Red Sun Academy

09/26/2026

Several students tested for rank today at Red Sun Academy of Martial Arts.

07/29/2026

To those who think Tai Chi is B.S. ...

Please understand that push-hands isn't fighting; it's a drill that helps a student UNDERSTAND the fight by slowing the moves down for analyzing and seeing countering techniques.

I've tried explaining this time and time again to those who say, "No one fights this slowly," and they are correct, but this youtube video explains it better than I ever could.

Today I am having Dr. Mark Cheng talking about Tai Chi Push hand!...

06/06/2026

Today's class

04/20/2025

For those who don't understand Tai Chi, or wonder if there's a martial aspect to it, please view the video below.

Things are often slowed down for study and analysis.

Tai Chi is not simply for health, tho some only train for health reasons. That's fine, but they're missing quite a bit.

Today I'm visiting Dr. Mark Cheng to learn Tai Chi applications for real fighting (Yang style). Although Taichi is a popular health practice, it's a Chinese ...

02/02/2025

Students at Red Sun Academy performed very well at today's martial art tournament. Fantastic competition.

Afterwards, we enjoyed 'Astronomy Day' at the Science Museum in downtown Raleigh.

01/06/2025

First class of the year

10/14/2024

Mitt Drill
(October 2024)

10/14/2024

Kicking Drill
(chamber—kick—recoil—down)
Pivot!

10/05/2024

Red Sun Academy is participating in relief efforts to aid Helene survivors. All students (and anyone else) can drop off items such as toothpaste, shampoo, razors, liquid soap, deodorant, pet food, blankets). These items will be delivered to those in need on October 11.

06/07/2024

Note the difference between a black belt and a yellow belt doing elbow strikes during one of the classes at Red Sun Academy: