For any and all interested in pushing hands at this year’s event several teachers will be offering workshops per usual but, in addition to these, we’re adding a designated space where the curious and the experienced can find partners to work with throughout the day. This isn’t so different than previous years – people always …
Connecticut’s first World Taiji Day event was held on the grounds of Harkness Mansion on manicured lawns that sprawled down toward the ocean. It remained at this beautiful location for many years before moving to adjacent Waterford Beach Park in favor of its pavilions and more convenient parking and restrooms. Those of us who lived …
This year David Shaver celebrated his 90th birthday. A milestone, for sure. He decided that, for his health’s sake, he would skip this year’s World Taiji Day event and, while he was missed, we can forgive him for not wanting to contend with the weather. He needs to stay healthy, after all, in order to …
Connecticut’s taijiquan community is really, really special. Look no further than the photograph below and consider the combined years of experience represented, keeping in mind that teachers Morris Burch, David Shaver, and David Chandler unfortunately could not join us this year. That these teachers get together annually to openly share their experience demonstrates a special, …
Welcome everyone to the new Connecticut World Taijiquan and Qigong Day website and blog. For the past 26 years this site has been created, managed, and hosted by Laddie Sacharko, whose efforts in co-founding our Connecticut event, and acting as event director for many, many years, can’t be applauded enough. Since Laddie stepped down from …