Study guide for students of Tong’s acupuncture. Virginia University of Oriental Medicine Lectures byDr. Tae Cheong Choo, L.Ac., O.M.D.,Ph.Dmore at VUOM.org Master Tong’s Acupuncture differs from Classical…… Read more “Master Tong’s Acupuncture”
Author: Dr. Matthew Stampe D.Ac
Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. He has a “Doctorate of Science in Acupuncture” (D.Ac) at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM.edu). He is certified with National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He has taught hundreds of people Authentic Yang Tai Chi Kung Fu for over 30 years. He was President of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Martial arts club, Secretary and Treasurer of USA chapter of Yongnian Association under Coach He Weiqi. Experience includes: Kung fu schools: Omei Shaolin (Coach Lu Xiaoling) 3rd degree Black Sash, Chinese Martial Arts Institute (Sifu Clarence Burris), United States Wushu Academy (Coach Christopher Pei), and Qi Elements (Coach Nancy Bloomfield), Former Head Coach: Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation centers(Adults Tai Chi), Hope Chinese school (kids classes), NOVA MMA gym in Arlington (kids classes). He has been faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) teaching credit courses in Acupuncture, Qigong, and Tai Chi. He has positively impacted peoples lives whether for health, sport, strength, combat, and spirit. As a true combat athlete, he teaches methods so people can be confident to defend themselves.
Chinese Herbal formulas I
This is the beginning of formula study for TCM students. Now that all the herbs have been covered, they are to be combined with other herbs to…… Read more “Chinese Herbal formulas I”
I-Ching: Book of Changes
I-Ching series for all aspects of life, martial arts, medicine, philosophy, Tao. Meditate, ask a sincere question, and cast the I-Ching using the 3 coin method. If…… Read more “I-Ching: Book of Changes”
18-form Taiji Qigong
This is a Qigong I learned from Coach Weiqi He. She is a co-founder of the 18-form Taiji Qigong system as an advisor to Professor Lin Hou…… Read more “18-form Taiji Qigong”
Talk with Fu Zhongwen
Fu Zhongwen was a chief inheritor of Yang Chenfu’s Taijiquan. He was one of the closest disciples, a lineage-holder, and in-law to the Yang Family. He spent…… Read more “Talk with Fu Zhongwen”
Tai Chi Massage
What separates Qi in TCM vs. mystical “woo-woo” Qi described in martial arts? “Internal qi and external power are completely different. One deals with functions of the…… Read more “Tai Chi Massage”
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
*Always consult your doctor before starting a new workout regimen. We are not responsible for any injury that may occur on your journey to health. What to…… Read more “Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)”
Matthew Interviewed by reporter Bingru Wang
We were interviewed by Bingru Wang who is a reporter in China. She was interested in doing a segment on how Chinese medicine is accepted in the…… Read more “Matthew Interviewed by reporter Bingru Wang”
Damon Bramich: Executive Consultant
Damon Bramich is our top advisor on how to develop Taiji Gongfu. Not only is he an exceptional healer as a massage therapist and acupuncturist in Australia,…… Read more “Damon Bramich: Executive Consultant”
About Yang Family Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
image: left to right: Yang Luchan, Yang Banhou, Yang Jianhao, Yang Shaohao, Yang Chenfu. Yang family Taijiquan is one of 5 major schools of taijiquan with the…… Read more “About Yang Family Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)”