Tag Archives: Martial Arts

New class this summer at the Academy of Martial & Internal Arts

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Narrye Caldwell

  Introduction to Tai Chi Basics 4 Wednesdays, 6-7 pm July 10-July 31 Academy of Martial Arts 1570 Soquel Dr. (across from Dominican Hospital) tuition: $65 Instructors: Ted Mancuso & Narrye Caldwell In this 4 session class, you will get … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Sword Class

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Narrye Caldwell

Tai Chi Straight Sword–Basics Wednesdays 7-8 pm for 8 weeks Sept. 25-Nov. 13        Beauty, grace, agility, and strength, are all qualities long associated with the revered Chinese straight sword, or jian. Over two thousand years old, the … Continue reading →

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What you should know before you start a Tai Chi class

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Narrye Caldwell

I love teaching Tai Chi, and I especially love introducing this beautiful health promoting martial art to beginners. But many people start out with some ideas that are not only wrong, but prevent them from sticking with the practice long … Continue reading →

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Why I Practice Tai Chi

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Narrye Caldwell

It is 6:30 a.m. and I’d rather stay in bed. I struggle up. I’m a little stiff and can’t yet imagine any activity except tea and staring out the window for a while. I grant myself the pleasure of one … Continue reading →

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Practicing…

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Narrye Caldwell

Every morning I walk to the park near my house and go through a particular routine. Though there are variables in the routine, it always contains the same basic building blocks. I start with some simple qigong to warm up. … Continue reading →

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