Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley
White Dragon Holiday Sale 2021
We ended the year strong. Let’s continue the momentum by setting some awesome goals for 2022! Come to White Dragon’s Holiday Sale for the best deals on memberships, gear, and uniforms. Also ask about our special holiday seminars. See you there!
Happy Thanksgiving!
All White Dragon Schools are closed Thursday & Friday, November 25-26 for Thanksgiving. Please see your instructor to reschedule any missed private lessons.
Yang Style Tai Chi’s Five Principle Points
Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan translates to “Grand Ultimate Fist”. It is a Chinese System of slow motion exercises designed to improve health, relieve stress, and build strength. Research shows that Tai Chi is effective in improving dynamic balance and reducing falls among older adults. Tai Chi can also be practiced as a martial…
No Belts in Kung Fu
This article originally appeared in the June 1991 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong. You might say that in Japanese and Korean martial arts, the most important part of the wardrobe is the belt. The belt’s color designates the martial artist’s rank, making it a critical part of…
The Ancient Roots of Modern Yang Tai Chi
Tai Chi is one of the oldest documented forms of martial arts dating back to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). However, it might surprise most people to know that contemporary Tai Chi styles have much more recent histories. Chen Family Tai Chi can be traced back to the mid 17th century. Both Yang Family Tai Chi…
