Resources
This page is periodically updated with new documents, book recommendations, and links to outside sources of important information.
Tai Chi Handouts
Kung Fu Handouts
Book Recommendations
The Chi Machine
Benefits of the Chi Machine’s therapeutic massage include temporarily relief of minor muscle aches, pains, and tension caused by fatigue or overexertion. It temporarily increases circulation. It also locally relaxes muscles promoting a greater sense of well-being! According to an Australian study, it promotes lymphatic drainage and movement. Recent studies have even shown that massage may benefit Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Lymphedema, and Headaches.
Music Selections From Class
The Whipping Willow Association
For over 20 years, the Whipping Willow Association has spread and celebrated a diverse background of martial arts. With a clear vision that aims to seek out all that connects our art across cultures and experiences and to foster a student mindset that encourages continual growth, the Association is a hub for all martial arts, both combative and restorative.
Check this amazing archive maintained by Sifu Hashim Thomas.
https://www.youtube.com/@8artofmotion
The Keeper of the Flame
Sifu Hashim Thomas (an incredibly dedicated student of Sijo Carl Totton) has been working tirelessly to assemble an amazing collection of videos featuring an amazing collection of martial artists. On streaming video you will have access to a wide variety of Chinese based martial, & health arts, including meditation. Subscribe for your exclusive access to the golden era of Martial Arts. You can expect exclusive content not found anywhere else including: workshops, instructional videos and vintage 8mm film of the great Masters that pioneered American martial arts.
Check out vimeo.com/ondemand/kungfutheater for more Martial Arts based instructional videos for rent and purchase
And vimeo.com/ondemand/healtharts for Health Arts based instructional videos for rent and purchase
What’s this Tao All About?
What’s this Tao all About? is a lighthearted journey through the wisdom of the Tao hosted by a Tao Master and a guy who’s hosted a bunch of comedy podcasts. In this first-of-its-kind Taoism podcast, Dr. Carl Totton and Tod Perry discuss the basic concepts of Taoism, chapters of “The Tao Te Ching,” and most importantly, how it can help you find peace and happiness in today’s world.
Click here to view the website
Click here subscribe to this Taoism podcast on iTunes
The Taoist Sanctuary
The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego is a non-profit organization dedicated to the teaching of Taijiquan, Qi Gong and Taoist meditation, Taoist philosophy and Traditional Chinese Healing methods. The school was founded in 1975, and is directed by Bill Helm, Taoist Priest, Chinese medical practitioner and martial artist.