The Dragon's Head Blog

Many participants from a number of locations in the Toronto Branch actively supported our involvement in the 2018 Rotary International Convention at the Metro Convention Centre from June 23 to June 27. It was a significant commitment because we needed to cover 60 hours at our booth during the five days of the conference, and […]

We performed a demonstration of Taoist Tai Chi® arts, including Lok Hup Ba Fa, Sabre and also did a dragon dance in the centre of Madrid during the meeting of instructors from Spain, Portugal and Italy. Nearly one hundred people had the opportunity to deepen the knowledge of these arts. This is the dragon dance […]

The St. Petersburg branch participants enjoyed a wonderful classical guitar concert on Sunday afternoon. One of our members’ brother, Charles Mokotoff, was in town and entertained around 70 people with his mesmerizing playing. We are looking forward to his next visit.  

Following the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Associazione Taoist Tai Chi – Italia, last weekend an international workshop took place in Florence, with guests from many countries (Great Britain, Slovakia, Hungary, Holland, Spain) and from all branches in Italy. The weather was very hot, but we have been practicing in what used to […]

Here we are in Florence celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Italy. We have spent a quarter of a century practicing, sharing, growing, overcoming problems and never missing having fun! We had a demo and a banquet in the evening followed by a weekend workshop with Carmen Capilla. Ciao a […]

A room overflowing with original paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, quilts, hand weaving, jewelry and a splendid donated collection of Chinese guardian lions greeted those who attended the art gala.  Participants and their guests enjoyed gourmet foods and wine while viewing and bidding on the art donated by members. The art inspired lively conversation and the […]

We celebrate Mother’s Day by setting aside one special day when we stop to appreciate all that our mothers have done for us over the years. On May 12th, 2018 the Edmonton branch in Alberta, Canada enjoyed a Mother’s Day social with a potluck lunch followed by mango pudding for dessert. Everyone worked together to […]

A project in the Quebec City Area shows that it is possible for 9-10 year old children to appreciate, and benefit from, Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Tracey teaches a grade 4 class. She began practicing Taoist Tai Chi® 2 years ago. She immediately thought of her students. She said:  Wow! I would love for my […]

Hundreds of participants chanted to help others and find balance, harmony and stillness during CIT Week.

From November to April participants of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area location took part in the 6th Street Market Fair in Tempe. We conducted demonstrations, shared information about the organization, communicated the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, and became involved in the community. The Downtown Tempe Agency, whose mission statement is “…to be […]

I know that others care for me, and, in return, I open my heart Every day, every program, every dan-yu brings new experiences. CIT Week brings both renewal and transformation as participants from 26 countries gather to train and volunteer together. The opportunities to refresh are abundant, whether it is your first time at CIT […]

  On March 17th, 128 French members and their relatives celebrated the year of the earth dog in Lamballe. Philippe Hercouet and Stephane de Sallier Dupin as représentatives of the local authorities joined us for the celebration as well as Docteur Tessier from Saint Brieuc Hospital where he’s in charge of the rehabilitation department. A delicious […]

On Easter Sunday 43 people went to enjoy the view, the weather, the company and two sets before the Lok Hup II program. It was a wonderful peaceful morning with friends. The folks from Dunedin, Florida welcome everyone to Lok Hup Week and extend an invitation to join us at the International Center Florida Grand […]

There was a great turnout with 160 participants at the program and the “To Your Health” banquet.  We enjoyed a lovely pre-workshop evening chanting the Northern Dipper together. Chanting can be a great release as there is no requirement for perfection and there is that sense of being part of something larger. After chanting we […]

        On the weekend of the 17th and 18th of March sixty-five members gathered to experience a short course at the national centre in Bayswater. Working together from commencement of tai chi to wave hands like clouds, the first afternoon passed quickly. Besides 41 newcomers there were another 20 members with less […]

We are celebrating 30 years of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® in Grande Prairie, located in Alberta, Canada. The focus of the practice for the program on March 17th and 18th, 2018 was on balance and timing, something which we could take home and apply to other areas of our lives.  It was a lot of fun […]

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA San Francisco Bay Area branch members celebrated the Year of the Dog in Pleasant Hill, California . The 100 plus members with family and friends dined on a traditional Chinese New Year eight-course banquet.   Entertainment also included Dr. Blues performing a medley of dog songs (Police […]

On Saturday, March 10th the Etobicoke location of the Toronto branch was once again transformed into a cabaret, as dozens of Toronto participants and their guests poured into the Florida-themed space. From the pink flamingos on the “beach” out front to the mini palm trees on each candle-lit table, the mood was set for a […]

The Winnipeg branch celebrated Chinese New Year on February 24th, 2018 at a local Chinese restaurant. Nearly ninety of us enjoyed nine different Chinese dishes of delicious food which left us extremely full.  However we managed to find room for the oranges and custard tarts for dessert.   The master of ceremonies shared many of […]