The Dragon's Head Blog

The last Thursday of 2016 a group of Costa Rican participants came together for an activity we had not organised before.   Inspired by the example of the Taoist Tai Chi© family in Ireland, we organised a get-together where we did continuous sets from 1 pm – 9 pm as a fundraiser for the Fenway […]

We gathered to celebrate the 2017 Chinese New Year at a banquet at the International Centre in Florida.

There is nothing more rewarding during the holiday season than giving back to those in need. Our Christmas party focuses on just that: working together to plan, prepare, donate and celebrate the festivities with the families we support throughout the year. Weeks before this special day, all members help donate groceries for the families to […]

To celebrate the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® 47th Anniversary & The Quiet Cultivation Centre 10th Anniversary in 2017, we are hosting a Facebook photo contest.   What: Photo submissions should be of the EXTERIOR or INTERIOR of the Fung Loy Kok International Centre, a temple near Orangeville situated on a beautiful 100 acres of land.   […]

Over 50 participants of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® kicked off their 40th anniversary celebrations on the first day of the year — Jan. 1 — with some tai chi and a 40 Dessert Potluck.   The festivities started with long-time participant Dennis Dong giving a short history of the Branch, including how participants […]

Following Master Moy’s teachings to help others in need, FLKTTC has become a proud sponsor of ’A Dream Come True’, a community-based fundraising campaign for less fortunate youth in the City of Markham. The announcement was made at a press conference launching the event, held at Canadian Chinese Radio Station in Markham. This campaign targets […]

Talented cooks, talented musicians, talented interior designer … all this talent, garnished with lots of loving care and high spirits, has been displayed in the last days in the different holiday season celebrations throughout Spain, from large branches to small locations.

The Tampa Bay, Florida branches came together on December 10th, for their first joint holiday party. Over 170 participants from Dunedin, Brandon, St Petersburg, Temple Terrace and Sarasota met at the historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa, a recently renovated 1902 Spanish social club. In keeping with the Spanish theme, participants were treated to a performance of a trio of flamenco dancers, […]

The festive season started wonderfully for us in Great Britain with an intensive led by President Crispin Barker, a beautiful meal, crazy quiz and musical entertainment with full-blooded participation, including a rowdy and fun version of Twelve Days of Christmas with each group taking a verse/day and performing actions.  Can you identify any of the days […]

Last Saturday, Lamballe center in France hosted a christmas intensive leaded by Ankie Boumans. 88 participants attended from Brittany and Saint Etienne. Ankie instructed us how improving our balance in working on a better centered move. After a potluck lunch prepared in the French food tradition, we spent the afternoon to learn and practice Haïkus, […]

For over a decade the Portland branch has enjoyed a holiday gala including a festive meal and intensive.  This year 140 participants enjoyed a meal with delicious entrees from the branch kitchen plus mouthwatering potluck sides, salads and desserts.  The windowsill snowmen from our first ”Make a Snowman Contest” (no real snow allowed) were honored […]

Over 35 people participated in a Graduation Brunch hosted by the St Petersburg, FL branch. Participants joined the fun by bringing in their favorite dishes. After the final class all enjoyed all the tasty treats.

Just a short time before Christmas and all throughout the Windsor branch over 100 participants, family and friends got together for a home-cooked meal prepared by all on Saturday December 3. The Windsor Banjos played softly while 25 children danced and sang and made crafts throughout the day. As Santa arrived they jumped and they cheered […]

This report is from the South European Centre in Madrid. How to make the sweet delicious ”Dulce de Membrillo Florida” (Florida Quince Cheese), as a fundraiser for our home in Dunedin.

Comments from participants… If I could do Taoist Tai Chi® practice seven hours a day everyday I think I could live forever. – Mona Pinette   I had the most wonderful happy clouds. – Amy Weisberg   Every single person learns something when we practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts.- Renate Ewart   Thanks to our wonderful […]

More comments from CIT week participants… Enlightening- Anonymous After four days of the workshop my body has already reset. – Willy van de Sman Perfect weather, perfect workshop, perfect food, perfect instruction. – An Oregonian I am loving the workshop. My brain wants to explode but I don’t want it to explode. I want to […]

This is my first workshop and it has been amazing. The corrections I received have been of tremendous help in the continuous improvement of my Taoist Tai Chi® practice. – Jojo Khoo Expansive experiences! – Linda Thompson I am always amazed at how much I thought I knew. – Ed Bell Our goal is to […]

Comments from participants… My injury is not limiting me, I am limiting me. – Judy Melcher-King Tons of energy, camaraderie. Great seeing old friends from all over the world. – Donna Jackson Taoist Tai Chi® arts made me a calmer person. Even my colleagues noticed. – Grace Lau

Day 1: CIT Week at the International Center Florida with over 220 participants from all over the world.

In the Netherlands, October 7 is called National Day of Seniors, a reason for us to organise an event for the senior members in our society. So we invited them to our centre in Helmond and asked them to bring a senior friend. Twenty-three seniors and seniors-in-training joined for a chat, a demo, a set, a […]