I think one of the most important point of our Chinese Kung Fu is to teach people how to keep peaceful heart, balance body and get used to better life habits.
This made me tear up because depression and anxiety is getting the best of me especially with this whole pandemic. I have wanted to start practicing Tai Chi but I have always felt too busy, until I saw this video and it made me emotional about how much I miss traveling and learning new religions and ways to calm our minds. Thank you for making this video, you’ve really inspired me.
If Tai chi and the Taoist way of life can shine people against the background of depression caused by pandemic, we are really happy. (From Gu Shining and George)
is it self diagnost deppresion. and btw its great u feal better now but u should know that tai chi is not a way of self defence because u always have a plan before u get punched in the face -Mike Tyson
you can always start with chigong , learn different moves and breathing exercises, and then work your way further in other areas. it is very beginner-friendly
I just can join this!! Exactly! All the Bodybuilding just put up a huge pressure on me... i think going back to martial arts and asian way of Life is the way! Thanks!
And once George let go of the dream of RUclips, and just follow his feet, he stumbles upon Daoism and Tai Ji Chuan, and now without trying, he gets over 100k subscribers to his channel. Wu Wei at work .....
George gave me the grace of Master Gu' s wisdom. His gentle teachings have changed my life and helped me to be a better person. Both legacies continue to make the world a better place. Thank You both.
Thank you. I was in a dark place when I came across your videos. I am a retired vet with multiple deployments under my belt. School, family, hobbies, all bought a sense of time being filled, yet no peace. I had learned some Tai Chi years ago but didn’t really take it seriously but thanks to your journey, I have decided to take it up once more. Thank you for the inspiration. May we all overcome our struggles and achieve peace.
Whenever i’m upset, i do my taekwondo forms in slow motion, kinda like tai chi. Take whatever you are doing and make it tai chi. This man definitely is right about this depression thing. The only way to get over it is to slow down.
@@isaacyeon6334 new guy, not op, I did taekwondo as well, quit in 2017-18, I was a 9th kup, been debating wether to start again since I quit, I might in the future, how about you, I'm throwing a way-to-high-guess of... 2nd Dan Black belt? Or maybe around 6th-4th Kup?
six months, towards more powerful, beautiful, peaceful mental, physical spiritual life. six months of change, six months of new birth of paradigm. what a super duper wonderful, inspiring miraculous change . Greg. New universe of Being!!!
Those commenting that Tai-chi wont help in a real fight or u will end u getting killed....I got news for u. You neanderthals have totally missed the point of this whole video. It was never about Tai-Chi, it was about George becoming a better person overall and him getting away from his "normal grind" back home. The whole new experiences in a foreign land with a "goal" had helped him grow as a person and to cope with his anxiety and build his mental well-being.
Tai-Chi is mainly a health art , though if you've practiced for a very long time, you can also use it as self defense. Over about 10 years of practice nobody will ever be able to push you over , if you ask 2 guys to push try to push you , they won't be able to xD
You both couldn’t have said it better! Everyone is always in it for the physical aspect to win fights, I’m in it for the sole benefit of my mental health and becoming one with nature
Mr. Thompson, thank you. Your journey was very inspiring. At 52 years old, I found myself struggling with purpose. Retired from the US Army been to combat zones, etc. I have found Tai Chi helps me find my balance my center and although I'm just beginning, I plan to continue and be better than I was. So thanks sir, I appreciate you.
Tai Chi has completely changed my life. I first started practicing it at 16, but became distant as I got older and transitioned to college/young adulthood (I also didn’t have a teacher). Last year, at the age of 24, I got back into it, found a teacher, and now do it every single day. As someone who suffers from severe mental illness, finding peace through Tai Chi has saved my life in many ways, and helped me to become a better person. Love this video George! It’s the first one of yours that I’ve seen, but you have a new subscriber who is excited to check out the rest of your content.
I'm guessing he was talking about the nature and people of the country, not the government, there is no real way you can call the government of China "beautiful"
@@Icemario87 So in your opinion if a country has beautiful landscapes, interesting culture and friendly people, but has a bad government, you shouldn't visit it because of that?
I feel lost in the market... I used to practice tai chi and I felt I was one with it.... I felt sometime deceived as I had to quit in the middle due to my surrounding environment ..
That is such a nice video! Your experience in China and your inner journey from anxiety and underminer sounds amazing. Congrats! And thank you for the video, very greatful, it was a real pleasure to watch
So impressive that you had such understanding of 道 and went all the way to Wudangshan. I'm a Chinese and we call this 天资聪慧，虚怀若谷. I respect you and I think anyone like you deserves a Chinese resident permit！
天资聪慧- brilliant and talented. 虚怀若谷-have a mind as open as a valley -- very modest; be extremely open-minded; be in a receptive mood; be open to conviction; free from pride and prejudices; from a sense of one's inadequacy; modest and open-minded.
satnamo but the skill sucks in combat.. Soo fear lurks if you don't know how to used your fist.. And then laziness kick in because you failed! Lol...woman become even lazier as well 9 out 10 of .. They just wanna be stay home moms and watch soap opera lol..
This is one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Thank you so much for this. This woke something up in me that has been dormant for far too long. Keep up the great videos.
Congratulations! I did the same thing as u did years ago , only I went to Shaolin ... it was amazing and went back several times afterwards. U are great guy and and awesome human being !
Love it, George! Tai Chi took me from rock bottom depression and confusion to a place of more confidence and light. Today I help people by teaching the little that I know of Chen style. Wonderful and inspiring to see that it too made a difference for you and most importantly that you realized what a dramatic impact it can have on our lives. Thanks for that, man!
