Frank Blaney
Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (24)
How to
Do a Jiu‐Jitsu Arm Bar
An arm-bar is a type of martial arts hold, done on the ground, designed to cause an opponent to submit (tap out or in combat, break the arm). This is typically taught in judo and jiu jitsu as those are the most common "...
2 Quick Ways to Tie a BJJ or GI Belt for Jiu-Jitsu
An easy guide to tying your belt in a traditional BJJ or karate styleIn Jiu-Jitsu, a belt symbolizes your rank, knowledge about your practice, and progress towards future athletic goals. More than a symbol though, it als...
How to Get Started with Tai Chi
A guide for beginners to the ancient Chinese martial art Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is an ancient Chinese "internal" or "soft" martial art often practised for its health-giving and spiritual benefits; it is non-competitiv...
How to
Calm Down an Angry Person over Text
Dealing with an angry loved one over text is no easy feat. Whether they're upset at you or they just need to vent, it can be difficult to know how to help someone you care about when you're not speaking face to face. Tha...
How to
Practice Qigong
Qigong is a relatively popular form of exercise practiced in China and elsewhere around the world. Because it is a complete program for individual health and wellness, it is very attractive to people who want to stay fit...
How to
Become a Taoist
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that is sometimes classified as a religion. But unlike most religions, modern philosophical Taoism does not require any specific form of belief or initiation. Becoming a Taoist can...
How to
Develop Your Chi
The Chinese word “chi” or “ch’i” can be defined as life force or energy, and has parallels in other cultures: “prana” in India or “qi” in Japan. Developing your chi can be a way to heal your body – bo...
How to
Get People to Leave You Alone
You want someone to stop bothering you in person or over text, but how do you get them to leave you alone without being rude? Fortunately, there are a lot of subtle ways you can get someone to back off a bit that won't m...
How to
Handle a Violent Girlfriend or Wife
Society often considers men to be the perpetrators of domestic violence. In truth, though, women can be violent, too. If your partner is violent with you, understand that that's abuse—and it's absolutely not okay. Your...
How to
Wear a Karate Gi
A ''gi'' (short for ''keikogi'', or “practice clothes”) is a type of traditional training uniform worn when practicing karate and other Japanese martial arts. A standard karate gi consists of a pair of pants (''shita...
How to
Become a Bouncer or Nightclub Security Worker
Bouncers are employed to guard venues including bars, casinos, and nightclubs by enforcing policies to maintain peace and control. They are responsible for denying entry to minors who aren't of legal drinking age, people...
How to
Tell Someone to Leave You Alone
If you want to know how to tell someone to leave you alone, then you must be dealing with a lot of pain and frustration. Though it’s never easy or pleasant to tell someone to leave you in peace, whether you’re dealin...
Best Ways to Handle Your Condescending Boss
Tips for communicating with your boss & when to talk to HRHaving a condescending boss can make it tough for you to feel comfortable and productive at work. The good news is that even if you feel powerless, you really are...
How to
Do Tai Chi's Horse Stance
The horse stance is one of the basic posture stances in Tai Chi, which can help you energize, relax, and strengthen your body.. 19 May 2020. You can practice the basic horse stance throughout your daily life and add in a...
How to
Protect Yourself from Perverts
Personal protection is one of the best ways to prevent crimes. A lot of times, crimes only happen because a criminal saw an opportunity to commit one—and that includes sexual assault. Like any safety tips, these aren...
How to
Confront Someone Who Has Been Gossiping About You
Even though nobody likes to be gossiped about, gossip is a natural part of human societies. People talk about other people for all kinds of reasons, from insecurities and depression to conformity and a simple desire for ...
How to
Control Chi
Chi (also known as “Qi” and pronounced “chee”) is a concept that comes from Chinese medicine. Chi is life energy, which is believed to be in everything and everyone in the world. Many people wish to spend time fo...
How to
What is Tai Chi?
You’ve probably heard of tai chi and all the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing it, but what exactly is it? In this video, Certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney walks us through the f...
How to
What warm up exercises can you do before performing Tai Chi?
Warming up before a regular workout is a must to get your muscles ready and prevent injuries, but what about before you do tai chi? What warm up stretches and exercises work best for tai chi? In this video, Certified Tai...
How to
How can you incorporate Tai Chi into your daily routine?
Practicing tai chi comes with all kinds of physical and mental benefits, like improved flexibility and decreased stress. Making tai chi part of your daily routine can help you get the most out of it, and in this video, C...
