Odie and I are working on an email to share with our students. We will discuss what we covered in 2025 with the handouts attached; and some new ideas for 2026 Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong classes. Thought you might want to do the same for the students you have taught or are teaching now. This gives something of a teaching plan for everyone.

What an incredible energy we had at this past Sunday’s Tai Chi Intensive Seminar! It was a powerful day of focused training, and it was inspiring to see everyone dive so deep into the internal arts. We covered a lot of ground, focusing on four key pillars: 1. Form Review: Refining our movements for better flow, alignment, and congruence. 2. Martial Applications: Understanding the “what” and the "why" behind the "how." 3. The Eight Energies: Exploring the subtle forces and frames that drive the power within Tai Chi Chuan. 4. Push Hands: Putting theory into practice with a partner. Feeling the Power The highlight for many was getting a true "hands-on" feel for Peng (Wardoff) and Lu (Rollback). Everyone had the chance to practice and refine their “track of power,” ensuring they could actually feel their frames and embody these forces while working with a partner. Leveling Up Together It was a breakthrough day across the board! We had students learning the fundamentals of Push Hands for the very first time, while our more experienced practitioners pushed their skills further with two-hand push hands and free-flow slow-motion sparring. Thank you to everyone who showed up with an open mind and a warrior’s spirit. The growth we saw in just one day was remarkable! 🐉💪

We are thrilled to officially announce that @Louis Carrillo has become our newest SOHMA Tai Chi Certified Instructor! Louis has long been a leader in our community, always going above and beyond to help his fellow students and instructors. Beyond our school walls, he has been a vital force in spreading Tai Chi throughout Long Beach. He has been leading at our free community classes at Heartwell Park and teaching Tai Chi at the YMCA. I even learned that he has been substitute teaching for one of our other graduates at the JCC. We are incredibly grateful to have such a high-caliber instructor and dedicated leader among our ranks. Please join us in the comments in congratulating Louis on this massive achievement! 🐉✨

Looking forward to reconnecting with Dr. Daniel Hoover and the SOHMA Tai Chi community.