Hey! I am a practitioner of martial arts and came across your channel while looking for instructional videos of Tai Chi. I've watched a lot of your China videos now which have helped me realize things about my own anxieties and worries about life. I have read through the Tao Te Ching and have been trying to apply more Daoist practices into my life over the past few weeks and i have to say that even over a short period of time, it really helps me not just get through the days but enjoy them much more! Thank you for the insight into a different way to approach life. I have always loved chinese culture and plan to make my own trip to the Wudang Mountains in the future to learn more forms of Tai Chi! I wish you the best of luck in things to come!
Thank you so much! I'm truly grateful for the experience with Master Gu. That’s amazing to hear-you’ll love Wudang. Wishing you all the best in your journey! 🙏
Thank you so much for watching ☯. If you want to learn with Master Gu yourself (without having to go to China). You can join his online wellness academy! Learn tai chi, qi gong and taoism - start your journey for free!: ⏩⏩ www.taoistwellness.online/free-course
George Thompson please do some sparring training with mma guys when back in your country. China kungfu has scrapped the fighting training. Like sifu Greg Zibb, you could only learn how to get those kungfu moves to work in real application through sparring.
George Thompson just finished watching the video, subscribed, will probsbly check out your channel... Do you have or will you have videos explaining the basics?
minge9 I don't agree with that. The origin of Tai chi lies utterly in combat as every figure or posture in the forms has real use in fight. Moreover there is many breaking or dislocation techniques which you could understand if you ever trained such things like Aikido or JiuJitsu... Therefore I think that if you learn Tai chi you should replace your master and find another one which is capable to explain you the original meanings of the moves. OR, if you itself reached master level than maybe you prefer one single feature of this martial art above all other. As said in the video, Tai chi is 1) Powerful, so bear it in mind! I'm currently learning Chen style of Tai chi (master's Zhu Tiancai originated school in Czech Republic) and it is utterly and in every meaning for combat, but it is also not loosing its beauty and meditation use in certain parts. It is mainly soft, but it is utterly hard in certain moments (with maximum "fajin"). I know that Wudang style is mainly meditative without any fajin but once again it doesn't mean that that origin of Tai chi is not from combat. Regarding MMA, by using Tai chi you should first avoid heavy boxing - you could always derive or grapple opposite before he gets too near! Aikido lessons can be plus to that! OR, if you want to go into this kind of close heavy boxing fight, you should practice boxing in styles like MMA or Shin-Karate or Muai-Thai. So that you have more possibilities to react properly in these different situations...
I don't know why tears are welling up and I'm feeling so emotional.... triggered by the beautiful, wild mountain, master gu and others in their tai chi practicing attire just got me. You did awesome George and thank you so much. I wish to visit before it's too late for me.
That moment when you sat down in your chair after coming home. I know that feeling. It's the best and the most boring feeling at the same time. "I made it, what next. Can't stay here"
8:20. I’ve done martial arts for almost 8 years and I still have battles with my own underminer. I’m always worried about being judged and criticized so I hide my training behind closed doors. I hope one day to be able to live free from those restraints like you learned to do. Stay happy and positive.
Stephan Menge no. Not my problem. My problem is the fact that as a human being I am not perfect. I have flaws as does everyone. And I don’t like when those flaws are exposed. So I’d rather hide than be bold and defeat that voice inside my head that says I’m not good enough.
I realize I'm 6 years and 4000 comments too late. But this is a true piece of art. All the compositions. Photography. Moments. Humanity. Intention. Play. Joy. It's just so raw. A roller coaster but beautiful edited and the music choice is second to none. Well done George!
Your energy from week 1 in the morning to week 7 was an amazing shift to see, let alone the now you, congratulations on the transformation homie, much love
Wow!! Your history is amazing!! I love China and that cultur!! It is my big dream to learn tai chi. I haven't any friends because I'm so shy and I don't like my live. You were very brave to try something new. Sorry about some mistakes but I'm only 13 years old and I'm from Poland😃.
Very personal and poignant. Your journey was also very relatable. I've had issues with depression and anxiety all of my life. I tried both one on one and group counseling more than once, and know very well what it's like to be infused with prozac and zoloft, but taiji was the only thing that ever really made me, if not happy, at least comfortable to be alive. Enough so that getting out of bed no longer seems impossible, taking a shower and making a meal for myself doesn't seem like climbing a mountain and I don't dread the day anymore. Now I often enjoy it. Taiji is earth magic. Practicing it is a lifelong journey inside your own body and an energizing agent to your mind and soul. So thank you for sharing in such an engaging manner your journey. Both your initial defeats and your eventual victories and your encouraging words. I hope you continue to rise.
Found this video by accident. I've been a martial artist for 40 years. Tai Chi is one of the martial arts that have I learned and have added to my repertoire. I honestly have to say that this was one of the most worthwhile videos I've ever seen on RUclips. 谢谢!! 😊
A simplification of an idea taught in two of my favourite books, Hero with a Thousand Faces and Hero Within: When were new (young, beginner) our job is to FEAR and RUN from the serpent. When become warriors, our job is to kick ass and slay the serpent. When we become magicians, enlighten, master of two worlds, our job is to co exist with the serpent.
i started tai ch in my forties now in my sixties-my high blood pressure has been controlled by it-been in a couple of tussles with people half my age-tai chi self defense worked very nicely-my skills have been just from doing the yang long form-love it
13 JEET easy just go to video of an actual yang practicing the form view the video step by step u will get benefits from the form the video is of yang yeung sau Chung was a secret film
Hi George, really inspiring video! I spent three years studying kung fu in China, competed all across the country, and after all that I still get the 'go inside the neighbors might be watching' voice in my head when I do tai chi in the garden back in the UK. Glad to know I'm not the only one! Look forward to seeing more of your journey.
this was amazing! I really connected with this. There is nothing like a video that is loaded with life experience and been developed over so many weeks. Also good on you for spreading the positive message here in the West too by trying to motivate people to take it up. All the best for your journey. Seems like you've made some good progress! Keep it up 💪 💪
i have learned many arts ......mix martial arts ...tai chi ......wing chun....but the most satisfying is tai chi ....it makes u feel good and gives u confidence in ur self
Thank you for not giving in to those bad, undermining thoughts. Your video’s make me so happy and I always end up getting emotional. Your channel is special to me. Thank you.
