Canadian Taijiquan Federation

We have confirmed our presentations for the annual symposium, Saturday, October 3! These include: The Foundations & Academics of Taichi -David Porter... Cultivation of Five Personal Attributes in Tai Chi -Randall Templeton Back to Basics Baduanjin Level 1 for Qi Cultivation and Increased Endurance: A Deeper Look at the Positive Effects of Traditional 8 Brocade Qigong -Malcolm MacQuarrie Forum Discussion - Tai Chi instructional approaches: Teach formalized/regimented postures, or teach a form with less structured approaches for students We are looking forward to brief, lively discussions at the end of each presentation. Please bring your thoughts and experience to the teaching approaches discussion.

Call for Papers The Canadian Taijiquan Federation is planning an autumn event to mark the Harvest Moon in October 2020. This Symposium will be held on Zoom and in person if this is legally and sensibly permitted. Current planned date October 3, 2020 to be confirmed. We invite practitioners, teachers, and contemplatives to submit a paper to the CTF by September 1, 2020. The program will be confirmed by September 15, 2020. ... For details, please visit http://taichitongren.ca/call-for-papers-2/

Not much space? This form can be done in a hotel room while working or travelling. Sifu Malcolm MacQuarrie demonstrates Tai Chi in a Box.

What a lovely celebration at Cold Mountain Internal Arts for the year of the Rat. Thanks to Sifu Steve Higgins and his club for hosting, and providing fellowship and great demonstrations. Also to the JingMo troupe for another fabulous display. This year we had a grand lion and a baby dragon.