http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/17095 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Health An informal, international open conversation (in English) about the study and practice of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan and in particular the form developed by Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing. If you would like to be reminded about our next episode, send an e-mail to traveler@travelersjournal.com. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-17095-MainIcon.gif http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/17095 100 100 Dave Bear The Tai Chi Power Hour An informal, international open conversation (in English) about the study and practice of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan and in particular the form developed by Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing. If you would like to be reminded about our next episode, send an e-mail to traveler@travelersjournal.com. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Dave Bear bear7015@comcast.net clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-115543.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:20:00 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-115543.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-115543.mp3 Another three-round episode of inside Tai Chi Chuan. Health Dave Bear EPISODE33 - The Tai Chi Power Hour - Morning Rounds With Dave (30 Minutes) Another three-round episode of inside Tai Chi Chuan. 30:01 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-107732.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-107732.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-107732.mp3 The fourth episode of commentary recorded during three live rounds of CMC Tai Chi Chuan. Follow along or just listen. Health Dave Bear EPISODE32 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Morning Rounds With Dave The fourth episode of commentary recorded during three live rounds of CMC Tai Chi Chuan. Follow along or just listen. 25:50 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-105735.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-105735.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-105735.mp3 Join Dave bear for three rounds of his morning Tai Chi Chuan. Health Dave Bear EPISODE31 - The Tai Chi Power Hour - Morning Rounds with Dave Join Dave bear for three rounds of his morning Tai Chi Chuan. 32:22 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85658.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:07:59 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85658.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85658.mp3 We'll be gathering again tonight, Sunday, Feb 24 at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time for another round of Tai Chi talk. Please join us. As always, the subjects for discussion are open, and will depend on who shows up to participate, but here's a thought. The subject of Holding Postures has generated many comments recntly on the TCC Forum. But in addition to the physical posture, what goes on in one's mind seems even more important. Let's explore standing meditation. Another idea: have you listened to the previous episode of TCPH? It's a monologue I recorded while doing my morning rounds. Call it a Tai Chi experiment. In the two weeks since I posted it, there have been more than 3000 downloads. I'd be interested in any feed back.you can offer. Taking part is easier than ever. Simply telephone 1-724-444-7444 and select program #17095. There's no need to register, either in advance or at the time, and no cost to participate, other than any normal phone charges that may apply. You can also log in via computer, either with streaming audio or using a VOIP system. Please note that TalkShoe has introduced new software called ShoePhone that lets participants join in with just one click on their computer. No registration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information visit www.talkshoe.com. To get direct e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope to speak with you soon. Health Dave Bear EPISODE24 - The Tai Chi Power Hour We'll be gathering again tonight, Sunday, Feb 24 at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time for another round of Tai Chi talk. Please join us. As always, the subjects for discussion are open, and will depend on who shows up to participate, but here's a thought. The subject of Holding Postures has generated many comments recntly on the TCC Forum. But in addition to the physical posture, what goes on in one's mind seems even more important. Let's explore standing meditation. Another idea: have you listened to the previous episode of TCPH? It's a monologue I recorded while doing my morning rounds. Call it a Tai Chi experiment. In the two weeks since I posted it, there have been more than 3000 downloads. I'd be interested in any feed back.you can offer. Taking part is easier than ever. Simply telephone 1-724-444-7444 and select program #17095. There's no need to register, either in advance or at the time, and no cost to participate, other than any normal phone charges that may apply. You can also log in via computer, either with streaming audio or using a VOIP system. Please note that TalkShoe has introduced new software called ShoePhone that lets participants join in with just one click on their computer. No registration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information visit www.talkshoe.com. To get direct e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope to speak with you soon. 1:07:55 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-101799.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:15:00 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-101799.