Foundations of Traditional Taijiquan core concepts and full curriculum Essays by Sam Masich Book review by Matthew Stampe, LA.c, LMT.    When Sam first sent an email announcing his book, I ordered it right away without hesitation. I’ve done seminars with Sam in the early 90’s in the ‘A Taste of China All-Taijiquan Championships” competition back in the day. I know he is a real contributor to the Tai Chi martial arts and self cultivation community, and knew he will have good insights to share. Sam has been a competitor in forms, weapons, push hands, and even full contact and stands o ..read more

“Tai Chi friends and enthusiasts. I’m so excited to announce that Sifu Damon Bramich will be visiting Washington DC later this month from the 10/19. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to meet and train with one of the world’s leading practitioners of the art of Tai Chi. Damon is a Yang Family lineage holder and disciple of both 4 and 5 generation family leaders. He is a renowned Push Hands expert, noted for his classical martial understanding of the art and Nei Gong attainment. He will be available for both private and small groups lessons during his visit so don’t miss out on this ..read more

According to resources, basically the art Mo Tzu passed on to Chang San Feng (Zhang Sanfeng), the founder of Tai Chi, is based on Chinese martial arts that John Chang demonstrated in Ring of Fire: https://youtu.be/TdYM0vNufwc?si=lE-VwKnwgAR4BwoR Chang San Feng is the legendary founder of Tai Chi and was early associated with Shaolin temple, and later created his art at Wu Dang temple. Sadly there is little to no evidence of his existence. His life is given in two different centuries and dynasty’s. One account places him in the Song dynasty, and the other the Yuan dynasty. There does exist ..read more

White Dew: the theme will be about ‘strengthening your body heat (yang) to help expel cold out of the lungs’. It will be a good season to watch the ‘in and out breath’ and find your flow of energy.    The recent afternoon heat may hopefully subside soon. The heat and humidity has been hard on everyone. The recent thunderstorms and rain has been a change. We have entered “White Dew’ phase of the year on September 7th. We are past the halfway mark in Virgo. Autumn Equinox will be soon and welcoming the Libra sign. Watch for the full moon September 29th. The mid-autumn full moon is used ..read more

1. Beginning of Taiji: (data missing) will look in old notes. 2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: This posture also promotes stimulation to lung, large intestine, heart, pericardium and triple warmer (the 6 hand related) meridians, which can function as a release for the heart and a draining of the lungs of sick “Qi”. nourish the heart and calm the mind. “Qi” to the earth through the bubbling well accupoint also plays a role in increasing the strength of the kidney meridian. 3. Single Whip: As the waist turns left, the left kidney slightly sinks down and the right one slightly floats up. Th ..read more

Links to the playlists are below: Circle of Trust playlist approx. 20+ videos Circle of Disgust playlist approx. 30+ videos ..read more

#美国IT小伙裸辞当中医# 三年前采访美国小伙Matt的时候，他还一边做全职IT工作，一边考针灸师执照，三年不见他已经辞职做了一名全职中医！这位练了30年太极拳的美国小伙，是如何追逐自己的中医梦？今天跟我一起到他的诊所探访吧！#鸿儒计划#王冰汝的微博视频 https://m.weibo.cn/status/4793655850435291#&video English with Chinese subtitles there is a link above in the Chinese for the new interview 2022 Original interview 3 years ago 2019 below. Matthew Interviewed by reporter Bingru Wang ..read more

Taijiquan and healing “Breathe from the heels” is often said in Taoist qigong. “Aging starts in the feet” is another old quote. I’ve been teaching my students and patients lately to check for pronation or supination in the ankles and feet. If pronation or supination is occuring then there will be problems everywhere up. Stability and mobility will also be affected. Be sure to check if you have pronation or supination, otherwise this will affect Taijiquan and qigong practice and more. Massage, chiropractic, Tui-na, Acupuncture, are some modalities that can help. There are plenty of Youtube vide ..read more

Here is a list of foods, spices, and herbs you might be able to find at the grocery store, Asian or Indian markets, health food stores, and vitamin shops. I’ll try to indicate which one and best uses. We suggest to talk with your herbalist on use of some of these herbs in formulas that might best serve you. Below are more related to foods, spices, and teas. Basics: The five flavors. Warming against wind-cold: First is a group of herbs that release the exterior. External pathogens like heat, cold, damp, dryness, etc. may invade the body and get trapped in the “Couli” a layer between the skin a ..read more

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/matthew-stampe-lac-on-body-wisdom-balance-and-athletic-performance-with-oriental-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR3lFmz8k7m-WRkADU8OQS7p9vhmxvRAbVsoB0EoE4U4cVPex217zO13YEE By Jennifer Schwartz According to Matthew Stampe LAc of Nova Acupuncture we can cultivate a balanced life at home with the wisdom of Oriental Medicine. In this episode Think Fit. Be Fit. podcast shares the nuts and bolts of acupuncture, Tai Chi, and moving energy in the body as well as thoughts on COVID, the immune system and being our healthiest. Jennifer and Matthew Stampe discuss several topics r ..read more