Creating solid structure with the concept of the "Tai Chi Bubble"
  • How to neutralize force with the Sink-Stretch-Point concept.
  • Making your forms practice into effective self-defense techniques.
  • And much more


Those who attended prior Tai Chi Alignment workshops with Damian receive a 25% off discount. Let me know if you didn't receive the email with the discount code.

Watch Video Trailer

Go to Secrets to Tai Chi Power Page

Watch Clips From the Video (Click Thumbnails)

Tai Chi Application on Technique and Timing

Improve Push Hands by Attaching to Center Line

Use Finesse to Overcome Strength Disadvantage

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