NiHao from Portugal. In a moment I'm considering get back in my Taijiquan and Qigong practice, I stumbled on your video. Very inspiring. Keep spreading the word about Tao, mindfulness, and TaiJi. We are the sum of all our parts, the Yin and the Yang. Xiexie!!
Love what you do. I have been doing tai chi for a little while now and its the best thing i have ever done for myself. Helps tremendously with anxiety and it literally helps me think clearer. I see things so differently as well and i feel better. Theres just so much balance! Loving your videos and I look forward to more!
I found this years ago, when George first put it up on you tube and I felt an instant connection. I was myself on a journey and had newly discovered Tai Chi as well and was on a search. I found George and felt a comradery in searching together. I'm a follower and admirer George :)
Ten days of editing and you have a superb video, George! It’s really inspiring, and it resonated with me deeply. Thank you for talking about your anxiety and mental health and for sharing the insights and lessons Tai Chi and Taoism are teaching you. Great, great video. 🙏
I studied martial arts whenI was a young adult. Life got in the way - but your videos have re-awakened that love in side of me. My body has suffered greatly from the abuse I did to it during my hardcore training days... I am in my late 60's but want to start and do what I can. Thank You! In my heart - I would love to give this teaching to every child in school - as I truly believe it brings out the Good In All.
Thank you. I have just passed my 60th birthday and, after half a lifetime of depression and self doubt, this comes into my life. I suppose life/destiny/karma/the universe gives us just what we need just when we need it.
I finally had 10 minutes to sit down and watch this, and I am SO PROUD and SO HAPPY for you! The quality was awesome, the editing great and it gave me chills multiple times. Truly gave insight and perspective into your journey and I really enjoyed the "behind the scenes" footage. Thank you for sharing your journey!
I miss this. I was in China for 7 months, practicing shaolin kung fu. I’m just about to head home and watching this really makes me miss training. I haven’t trained in 3 weeks after training almost every day for months!
That was brilliant!!! I'm doing a similar thing this October for a year, living with a Shaolin master in the mountains! Gonna share this video, good job 👍
the wushu center next to shaolin temple , my master was the first western who graduate from shaolin temple he has the connection so , im lucky whit that , you?
Jannick d'hoore is that the Songshan Traditional Wushu Academy? Or somewhere else? Either way, that's great you have a connection there with your teacher! I'm planning to go to the Xinglong Shaolin School; my background is in Praying Mantis and Kickboxing.
Absolutely PHENOMENAL that you've shared your adventure with all of us! I LOVED every minute of this! I hope you are staying in contact with Master Gu!
This is VERY inspirational and I have so much love for the Chinese people. They have so much wisdom, passion, hard work ethic and training, and a very beautiful perspective of life that's full of love and peace. It's made me seek out practicing martial arts
Omg George Thompson, this is my first time watching you. I just recognised youre such a huge personality! You already now got a place in my list of idols!
This is ... by far... the best and real channel I ever saw concerning Daoism, Taiji and how to integrate the „Wu Way(ei)“ in western life. Interesting, respectful, loveable. Thank you so much for your work!
This one of my favorite videos i am at a point in my life where everything seems hopeless but you always inspire me and make feel much better i hope i can find my own way too
Thank you, much enjoyed and highly beneficial to say the least! Particularly impactful part: Taoism / Daoism "The world is indescribable complicated. So when my Under-miner would give me stick about being anxious, I challenge him and say, "I don't even know how I work, so how am I supposed to have everything sorted out." " Indeed! Sure does help to let oneself off the hook from one's own inner-critic and gives then therefore the space to see one's own goodness is enough, while allowing then therefore a healthy better and better to follow.
Great George, love this! Thanks for letting us in on your experiences and putting together the films. I know how hard and time consuming the filming and editing can be but these are looking really good and it comes across well - thanks again!
This video brought me a sense of belonging, I honestly started tearing up at the end. Because Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression and to see that it can be better made me happy 🖤Thank you for such an inspiring video ❤
I’m just watching this and I’ve been diagnosed with heart palpitations, which factors that cause it the most is stress, anxiety, and being overwhelmed....... I watched Man of Tai Chi and have really been looking into it, it’s absolutely beautiful and such a flow, thank you for this video, much love from Michigan, USA 😌💙
George, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. I think I've seen them all. You've taken us on a wonderful journey into the ancient wisdom tradition of Wudang Daoism and Tai Chi. You were very fortunate to encounter such an excellent teacher, who also has a good sense of humor. I've been to China nine times and would love to go visit your teacher some day. My wife and I are international spiritual teachers and founded the Pine Mountain School of Zen Arts that is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. Our school teaches all the traditional arts associated with Zen; meditation, tonic herbalism, bonsai (miniature gardening), ikebana (flower arranging), suiseki (stone appreciation), Kyudo (zen archery), and Iaido (the art of the sword). All of these Zen arts have their basis in meditation and develop mindfulness. If Master Gu, or you, ever come to America, we would love to have either of you teach a Tai Chi workshop at our school. Until then, we will be practicing by following Master Gu's Tai Chi course. Thank you for your excellent service by bringing ancient wisdom to the modern world.