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-101799.mp3 This edition of The Tai Chi Power Hour is another episode of what I call "Morning Rounds with Dave". You are welcome to listen along as I spend half an hour doing my morning rounds. Health Dave Bear EPISODE27 - The Tai Chi Power Hour - Morning rounds with Dave Bear This edition of The Tai Chi Power Hour is another episode of what I call "Morning Rounds with Dave". You are welcome to listen along as I spend half an hour doing my morning rounds. 30:00 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-89847.mp3 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-89847.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-89847.mp3 An experiment - Morning Rounds with David Bear. Health Dave Bear EPISODE26 - The Tai Chi Power Hour - Morning Rounds with David Bear I An experiment - Morning Rounds with David Bear. 30:14 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85743.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:25:00 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85743.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-85743.mp3 This is the second hour of the Jan 24 episode, the second of a two hour conversation with Steven Greenberg, Sean Carney and David Bear. To hear the first hour, please select episode 21. Health Dave Bear EPISODE25 - The Tai Chi Power Hour This is the second hour of the Jan 24 episode, the second of a two hour conversation with Steven Greenberg, Sean Carney and David Bear. To hear the first hour, please select episode 21. 57:10 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-79519.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:17 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-79519.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-79519.mp3 This is the first hour of a two hour conversation with Steven Greenberg, Sean Carney and David Bear. To hear the second hour, please tune in eposode 25. Health Dave Bear EPISODE21 - The Tai Chi Power Hour This is the first hour of a two hour conversation with Steven Greenberg, Sean Carney and David Bear. To hear the second hour, please tune in eposode 25. 1:02:28 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-64509.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:03:43 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-64509.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-64509.mp3 In this edition of the Tai Chi Power, we pay homage to Professor Chen Man-ch'ing, who developed the 37-posture form that we practise. The one hour session will provide a good introduction those intersted in exploring his art. David Bear reads the 6 short chapters in his book T'ai Chi Ch'uan - A simplified Method of Calesthenics for Health & Self Defense, in which he succiently explains the basis of his philosophy and teachings. Taking part in a future Tai Chi Powr is easier than ever. You can simply call 724-444-7444 and select program #17095. There's no need to register, either in advance or at the time, and no cost to participate other than any normal phone charges that may apply. You can also log in via computer. If you have tried to connect to the conversation live in the past using a VOIP system, please note that TalkShoe has introduced new software called ShoePhone that lets you join in with just one click on your computer. No registration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information visit www.talkshoe.com. To get direct e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope to speak with you soon. Health Dave Bear EPISODE20 - The Tai Chi Power Hour In this edition of the Tai Chi Power, we pay homage to Professor Chen Man-ch'ing, who developed the 37-posture form that we practise. The one hour session will provide a good introduction those intersted in exploring his art. David Bear reads the 6 short chapters in his book T'ai Chi Ch'uan - A simplified Method of Calesthenics for Health & Self Defense, in which he succiently explains the basis of his philosophy and teachings. Taking part in a future Tai Chi Powr is easier than ever. You can simply call 724-444-7444 and select program #17095. There's no need to register, either in advance or at the time, and no cost to participate other than any normal phone charges that may apply. You can also log in via computer. If you have tried to connect to the conversation live in the past using a VOIP system, please note that TalkShoe has introduced new software called ShoePhone that lets you join in with just one click on your computer. No registration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information visit www.talkshoe.com. To get direct e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope to speak with you soon. 59:23 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-51311.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:01:58 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-51311.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-51311.mp3 On this episode of The Tai Chi Power Hour, long time practitioner Lee Scheele joined us from California and we chatted about the importance of following principle. After 45 minutes, we were joined by Rabia Hayek a co-founder of Breathe Together (www.breathetogether.net) which is dedicated to simultaneous breathing. It makes for an interesting hour. Health Dave Bear EPISODE19 - The Tai Chi Power Hour On this episode of The Tai Chi Power Hour, long time practitioner Lee Scheele joined us from California and we chatted about the importance of following principle. After 45 minutes, we were joined by Rabia Hayek a co-founder of Breathe Together (www.breathetogether.net) which is dedicated to simultaneous breathing. It makes for an interesting hour. 57:48 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-46308.mp3 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:48:21 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-46308.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-46308.mp3 Episode 14 of the Tai Chi Power Hour conversation welcomed Sean Carney who teaches CMC in the Austin, Texas area. Marilyn Carpenter also checked in, along with several other participants who listened in. Our next session is scheduled for 11/14 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. If you'd like to get e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope you can join us. David Bear bear7015@comcast.net www.travelersjournal.com 412-731-8134 Health Dave Bear EPISODE14 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Episode 14 of the Tai Chi Power Hour conversation welcomed Sean Carney who teaches CMC in the Austin, Texas area. Marilyn Carpenter also checked in, along with several other participants who listened in. Our next session is scheduled for 11/14 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. If you'd like to get e-mail reminders of the date, send a message to me at bear7015@comcast.net. Hope you can join us. David Bear bear7015@comcast.net www.travelersjournal.com 412-731-8134 52:40 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-37927.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:05:55 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-37927.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-37927.mp3 The first episode of the fall season featured a visit from Tom Krapu, one of the founders of the Tai Chi e-mail forum, and Marilyn Carpenter. We explored the importance of daily practise and discussed an article he has written on the subject (see - www.krapu4.com/taichi/ArticleDailyPracticeBriefMinimalGraphics.htm). Taking part in our conversations is easier than ever. If you have tried to connect to the conversation live in the past by VOIP, please note that TalkShoe is introducing new software to let you join in with just one click on your computer. No regiatration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. Health Dave Bear EPISODE13 - The Tai Chi Power Hour The first episode of the fall season featured a visit from Tom Krapu, one of the founders of the Tai Chi e-mail forum, and Marilyn Carpenter. We explored the importance of daily practise and discussed an article he has written on the subject (see - www.krapu4.com/taichi/ArticleDailyPracticeBriefMinimalGraphics.htm). Taking part in our conversations is easier than ever. If you have tried to connect to the conversation live in the past by VOIP, please note that TalkShoe is introducing new software to let you join in with just one click on your computer. No regiatration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. 38:45 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-29696.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:11:42 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-29696.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-29696.mp3 There have been more than 550 downloads of our last episode. That's a lot of listeners. Please join us for our next conversation on September 12 at 9 pm EDT. We don't know who will turn up, but that's part of the fun. If you have tried to connect in the past by VOIP, please note that TalkShoe is introducing new software to let you join the conversation with just one click on you computer. No regiatration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. Health Dave Bear EPISODE12 - The Tai Chi Power Hour There have been more than 550 downloads of our last episode. That's a lot of listeners. Please join us for our next conversation on September 12 at 9 pm EDT. We don't know who will turn up, but that's part of the fun. If you have tried to connect in the past by VOIP, please note that TalkShoe is introducing new software to let you join the conversation with just one click on you computer. No regiatration, no long distance phone charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. 31:49 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-27024.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:00:57 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-27024.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-27024.mp3 This evening, Bill McKee joined in from Reno, Nevada and spoke with Marilyn Carpenter, Stan Swartz and I about a variety of subject, including Ox Herding at Morgan's Grove. And once again Andrew Barry checked in via text messaging from Melbourne, Australia, where it's already noon tomorrow. We'll be skipping a week for the 4th of July holiday, but please join us for our next episode on Wednesday July 11. Talkshoe is introducing software to let you join the conversation with just one click on you computer. No regiatration, no long distance charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. Health Dave Bear EPISODE11 - The Tai Chi Power Hour This evening, Bill McKee joined in from Reno, Nevada and spoke with Marilyn Carpenter, Stan Swartz and I about a variety of subject, including Ox Herding at Morgan's Grove. And once again Andrew Barry checked in via text messaging from Melbourne, Australia, where it's already noon tomorrow. We'll be skipping a week for the 4th of July holiday, but please join us for our next episode on Wednesday July 11. Talkshoe is introducing software to let you join the conversation with just one click on you computer. No regiatration, no long distance charges, no hassles. If you'd like more information or to get an e-mail reminder of the date, send a message to bear7015@comcast.net. 1:05:41 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-24475.