From time to time we are asked questions about how things are done at Chinatown Tai Chi Center. So, for the next few weeks, we will be including some of these questions (and the answers) here.

Is tai chi practiced barefoot like karate? No. We wear shoes. We recommend you wear shoes with good support that fit snuggly so that your foot doesn't slide around inside your shoes. But don't wear shoes that are so tight you get blisters or jam your toes. Sandals and other open shoes or shoes with little or no support are not recommended. A solid sole that comes to the edge of your foot so you don't roll to one side or the other helps with balance and protects your ankles. To match your uniform, black shoes are preferred.

Grandmaster Wong will be here September 14, 15, and 16. The seminars he will teach are not to be missed. If you want to test, let Sifu know so she can make sure you are ready. Currently, no exhibition is planned for this year. Grandmaster, however, will demonstrate some tai chi for students between seminars.

Keep an eye on the Members' page for more information.