Jason Socci
I am a World Taiji Boxing Association instructor in Utah. I have studied WTBA methods with Steven Smith (Real Taiji) for 5 years and have been fortunate enough to receive instruction from Eli Montaigue (head of the WTBA) at the annual workshops hosted by Real Taiji. Improve Posture to Run, Jump, and Play
Taiji is an amazing medium for delivering lessons in awareness, relaxation, fitness, and self defense. The lessons are made all the more effective in the hands of an expert instructor like Steven because he brings passion, fun, and creativity to class. Steven explores this art from many different angles and isn’t afraid to borrow ideas from other arts to help solidify the principles being taught. His realistic treatment of the art in today’s world reminds me that, like all arts, if we stop pushing the boundaries or fail to challenge it, it stagnates and dies.
6 Surefire Ways to Circumvent the Loop
Taiji offers a good amount of relaxation-talk. An interesting thing happens when we try too hard to relax—we create tension. We get the exact opposite of what we wanted.
Pistol Qigong Is A Blast
Through regular practice of Qi-gong, we discover deeper awareness of our bodies and tissues. Our awareness can be applied to the stance and body structure needed for the practice of marksmanship.
Kick Your Balance Woes
Balance gets better and bodies develop efficiency. The same with grounding. They’re both dynamic. And I’m not talking metaphorically here.
5 Simple Ways To Avoid Violence
The word self-defense usually conjures images of how to deal with physical violence. I imagine a class where the martial arts instructor goes over attacks and attack scenarios along with techniques and/or drills to deal with them. As I learn methods to defend myself physically I also like to remind myself that violence never happens [...]