ATX Jim

1 hour ago, EFreethought said:

I also live in ATX.

 

What taichi group do you practice with?

1 hour ago, EFreethought said:

 

 

Hi, I have been studying with the group out of the Austin Rec Center on Tuesdays. Getting ready to head into some training tonight.

 

Greetings from the Austin TX area.  My name is Jim and I have been a student of Chen Taiji since 2016.  I started my Chen journey in Houston TX and have since moved to the Austin area after retirement.   I practice with a study group in Austin .  In addition to this, I have started studying Yang and Yiquan with an instructor out of Elgin TX. I am finding the Yang is helping to smooth out my rough edges. 

I have a prior martial arts background in Aikido, Aikijujitsu, Krav Maga, and some Iaido.  As I have aged, it’s been difficult to perform the breakfalls and rolling required for Aiki arts, so I have switched to Chinese Internal Arts to help with my knees and balance. 

I have a keen interest in Daoism and how it fits with daily life.  I have been studying remotely with Monk Yun Rau and Deng Ming Dao on Daoist teachings. 

I am looking forward to reading everyone postings and thoughts. Thanks again !