I started to learn tai chi a month ago by watching youtube tutorials how to do the correct movements. So far I am really liking it. Sometimes it is just bit tricky to only watch youtube tutorials. I hope that someday I can go and take tai chi classes aswell.
I just found you today. You have such a positive energy and are a wonderful and accessible story teller. Truly inspirational - thank you for sharing your experience and you life's journey to date.
Honestly, sometimes the universe is in synchronicity with you. It feels like a guardian angel or something at work behind the scenes, but in reality is just you that, through intention, "make" events reflect your desires.
Hey , Just want to say that I love your videos , i'm a student in France , and my goal is same as yours when I finish i'm want to go to China learn the language , the culture and of course taichi what a beautiful channel and what a beautiful country China is !
This video is so amazing, thank you George! I started with Tai Chi about a year ago and I was fascinated in the beginning but I couldn’t imagine how important it would become to me in such a short time and what a difference it could make! I found an amazing master in my hometown Hamburg, Germany and I‘m learning something new every day. It‘s so inspiring to watch your journey! I‘m a bit disappointed in myself now for not filming the process though (hi Mr. Underminer!) I would love to participate in the montage but I‘m afraid I will be a day late. I‘ll still try and I’m excited to follow your journey from now on!
I think one of the most important point of our Chinese Kung Fu is to teach people how to keep peaceful heart, balance body and get used to better life habits.
Bingo! 🙏
i am coming china
Are you Chinese?
Old Zen Monk Yusan Yushin Zanshin can u teach me?
@@mohamedabdifatah3080 go in taiwan better people there
This made me tear up because depression and anxiety is getting the best of me especially with this whole pandemic. I have wanted to start practicing Tai Chi but I have always felt too busy, until I saw this video and it made me emotional about how much I miss traveling and learning new religions and ways to calm our minds. Thank you for making this video, you’ve really inspired me.
If Tai chi and the Taoist way of life can shine people against the background of depression caused by pandemic, we are really happy. (From Gu Shining and George)
How's your inner journey going now?!
is it self diagnost deppresion. and btw its great u feal better now but u should know that tai chi is not a way of self defence because
u always have a plan before u get punched in the face -Mike Tyson
you can always start with chigong , learn different moves and breathing exercises, and then work your way further in other areas. it is very beginner-friendly
I just can join this!! Exactly!
All the Bodybuilding just put up a huge pressure on me...
i think going back to martial arts and asian way of Life is the way! Thanks!
And once George let go of the dream of RUclips, and just follow his feet, he stumbles upon Daoism and Tai Ji Chuan, and now without trying, he gets over 100k subscribers to his channel. Wu Wei at work .....
👍
George gave me the grace of Master Gu' s wisdom. His gentle teachings have changed my life and helped me to be a better person. Both legacies continue to make the world a better place. Thank You both.
Thank you. I was in a dark place when I came across your videos. I am a retired vet with multiple deployments under my belt. School, family, hobbies, all bought a sense of time being filled, yet no peace. I had learned some Tai Chi years ago but didn’t really take it seriously but thanks to your journey, I have decided to take it up once more. Thank you for the inspiration. May we all overcome our struggles and achieve peace.
Whenever i’m upset, i do my taekwondo forms in slow motion, kinda like tai chi. Take whatever you are doing and make it tai chi. This man definitely is right about this depression thing. The only way to get over it is to slow down.
lll•A_German_Ewok•lll same, what belt are you my friend?
@@isaacyeon6334 new guy, not op, I did taekwondo as well, quit in 2017-18, I was a 9th kup, been debating wether to start again since I quit, I might in the future, how about you, I'm throwing a way-to-high-guess of... 2nd Dan Black belt? Or maybe around 6th-4th Kup?
ThatOneOtherBoi what are you saying?
@@isaacyeon6334 good question, I've forgotten everything, just forget this ever happened
ThatOneOtherBoi lol
what a privilege to be in a time where you can film these moments and look back on them for yourself.
Excellent videography. Excellent editing resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable viewing experience. Thank you, George!
thank you friend!
@@George-Thompson George ,how much you paid ?
what you said is true the shots are excellent
six months, towards more powerful, beautiful, peaceful mental, physical spiritual life. six months of change, six months of new birth of paradigm. what a super duper wonderful, inspiring miraculous change . Greg. New universe of Being!!!
Those commenting that Tai-chi wont help in a real fight or u will end u getting killed....I got news for u. You neanderthals have totally missed the point of this whole video. It was never about Tai-Chi, it was about George becoming a better person overall and him getting away from his "normal grind" back home. The whole new experiences in a foreign land with a "goal" had helped him grow as a person and to cope with his anxiety and build his mental well-being.
Tai-Chi is mainly a health art , though if you've practiced for a very long time, you can also use it as self defense. Over about 10 years of practice nobody will ever be able to push you over , if you ask 2 guys to push try to push you , they won't be able to xD
You both couldn’t have said it better! Everyone is always in it for the physical aspect to win fights, I’m in it for the sole benefit of my mental health and becoming one with nature
@@modex4047 It's better to learn one of the martial arts because you'll be less susceptible to injuries when lifting weights or training muscles
Tai chi has many forms. Both combative and non-combative. You can absolutely learn to use this as a self-defensive art.
@@Twystedsyxx Yes....Just that it won't be very good because that's not what its intended purpose is.
Mr. Thompson, thank you. Your journey was very inspiring. At 52 years old, I found myself struggling with purpose. Retired from the US Army been to combat zones, etc. I have found Tai Chi helps me find my balance my center and although I'm just beginning, I plan to continue and be better than I was. So thanks sir, I appreciate you.
Wow! 😍
*Finally a great recommendation, RUclips!* 💖
Tai Chi has completely changed my life. I first started practicing it at 16, but became distant as I got older and transitioned to college/young adulthood (I also didn’t have a teacher). Last year, at the age of 24, I got back into it, found a teacher, and now do it every single day. As someone who suffers from severe mental illness, finding peace through Tai Chi has saved my life in many ways, and helped me to become a better person.
Love this video George! It’s the first one of yours that I’ve seen, but you have a new subscriber who is excited to check out the rest of your content.
How you have learn
And how to learn online
@@pranaykamble1280 same question, I want to learn it but I have no one to teach.
Wow, this is beautiful. China is beautiful
Jack Pedley en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Execution_van
I'm guessing he was talking about the nature and people of the country, not the government, there is no real way you can call the government of China "beautiful"
😁
@@trid3nt749 The country is the land. The nation is the people. The government is the state. And states are parasitic, no matter where you go.
@@Icemario87 So in your opinion if a country has beautiful landscapes, interesting culture and friendly people, but has a bad government, you shouldn't visit it because of that?
This video is fantastic. I have been practicing Tai Chi here in Italy for 5 years, seeing this video has awakened intense memories ... Thanks.
glad to hear my friend!
I feel lost in the market... I used to practice tai chi and I felt I was one with it.... I felt sometime deceived as I had to quit in the middle due to my surrounding environment
..
Thats every mans dream, and i trully hope u enjoyed all moments u had there. Stay cool
yep,Its so cool
@A D shut up meg
@A D oh no, your on to me
That is such a nice video! Your experience in China and your inner journey from anxiety and underminer sounds amazing. Congrats! And thank you for the video, very greatful, it was a real pleasure to watch
So impressive that you had such understanding of 道 and went all the way to Wudangshan. I'm a Chinese and we call this 天资聪慧，虚怀若谷. I respect you and I think anyone like you deserves a Chinese resident permit！
can you translate the chinese characters, im interested
他们都说天啊看他的鼻子好大，然后我给他们白眼睛。中国一样的都地球的国家一边乖的人一边坏的人
天资聪慧- brilliant and talented.
虚怀若谷-have a mind as open as a valley -- very modest; be extremely open-minded; be in a receptive mood; be open to conviction; free from pride and prejudices; from a sense of one's inadequacy; modest and open-minded.
洪明鹏 oh really 🙄
Yes, you're so right. Kick those don't love China out.
Inspiring! We should all face our fears and find ourselves. Beautifully filmed as well.
Fear and laziness are the greatest diseases of mankind.
Man is even lazier than they are fearful.
satnamo but the skill sucks in combat.. Soo fear lurks if you don't know how to used your fist.. And then laziness kick in because you failed! Lol...woman become even lazier as well 9 out 10 of
.. They just wanna be stay home moms and watch soap opera lol..
This is one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Thank you so much for this. This woke something up in me that has been dormant for far too long. Keep up the great videos.
what the hell
Wake up pee pee
man, your videos are really good and your message very inspiring, congratulations.
Congratulations! I did the same thing as u did years ago , only I went to Shaolin ... it was amazing and went back several times afterwards. U are great guy and and awesome human being !
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed my friend!
whats the money cost of doing that? 0:
Love it, George! Tai Chi took me from rock bottom depression and confusion to a place of more confidence and light. Today I help people by teaching the little that I know of Chen style. Wonderful and inspiring to see that it too made a difference for you and most importantly that you realized what a dramatic impact it can have on our lives. Thanks for that, man!
How can I learn it as there is no one to teach in my place but I want to do it very badly.
Hey! I am a practitioner of martial arts and came across your channel while looking for instructional videos of Tai Chi. I've watched a lot of your China videos now which have helped me realize things about my own anxieties and worries about life. I have read through the Tao Te Ching and have been trying to apply more Daoist practices into my life over the past few weeks and i have to say that even over a short period of time, it really helps me not just get through the days but enjoy them much more! Thank you for the insight into a different way to approach life. I have always loved chinese culture and plan to make my own trip to the Wudang Mountains in the future to learn more forms of Tai Chi! I wish you the best of luck in things to come!
Jacob Russell go to wudang and learn there
Hi Jacob. Any ideas where/how i could begin on a journey like yours? ty
I really love your story your so lucky to have meet Master Gu I will follow in your footsteps and visit Wudang and train with Master Gu in June 2025
Thank you so much! I'm truly grateful for the experience with Master Gu. That’s amazing to hear-you’ll love Wudang. Wishing you all the best in your journey! 🙏
Thank you so much for watching ☯. If you want to learn with Master Gu yourself (without having to go to China). You can join his online wellness academy!
Learn tai chi, qi gong and taoism - start your journey for free!: ⏩⏩ www.taoistwellness.online/free-course
George Thompson please do some sparring training with mma guys when back in your country. China kungfu has scrapped the fighting training. Like sifu Greg Zibb, you could only learn how to get those kungfu moves to work in real application through sparring.
George Thompson just finished watching the video, subscribed, will probsbly check out your channel... Do you have or will you have videos explaining the basics?
George Thompson Hey, cool vid. Can you email me, how to find your wudang master?
Jay Son Wong
Hate to break it to you but TaiChi is not designed for combat purposes
minge9 I don't agree with that. The origin of Tai chi lies utterly in combat as every figure or posture in the forms has real use in fight. Moreover there is many breaking or dislocation techniques which you could understand if you ever trained such things like Aikido or JiuJitsu... Therefore I think that if you learn Tai chi you should replace your master and find another one which is capable to explain you the original meanings of the moves. OR, if you itself reached master level than maybe you prefer one single feature of this martial art above all other. As said in the video, Tai chi is 1) Powerful, so bear it in mind!
I'm currently learning Chen style of Tai chi (master's Zhu Tiancai originated school in Czech Republic) and it is utterly and in every meaning for combat, but it is also not loosing its beauty and meditation use in certain parts. It is mainly soft, but it is utterly hard in certain moments (with maximum "fajin"). I know that Wudang style is mainly meditative without any fajin but once again it doesn't mean that that origin of Tai chi is not from combat.
Regarding MMA, by using Tai chi you should first avoid heavy boxing - you could always derive or grapple opposite before he gets too near! Aikido lessons can be plus to that! OR, if you want to go into this kind of close heavy boxing fight, you should practice boxing in styles like MMA or Shin-Karate or Muai-Thai. So that you have more possibilities to react properly in these different situations...
I don't know why tears are welling up and I'm feeling so emotional.... triggered by the beautiful, wild mountain, master gu and others in their tai chi practicing attire just got me. You did awesome George and thank you so much. I wish to visit before it's too late for me.
Beautiful film. You are so very lucky to have lived it and we are so lucky you filmed it. Thank you.
This video has even made me cry.. And that happens very seldom. A beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing it.
That moment when you sat down in your chair after coming home. I know that feeling. It's the best and the most boring feeling at the same time. "I made it, what next. Can't stay here"
8:20. I’ve done martial arts for almost 8 years and I still have battles with my own underminer. I’m always worried about being judged and criticized so I hide my training behind closed doors. I hope one day to be able to live free from those restraints like you learned to do. Stay happy and positive.
Stephan Menge no. Not my problem. My problem is the fact that as a human being I am not perfect. I have flaws as does everyone. And I don’t like when those flaws are exposed. So I’d rather hide than be bold and defeat that voice inside my head that says I’m not good enough.
which art did u learn ?
May your master and friends back in China stay safe. May god stand with them. May he stand for humanity.
Always
I realize I'm 6 years and 4000 comments too late. But this is a true piece of art. All the compositions. Photography. Moments. Humanity. Intention. Play. Joy. It's just so raw. A roller coaster but beautiful edited and the music choice is second to none. Well done George!
Your energy from week 1 in the morning to week 7 was an amazing shift to see, let alone the now you, congratulations on the transformation homie, much love
Wow!! Your history is amazing!! I love China and that cultur!! It is my big dream to learn tai chi. I haven't any friends because I'm so shy and I don't like my live. You were very brave to try something new. Sorry about some mistakes but I'm only 13 years old and I'm from Poland😃.
amazing!! So glad to hear you've found the channel. Your english is great, don't worry. Good luck with it all!
Be kind to yourself and you'll find other people will be naturally attracted to you as friends - even if you are shy :)
+George Thompson thank you!!
Czarna Mamba Chinese civilians normally treat foreigners pretty kindly and you can actually have a try.
Czarna Mamba i can teach u tai chi if u like. Add me on hangouts
Lol i love how that one guard rolls his eyes
he's probably dead now
@@Sergiosurreal oh oops yes thanks for catching my error. I didn’t realize it when I posted this comment. I appreciate it
@@HueManatee I hope not
Very personal and poignant. Your journey was also very relatable. I've had issues with depression and anxiety all of my life. I tried both one on one and group counseling more than once, and know very well what it's like to be infused with prozac and zoloft, but taiji was the only thing that ever really made me, if not happy, at least comfortable to be alive. Enough so that getting out of bed no longer seems impossible, taking a shower and making a meal for myself doesn't seem like climbing a mountain and I don't dread the day anymore. Now I often enjoy it. Taiji is earth magic. Practicing it is a lifelong journey inside your own body and an energizing agent to your mind and soul. So thank you for sharing in such an engaging manner your journey. Both your initial defeats and your eventual victories and your encouraging words. I hope you continue to rise.
Found this video by accident. I've been a martial artist for 40 years. Tai Chi is one of the martial arts that have I learned and have added to my repertoire.
I honestly have to say that this was one of the most worthwhile videos I've ever seen on RUclips.
谢谢!! 😊
Thanks for George, a young Brit who has been seeking the truth of life and has met with a Chinese Taoist Master!
A simplification of an idea taught in two of my favourite books, Hero with a Thousand Faces and Hero Within:
When were new (young, beginner) our job is to FEAR and RUN from the serpent. When become warriors, our job is to kick ass and slay the serpent. When we become magicians, enlighten, master of two worlds, our job is to co exist with the serpent.
Man, thanks for that words.
Cool story!
i started tai ch in my forties now in my sixties-my high blood pressure has been controlled by it-been in a couple of tussles with people half my age-tai chi self defense worked very nicely-my skills have been just from doing the yang long form-love it
I also want to learn it but i have no clue how should i start. Can you help me
13 JEET easy just go to video of an actual yang practicing the form view the video step by step u will get benefits from the form the video is of yang yeung sau Chung was a secret film
@@laffta6727 thnk you
Thank you for sharing....what an inspiring journey....will share xx
Hi George, really inspiring video! I spent three years studying kung fu in China, competed all across the country, and after all that I still get the 'go inside the neighbors might be watching' voice in my head when I do tai chi in the garden back in the UK. Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Look forward to seeing more of your journey.
this was amazing! I really connected with this. There is nothing like a video that is loaded with life experience and been developed over so many weeks. Also good on you for spreading the positive message here in the West too by trying to motivate people to take it up. All the best for your journey. Seems like you've made some good progress! Keep it up 💪 💪
Goosebumps-tears- totally inspiring-... These videos are healing gifts- so grateful to you for creating and sharing...✨✨✨
I'm really glad you enjoyed! it is my pleasure.
It inspires me a lot I will come to wudang mountain to Learn Taichi,qigong.After my Graduation.
Love from India 🇮🇳❤
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i have learned many arts ......mix martial arts ...tai chi ......wing chun....but the most satisfying is tai chi ....it makes u feel good and gives u confidence in ur self
I'm so proud of you. I love your use of "the underminer". We all experience it but you gave him a name and a face. Thanks!
when you parted with your master I had tears in my eyes
Thank you for not giving in to those bad, undermining thoughts. Your video’s make me so happy and I always end up getting emotional. Your channel is special to me. Thank you.
NiHao from Portugal. In a moment I'm considering get back in my Taijiquan and Qigong practice, I stumbled on your video. Very inspiring.
Keep spreading the word about Tao, mindfulness, and TaiJi.
We are the sum of all our parts, the Yin and the Yang.
Xiexie!!
Your comment is equally inspiring! A message from Master
Love what you do. I have been doing tai chi for a little while now and its the best thing i have ever done for myself. Helps tremendously with anxiety and it literally helps me think clearer. I see things so differently as well and i feel better. Theres just so much balance! Loving your videos and I look forward to more!
this is the most badass idea and the fact that you actually did it and stuck with it is extremely impressive
I found this years ago, when George first put it up on you tube and I felt an instant connection. I was myself on a journey and had newly discovered Tai Chi as well and was on a search. I found George and felt a comradery in searching together. I'm a follower and admirer George :)
So humbled to have come across your channel. It’s an inspiration to see how you took a huge leap in your life and haven’t looked back.
Love your video but also your style, so natural and honest. I hope you continue your Tai Chi adventure
glad you enjoyed my friend!
“Let’s show the world we know how to live” is a line to remember.
I'm a karate student, but I've appreciated a lot your experience in Wudang! You are a good example for all of us.
Ten days of editing and you have a superb video, George! It’s really inspiring, and it resonated with me deeply. Thank you for talking about your anxiety and mental health and for sharing the insights and lessons Tai Chi and Taoism are teaching you. Great, great video. 🙏
10 days of editing ;) - I'm really glad you enjoyed it!!
George Thompson I meant to write ‘days’! 😆
"Let show the world we know how to live"
♥
Now you learn tai-chi, now master the water bending
Yaaaassss you said it
If the good can rivive self you can do anithig you want with you're boddy you get it you make what you want whit it
Let’s defy physics! Yeah
Im a airbender but I can bend fire as well
@@multifandomstories5148 Fire bending would be something from Japan
I studied martial arts whenI was a young adult. Life got in the way - but your videos have re-awakened that love in side of me. My body has suffered greatly from the abuse I did to it during my hardcore training days... I am in my late 60's but want to start and do what I can. Thank You! In my heart - I would love to give this teaching to every child in school - as I truly believe it brings out the Good In All.
I know how it feels, to lose control. This was an extremely inspiring video!
Congratulations on your transformation. Good for you for pursuing your calling and sharing it with the world. Very inspiring!
Dude your voice is super calming it reminds me of Jeremy Wade
Wow you lived my dream. Getting a master and learning tai chi the real way.
you are always welcome to China
thank you friend!
Thank you. I have just passed my 60th birthday and, after half a lifetime of depression and self doubt, this comes into my life. I suppose life/destiny/karma/the universe gives us just what we need just when we need it.
Helo
Woah
I finally had 10 minutes to sit down and watch this, and I am SO PROUD and SO HAPPY for you! The quality was awesome, the editing great and it gave me chills multiple times. Truly gave insight and perspective into your journey and I really enjoyed the "behind the scenes" footage. Thank you for sharing your journey!
I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! It is my pleasure.
I love your advocacy for young people to wake up in our world that you may do something for your self to get up and facings your trials in life
I miss this. I was in China for 7 months, practicing shaolin kung fu. I’m just about to head home and watching this really makes me miss training. I haven’t trained in 3 weeks after training almost every day for months!
That was brilliant!!! I'm doing a similar thing this October for a year, living with a Shaolin master in the mountains! Gonna share this video, good job 👍
well this is funny im off to china aswel for one year in oktober For shaolin lolz
Jannick d'hoore haha wow, which school are you planning on going to?
the wushu center next to shaolin temple , my master was the first western who graduate from shaolin temple he has the connection so , im lucky whit that , you?
Jannick d'hoore is that the Songshan Traditional Wushu Academy? Or somewhere else? Either way, that's great you have a connection there with your teacher! I'm planning to go to the Xinglong Shaolin School; my background is in Praying Mantis and Kickboxing.
Jonathan Baker
Man you guys are lucky that you are going there. One day i would love to go too. Hope I could use you guys as my connection 😁
Man that's very inspiring good job
Thank you my friend!
Overwhelmed with joy that people like you exist and share such remarkable journies to spread light into the world. Thank you 🙏🏼💫
Absolutely PHENOMENAL that you've shared your adventure with all of us! I LOVED every minute of this! I hope you are staying in contact with Master Gu!
Amazingly beautiful video George, so brilliant to watch your journey. Be proud of what you’re doing!
I'm really glad you enjoyed! it is my pleasure.
Love this! Just started kung fu recently and it’s the thing I look forward to the most every week now!
This is VERY inspirational and I have so much love for the Chinese people. They have so much wisdom, passion, hard work ethic and training, and a very beautiful perspective of life that's full of love and peace. It's made me seek out practicing martial arts
Thanks a lot. We Chinese wish you all the best!
