Author: Arafat Latif
THE SENSEIBLE WEEK
The work done to master the self, the constant battle and struggle to attain righteousness — The Senseible Way —…
August 5, 2026The Eternal Wave: Fluidity and Constancy
Introduction Have you ever watched a Tai Chi master and felt like they were underwater, or made of liquid mercury?…
The Water Mirror: Mastering Reflection in Movement
Introduction In normal combat, A attacks, B blocks, and A attacks again. This is a clash of hard forces. In…
August 4, 2026The Mountain Posture: Why Stance is Everything
Introduction “Stand like a mountain, move like a river.” This classic Tai Chi saying highlights the importance of posture. Your…
Roots of a Tree: Cultivating Strong Internal Force
Introduction A novice looks at a Tai Chi master and sees a frail old person. The novice doesn’t understand that…
The Spiral Dance: Why Circles Dominate Tai Chi
Introduction Look at nature. The wind spirals. Rivers curve. The galaxies rotate. Tai Chi mimics this universal principle. We don’t…
The River’s Pace: The Power of Slow Moving Meditation
Introduction In a world that demands speed, Tai Chi asks you to slow down—painfully so at first. But here is…
The Invisible String: Why Breath Control is the Soul of Tai Chi
Introduction Watch a beginner practice Tai Chi, and you will see them holding their breath, their shoulders creeping up toward…
July 31, 2026The Foundations: Stances, Walking, and Building Power
Introduction Everyone wants to learn the 540-degree spinning kick. But no one wants to practice walking. This is a mistake.…
The Shield: Turning Blocks into Strikes
Introduction “Attackers win fights; defenders win championships.” In Taekwondo, blocking isn’t about stopping force; it is about redirecting force. A good block…