SUNSET— Tyrone Aranda is applying a principle he was taught early on while learning martial arts — if you learn something, you give it back. After studying karate for 35 years, Aranda is now giving ...

Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, may improve senior citizens' strength and help them avoid falls, South Korean researchers find. "Regular exercise is very important as we get older because ...

Studies have shown that tai chi exercises can significantly reduce the risk of falling by frail seniors. This ancient martial arts form has been used by the Chinese for centuries to promote health, ...

It’s about focusing on breathing and flowing gestures, often described as “mediation in motion.” It’s about shifting body weight through a series of light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically ...

Falls are one of the greatest risks to the health, independence and quality of life of older adults and many studies have shown that Tai Chi is one of the most effective approaches to preventing falls ...

The pop of grinding cartilage over the gentle background music causes heads to turn sharply toward Harriet Kelly. "I can hear that," tai chi instructor Suman Barkhas says. "Are you OK?" Kelly nods and ...

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The Carlsbad Senior Center will offer beginning tai-chi classes, for adults ages 50 and older, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 17 at 799 Pine Ave. Classes are taught progressively, ...