Tai Chi - Page 2

Jim727 · 07-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Give it a try, Supe. I wish I hadn't stalled for so long. One unanticipated side-effect is that I expect Tai Chi to significantly help my skiing next winter (assuming there is snow).

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

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Originally Posted by Jim727

...can't see flash here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBvF6r6DOvc

Jim727 · 07-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Thanks, but I found the youtube link in the forum page source. The youtube stuff is all in flash, unfortunately.

alf · 07-16-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic

Wow, she is good. I do not do TaiChi but her movements are fluid but firmly grounded and centered. Head and shoulders stay in a very stable path, posture is straight but not rigid and movement driven from the hips. Focus is good and she remains calm in her execution. All good qualities in any martial art.

I am moving to China with my family in a month, taking up Tai Chi is up on my list of things to do.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

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Originally Posted by alf

Wow, she is good. I do not do TaiChi but her movements are fluid but firmly grounded and centered. Head and shoulders stay in a very stable path, posture is straight but not rigid and movement driven from the hips. Focus is good and she remains calm in her execution. All good qualities in any martial art.

I am moving to China with my family in a month, taking up Tai Chi is up on my list of things to do.

just go to any park and follow along. The oldsters will probably take pity on you and help

She is very good. Its funny because there are slight variations in details of hand position, etc from sifu to sifu. The guy I take from is amazing - incredibly smooth with calm power. And totally quiet and unassuming.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

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Originally Posted by sketchers356

This is Tai Chi.

You are thinking of Chai Tea.

Is tabs dyslexic

or is he just glad to see you?

Tai Chi is a superb activity, low impact, promotes good balance.

Those 90 yo guys are liable to be laughing at you when you can't stay with them on their moves, in a friendly way. They were at me 15 years ago in GG park in SF anyway

DARISC · 07-16-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman

Even recently, I spoke with someone about taking Tai Chi lessons. I would like that.

Consider Hatha Yoga.

RoninLB · 07-17-2008, 12:21 AM

when i worked out in the city part of the act was setting up for moving like the vid female.

Many of the moves were practiced for hours & hours every week outside of class. My routine was 30-40 hrs of pain and suffering. Class is where a clear head was unconsciously achieved.

An easier routine to a clear head is 30-45 minutes consistent lap swimming. I've taught people that routine over the phone.

Some things you can't find in books. You have to suffer to be great.

HardDrive · 07-17-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman

Tai Chi is attractive to me. One of my biggest problems is mental noise. I almost never, ever, slow down. Taking a deep, smooth breath is difficult for me. No kidding. So......I find Tai Chi attractive. For me, it would be a time for slowing down and refocusing. Meditative. Without a doubt, it would be good for me.

Might want to read a bit about buddhism.

Your a guy that works with his hands. Understanding 'Quality' (as described by Pirsig in the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) might fill in the gaps on why the world is so jarring and unsatisfactory at times.

Just my 2 pence.