Lol, Master Gu was in the movie. That's pretty cool. Cool journey too.
glad you enjoyed!
This is one of the five major styles of Taichi: Chen style. Great editing ! Good to introduce people not familiar with Taichi and the culture behind.
Omg George Thompson, this is my first time watching you. I just recognised youre such a huge personality! You already now got a place in my list of idols!
This is ... by far... the best and real channel I ever saw concerning Daoism, Taiji and how to integrate the „Wu Way(ei)“ in western life. Interesting, respectful, loveable. Thank you so much for your work!
WOW !! thank you for sharing your experience!! and you are blessed to train in the Wudang Mountains!!
This one of my favorite videos i am at a point in my life where everything seems hopeless but you always inspire me and make feel much better i hope i can find my own way too
Thank you, much enjoyed and highly beneficial to say the least! Particularly impactful part: Taoism / Daoism
"The world is indescribable complicated. So when my Under-miner would give me stick about being anxious, I challenge him and say, "I don't even know how I work, so how am I supposed to have everything sorted out." " Indeed! Sure does help to let oneself off the hook from one's own inner-critic and gives then therefore the space to see one's own goodness is enough, while allowing then therefore a healthy better and better to follow.
Tai-chi,Yoga ,meditation are the best for our body and mind to keep balance and peaceful .
George my friend, you and your story are beautiful. I'm lookin forward to try taiji myself. appreciate all uve shared. bless
Great George, love this! Thanks for letting us in on your experiences and putting together the films. I know how hard and time consuming the filming and editing can be but these are looking really good and it comes across well - thanks again!
It's my pleasure Stu!
This video of yours made me optimistic about life!
Beautiful.
This video brought me a sense of belonging, I honestly started tearing up at the end. Because Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression and to see that it can be better made me happy 🖤Thank you for such an inspiring video ❤
are u always like this?
i mean, your smile, look so peaceful. no anger, no hatred, no bad intention at all. or is it the impact of learning taichi?
Lebag
I’m just watching this and I’ve been diagnosed with heart palpitations, which factors that cause it the most is stress, anxiety, and being overwhelmed.......
I watched Man of Tai Chi and have really been looking into it, it’s absolutely beautiful and such a flow, thank you for this video, much love from Michigan, USA 😌💙
George, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. I think I've seen them all. You've taken us on a wonderful journey into the ancient wisdom tradition of Wudang Daoism and Tai Chi. You were very fortunate to encounter such an excellent teacher, who also has a good sense of humor. I've been to China nine times and would love to go visit your teacher some day. My wife and I are international spiritual teachers and founded the Pine Mountain School of Zen Arts that is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. Our school teaches all the traditional arts associated with Zen; meditation, tonic herbalism, bonsai (miniature gardening), ikebana (flower arranging), suiseki (stone appreciation), Kyudo (zen archery), and Iaido (the art of the sword). All of these Zen arts have their basis in meditation and develop mindfulness. If Master Gu, or you, ever come to America, we would love to have either of you teach a Tai Chi workshop at our school. Until then, we will be practicing by following Master Gu's Tai Chi course. Thank you for your excellent service by bringing ancient wisdom to the modern world.
Ganga Nath Thanks for your consideration!
Agreed. I'd go further and say George is a conduit, a window and doorway if u will, between ancient and modern worlds. George is the link.
I started to learn tai chi a month ago by watching youtube tutorials how to do the correct movements. So far I am really liking it. Sometimes it is just bit tricky to only watch youtube tutorials. I hope that someday I can go and take tai chi classes aswell.
What videos? I am more of a step-by-step person. Hoping Hoping when I get more financial stable i can afford physical in-class lessons.
Great film George, I’ve not been feeling great and this was just what I needed on a cold wet Sunday morning - thank you 🙏
I just found you today. You have such a positive energy and are a wonderful and accessible story teller. Truly inspirational - thank you for sharing your experience and you life's journey to date.
Such a powerful video, such a peaceful story, such a beautiful being... Thanks for sharing that 🌹
I just learned about rhis video on 8/30/23. So great to see female students with Master Gu! Wonderful, thank you!
did this dude really just randomly go to china knowing only how to say "gong fu" and come out training under a gong fu master lol
let me tell you : Yes!
I WAS WONDERING THE SAMETHING. CAN'T BE POSSIBLE.
It's doubtful.
Nope
Honestly, sometimes the universe is in synchronicity with you. It feels like a guardian angel or something at work behind the scenes, but in reality is just you that, through intention, "make" events reflect your desires.
Hey , Just want to say that I love your videos , i'm a student in France , and my goal is same as yours when I finish i'm want to go to China learn the language , the culture and of course taichi what a beautiful channel and what a beautiful country China is !
Madara Channel Welcome to Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy in central China’s Wudang Mountains, where you can relax, learn and rejuvenate yourself!
Madara Channel Welcome to China
vary welcome!
welcome to my country,LOL
This video is so amazing, thank you George! I started with Tai Chi about a year ago and I was fascinated in the beginning but I couldn’t imagine how important it would become to me in such a short time and what a difference it could make! I found an amazing master in my hometown Hamburg, Germany and I‘m learning something new every day. It‘s so inspiring to watch your journey! I‘m a bit disappointed in myself now for not filming the process though (hi Mr. Underminer!) I would love to participate in the montage but I‘m afraid I will be a day late. I‘ll still try and I’m excited to follow your journey from now on!
Anni Rotköpfchen beautiful girl, welcome to China.
i'm in NL . same place learning where George had when I was in University
What were your favorite benefits if you're willing to share?
Well done young man. I think you have found your path to peace and serenity.