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Dave Hoover
Feb 2, 20191 min read
"Isn't Tai Chi better for self-defence than Karate?"
This was the question one of my new Tai Chi students asked after class earlier this week. My answer was “That depends on how you train.”...
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Dave Hoover
Oct 18, 20181 min read
The Power of Now
Imagine Eckhart Toole's book "The Power of Now" narrated by Joe Rogan. That's what I'm looking for! Why, you ask? The Power of Now is a...
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Dave Hoover
Sep 2, 20182 min read
Inspired fitness. Black belt life.
It's time I took the time to provide a little colour to our tag-line and value statement "Inspired fitness. Black belt life." Coming from...
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Dave Hoover
May 21, 20181 min read
Why Tai Chi is the most underrated workout for reducing stress & improving sleep
There was an interesting article on NBC News on the benefits of Tai Chi for stress management. After a little background on Tai Chi, the...
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Dave Hoover
Apr 9, 20181 min read
Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia patients
Time Magazine recently published an article detailing why Tai Chi works so well for pain relief. "There are more questions than answers...
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Dave Hoover
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Meditate your way to healthy
Meditation improves your health. It really is as simple as that. For those who struggle with this concept, consider the placebo effect....
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Dave Hoover
Mar 8, 20181 min read
Iron Thread
Iron Thread practice has been added to our Tai Chi classes over the past few months. This is an incredibly powerful Niei Chi exercise...
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Dave Hoover
Feb 25, 20181 min read
Martial Arts can improve your attention span and alertness - new study
A recent study on martial arts concluded that participants benefit from improved mental faculties, particularly improved attention span...
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Dave Hoover
Feb 16, 20181 min read
Tai Chi for Balance
Tai chi improves balance, mental clarity, flexibility, and harmony. This is true for performance athletes, professionals, and senior...
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Dave Hoover
Feb 16, 20181 min read
Set goals
Imagine a baby learning to walk. On his first attempt, does he fall down? Absolutely. And on his second, third, and several attempts...
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