Conclusions
| T'ai Chi Conclusions 1. Practice everyday. If I practice everyday, I turn nothing (Wuji) into something (Taiji). That is my first great step. It is instantly understood and achievable. 2. It's supposed to be easy. That's 'Easy' as in 'Train hard, fight easy'. Easiness and relaxation don't miraculously materialise. They come with familiarity, which comes through repetition. 3. Relax. That's not 'relax' as I would slump into a sofa, but rather to relax as to play an instrument or be creative. Relaxed concentration. In a martial sense, replace the word 'Relax' with 'Faith'. I have to completely believe I will prevail, it's an aim. Saying I believe is not the same as really believing. All I can do is endeavour to believe. 4. Simplicity. If the idea is simple and straightforward it is probably real. If it feels complicated and foggy it probably is. 5. T'ai Chi is the best. How could I know? To make a comparison (have a lifetimes training) I'd have to rank highly in all the Martial Arts and all the styles within. 6. The student makes the art. No one can give it to you. A brilliant teacher is an advantage, but you have to do all the work to make it become a reality. 7. "Show me.." If I cannot be shown, I'm circumspect. At it's baseline, each movement has a meaning. 8. Secrets. Consider carefully ideas presented as a secret. It's like walking a tightrope, you can show me clearly how to do it and I'll still fall off. But don't tell me you can't show me. 9. Foolishness. I am a fool to tell people how they should feel. Because I know nothing of what they may be enduring. |
Tai Chi Also known as T'ai Chi Ch'üan & Taijiquan. UK based Neil Bradley. Tai Chi Chuan. Long Form Sifu Yang Zhengduo Style Taiji Quan. Sifu Cheng Man Ching Health Form. |
24th February 2009
7th June 2009
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