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To those who think Tai Chi is B.S. ...

Please understand that push-hands isn't fighting; it's a drill that helps a student UNDERSTAND the fight by slowing the moves down for analyzing and seeing countering techniques.

I've tried explaining this time and time again to those who say, "No one fights this slowly," and they are correct, but this youtube video explains it better than I ever could.

Tai Chi “Taught” Me Wrong Today I am having Dr. Mark Cheng talking about Tai Chi Push hand!...

Today's class

For those who don't understand Tai Chi, or wonder if there's a martial aspect to it, please view the video below.

Things are often slowed down for study and analysis.

Tai Chi is not simply for health, tho some only train for health reasons. That's fine, but they're missing quite a bit.

I Thought Tai Chi Was USELESS Today I'm visiting Dr. Mark Cheng to learn Tai Chi applications for real fighting (Yang style). Although Taichi is a popular health practice, it's a Chinese ...

Students at Red Sun Academy performed very well at today's martial art tournament. Fantastic competition.

Afterwards, we enjoyed 'Astronomy Day' at the Science Museum in downtown Raleigh.

First class of the year

Red Sun Academy is participating in relief efforts to aid Helene survivors. All students (and anyone else) can drop off items such as toothpaste, shampoo, razors, liquid soap, deodorant, pet food, blankets). These items will be delivered to those in need on October 11.

Note the difference between a black belt and a yellow belt doing elbow strikes during one of the classes at Red Sun Academy:

Congratulations to Red Sun students for participation in the National Physical Fitness Program. Most performed above the national average.

https://www.redsunacademy.com/fitness.html