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TCIA Annual Review – Building Foundations for 2026

We’ve published this year’s Annual Review, which brings together the main developments across the Union and sets out our direction for 2026. It’s been a year of steady, practical progress, with clearer communication, stronger partnerships, and important groundwork completed for the systems we’ll be introducing next year. Our regular updates, member features, and coordinated social posts have helped raise the…

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A Journey Through the Jins – Ward-off (Peng Jin)

Part 2 of 11 · Article Series A Journey Through the Jins This article is part of our 11-part series on the Jins in the Internal Arts. You can start from the beginning or jump to any part using the links below. New links will be added as they are published. Introduction Ward Off Making Contact Listening and Interpreting Roll…

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A Journey Through the Jins

Part 1 of 11 · Article Series A Journey Through the Jins This article is part of our 11-part series on the Jins in the Internal Arts. You can start from the beginning or jump to any part using the links below. New links will be added as they are published. Introduction Ward Off Making Contact Listening and Interpreting Roll…

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The Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet & Knees | Part 4: Weight Distribution

This article was first published in the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union issue 11 published in 1999. We are sharing it here as part of our From the TCIA Magazine Archive series. The original text is presented in full, exactly as it appeared, to preserve the author’s insights. This piece is being published in four parts: Part 1 –  Foot…

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The Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet & Knees | Part 3: Knee Alignment

This article was first published in the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union issue 11 published in 1999. We are sharing it here as part of our From the TCIA Magazine Archive series. The original text is presented in full, exactly as it appeared, to preserve the author’s insights. This piece is being published in four parts: Part 1 –  Foot…

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The Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet & Knees | Part 2: Foot Position

This article was first published in the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union issue 11 published in 1999. We are sharing it here as part of our From the TCIA Magazine Archive series. The original text is presented in full, exactly as it appeared, to preserve the author’s insights. This piece is being published in four parts: Part 1 –  Foot…

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The Correct Biomechanical Use of the Feet & Knees | Part 1: Foot Posture

This article was first published in the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union issue 11 published in 1999. We are sharing it here as part of our From the TCIA Magazine Archive series. The original text is presented in full, exactly as it appeared, to preserve the author’s insights. This piece is being published in four parts: Part 1 –  Foot…

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Sad news: remembering Aileen Mandic

We are deeply saddened to report that our long-standing treasurer and membership secretary, Aileen Mandic, passed away suddenly in hospital last week due to complications after receiving a bone marrow transplant. Over the years she was known to hundreds of our members and we will remember her for kindness, humour and hard work. Our thoughts are with her family and…

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Tai Chi Internal Arts Magazine Issue 74 – Expert Articles on Tai Chi, Qigong, & the Internal Arts

We’re delighted to announce that the latest issue of our magazine is now available. Members have immediate access to the digital edition by following the link sent out in our recent email, and printed copies are already in the mail. Many thanks to our editor Ken Symon and his team, and to all the contributors for their excellent work. The…

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New Board Director Appointed

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Roberts as Marketing & Public Relations Director for the Union.  Paul is an experienced Content and Communications Manager and is stepping up from his Support Team role as Communications Manager for the Union which was advertised last year. Paul’s response to the advertisement highlighted skills the Union was in much…

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