Yang Family Tai Chi Discussion Board

i would argue that the skill one acquires is totally a result of time and effort. granted, some people will have to spend less time and effort than others, but one still has to put in SOME practice before they "get it"--especially with something like taijiquan. one may very well instantly ...

hand forms, weapon forms, push hands. i'm a student of doc-fai wong, and have been at his school since 1997. i've been instructing beginner classes there since 2000 or 2001 (sorry, bad with dates).

GREAT DISCUSSION!

for me, i like to keep it simple: moving on purpose. much of our movement during our day is automatic, and our form practice can get that way as well if we're not paying attention. so, as i like to remind beginner students (and myself): "move on purpose!"

hello! i'd like to teach beginners interested in one-on-one instruction or in very small groups. if interested, email me (subject: lessons) or send me a PM. san francisco and peninsula only, please.

hi-- my brush knee is this (let's say i'm going to step out w/ my left foot): (l) arm extended out @ shoulder level, pointed 45 degrees to (r) corner, forming a 90 degree angle w/ my own chest. (r) arm is ready next to my (r) ear. i step out w/ (l) foot. keeping weight on my (r) leg, (l) arm blocks ...