Thank you so much, Master. Began in 1974. Off and on since. This "way" of the form is definitely my preference. Really...thank you. Been difficult at times with each instructor claiming to be the only way - that anything else is "not tai chi". This has driven me away from classes at times over the years, not in a huff, but in discouragement and disappointment at the closed-mindedness and arrogance. The my way or the highway. So many instructors have made the same demands - not unsimilar to "religion". Now...I con?ugh not so much the music so I have quiet instead). How many times can I say "thank you" Most Sincerely, Connie
Tai Chi is Tai Chi: principles remain the same. I've had rigid masters and others who, if you perform the moves in a different or modified way, will at least ask me to demonstrate why I am doing such and such, and if it has a practical application will nod and respect the differences (often only slight variations). I noticed only one deviation from a perfect form in this video--in the 3rd section when Master turned his head back independently of his body in order to look back at his hand and foot. Still, an excellent display of form and discipline. In competition today, practitioners are judged a lot by the beauty and gracefulness of the the form rather than adhering to traditional rules and martial aspects. Many "certified" teachers teach what I refer to as "fake Tai Chi," possibly because students, especially in the U.S. simply want to learn the movements for relaxation, caring little or nothing about the history and tradition behind the art. I began studying as a way to get my health and body back in shape after recovering from extensive surgical procedures after returning from Vietnam in 1971. I'd learned hard style techniques in Okinawa, but was introduced to Tai Chi from a Chinese man while stationed in Khe Sanh, VN. My body is now a bit too rigid due to Parkinson's and years of surfing the cold waters of Northern Calif, but it's certainly helped me to maintain the uncurable effects of PD without taking any pharmaceutical drugs. The real test of one's Tai Chi is turning circles or push hands. I learned and was able to correct some bad habits I've gotten into thanks to this video, and am also grateful for this post and have added it to my library.
Thank you so much, Master. Began in 1974. Off and on since. This "way" of the form is definitely my preference. Really...thank you. Been difficult at times with each instructor claiming to be the only way - that anything else is "not tai chi". This has driven me away from classes at times over the years, not in a huff, but in discouragement and disappointment at the closed-mindedness and arrogance. The my way or the highway. So many instructors have made the same demands - not unsimilar to "religion". Now...I con?ugh not so much the music so I have quiet instead). How many times can I say "thank you" Most Sincerely, Connie
Tai Chi is Tai Chi: principles remain the same. I've had rigid masters and others who, if you perform the moves in a different or modified way, will at least ask me to demonstrate why I am doing such and such, and if it has a practical application will nod and respect the differences (often only slight variations). I noticed only one deviation from a perfect form in this video--in the 3rd section when Master turned his head back independently of his body in order to look back at his hand and foot. Still, an excellent display of form and discipline. In competition today, practitioners are judged a lot by the beauty and gracefulness of the the form rather than adhering to traditional rules and martial aspects. Many "certified" teachers teach what I refer to as "fake Tai Chi," possibly because students, especially in the U.S. simply want to learn the movements for relaxation, caring little or nothing about the history and tradition behind the art. I began studying as a way to get my health and body back in shape after recovering from extensive surgical procedures after returning from Vietnam in 1971. I'd learned hard style techniques in Okinawa, but was introduced to Tai Chi from a Chinese man while stationed in Khe Sanh, VN. My body is now a bit too rigid due to Parkinson's and years of surfing the cold waters of Northern Calif, but it's certainly helped me to maintain the uncurable effects of PD without taking any pharmaceutical drugs. The real test of one's Tai Chi is turning circles or push hands. I learned and was able to correct some bad habits I've gotten into thanks to this video, and am also grateful for this post and have added it to my library.
Thank you! I’ve been looking for this after his videos were taken down from Amazon Prime.
Love master Tsao. Thank you for uploading.
Thank you for the upload!!
Is this long form 82, 85, or 108 ?
traditional 108 form
containing Zheng style elements and feeling
比得奬的許多表演好 !
reasonable movements
great
Poor choice of music..