Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley

Chief Instructor of White Dragon Martial Arts - Clairemont (San Diego)

White Dragon Holiday Sale 2021

November 22, 2021|by Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley|Blog

We ended the year strong. Let’s continue the momentum by setting some awesome goals for 2022! Come to White Dragon’s Holiday Sale for the best deals on memberships, gear, and uniforms. Also ask about our special holiday seminars. See you there!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2021|by Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley|Uncategorized

All White Dragon Schools are closed Thursday & Friday, November 25-26 for Thanksgiving. Please see your instructor to reschedule any missed private lessons.

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Yang Style Tai Chi’s Five Principle Points

October 26, 2021|by Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley|Blog

Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan translates to “Grand Ultimate Fist”. It is a Chinese System of slow motion exercises designed to improve health, relieve stress, and build strength. Research shows that Tai Chi is effective in improving dynamic balance and reducing falls among older adults. Tai Chi can a...

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No Belts in Kung Fu

October 6, 2021|by Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley|Blog

This article originally appeared in the June 1991 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong. You might say that in Japanese and Korean martial arts, the most important part of the wardrobe is the belt. The belt’s color designates the martial ...

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The Ancient Roots of Modern Yang Tai Chi

September 17, 2021|by Tai-Sifu Ben Stanley|Blog

Tai Chi is one of the oldest documented forms of martial arts dating back to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). However, it might surprise most people to know that contemporary Tai Chi styles have much more recent histories. Chen Family Tai Chi can be traced back to the mid 17th century. Both Yang Family...

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