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:13:35 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-24475.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-24475.mp3 Another episode with Marilynn Carpenter. Andrew Barry checks in from Melbourne, Australia. But we're still looking for a critical mass of conversation. If you'd like to get details about joining or being reminded about a future episode, e-mail bear7015@comcast.net. Health Dave Bear EPISODE10 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Another episode with Marilynn Carpenter. Andrew Barry checks in from Melbourne, Australia. But we're still looking for a critical mass of conversation. If you'd like to get details about joining or being reminded about a future episode, e-mail bear7015@comcast.net. 38:22 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-21807.mp3 Wed, 23 May 2007 21:31:20 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-21807.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-21807.mp3 The people who got together for this episode decided they didn't want to have it recorded. We do include a short interview I conducted with Joanne Chang at Ben Lo's recent weekend workshop in Washington. Joanne talks about the Tai Chi practise park she is trying to organize in honor of her late husband David. Health Dave Bear EPISODE9 - The Tai Chi Power Hour The people who got together for this episode decided they didn't want to have it recorded. We do include a short interview I conducted with Joanne Chang at Ben Lo's recent weekend workshop in Washington. Joanne talks about the Tai Chi practise park she is trying to organize in honor of her late husband David. 04:47 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-19486.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 22:05:47 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-19486.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-19486.mp3 We get the conversation going. Danny Emerick calls in from Florida and chats with Marilyn Carpenter and me for about 45 minutes. Andrew Barry checks in by e-mail from Australia. If you would like to be reminded about our next episode, send an e-mail to bear7015@comcast.net. Health Dave Bear EPISODE8 - The Tai Chi Power Hour We get the conversation going. Danny Emerick calls in from Florida and chats with Marilyn Carpenter and me for about 45 minutes. Andrew Barry checks in by e-mail from Australia. If you would like to be reminded about our next episode, send an e-mail to bear7015@comcast.net. 44:18 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-16522.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:45:23 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-16522.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-16522.mp3 Stan Swartz was going to join us, but became ill. So I did a round and yammered a bit. After a while, Justin Smith managed to logon, at least with e-mail. He now says he's figured it out, and plans to join us for our next session on May the ninth. Health Dave Bear EPISODE6 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Stan Swartz was going to join us, but became ill. So I did a round and yammered a bit. After a while, Justin Smith managed to logon, at least with e-mail. He now says he's figured it out, and plans to join us for our next session on May the ninth. 19:41 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-14194.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:40:26 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-14194.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-14194.mp3 This episode finally worked. Stan found out that chiming in was far easier than he thought. Health Dave Bear EPISODE5 - The Tai Chi Power Hour This episode finally worked. Stan found out that chiming in was far easier than he thought. 17:18 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-12037.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:57:33 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-12037.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-12037.mp3 Picking up from where we left off last time, interested participants will meet again to explore international Tai Chi connections. Please join us. Health Dave Bear EPISODE3 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Picking up from where we left off last time, interested participants will meet again to explore international Tai Chi connections. Please join us. 18:02 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-10617.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:55:36 -0400 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-10617.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-10617.mp3 Another test run. I read three essays written by Professor Cheng from translations by Mark Hennessy. Health Dave Bear EPISODE2 - The Tai Chi Power Hour Another test run. I read three essays written by Professor Cheng from translations by Mark Hennessy. 22:35 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-10586.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:07:21 -0500 bear7015@comcast.net http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-10586.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-17095/TS-10586.mp3 A first attempt at getting together - We managed to get participants from France and Australia. If you're curious, listen to the last half of this episode to hear our conversation. Health Dave Bear EPISODE1 - The Tai Chi Power Hour A first attempt at getting together - We managed to get participants from France and Australia. If you're curious, listen to the last half of this episode to hear our conversation. 50:07 clean Tai Chi Chuan. Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Martial Arts, Chi, Chi Gung,