Fascinating. I already knew a lot about what you spoke about, but not at all as deeply as you explained it. I look forward to more explanations. Thank you.
well done ! Thank you, Mr. Sinclair. I would like to explain a little more about Tai Chi. Tai Chi , in Chinese philosophy, means the force to create the universe. This idea came from the most ancient book of Chinese philosophy "Yi Jing book" . And it's universal and most important principals are Yin and Yan. Everything in the universe would include these two seemingly opposite but compatible qualities. Taichichuan is a martial art based on Yin and Yan, starting form the Yin side to make passive force create active force of Yan side.
Without an independent objective point of reference for comparison, values that are entirely relative have no reality of their own and are entirely dependent on endless comparisons with other relative points of reference. eg up/down.
I love your insights. but I've been wondering.. don't you think beginners like me needs to learn and adhere to the rules first until we become somewhat qualified enough before we try to apply those deep insights about tai chi?
Too many rules is restricting and removes the fun ... soemtimes you have to discover your own mistake by yourself and thankfully injuries from tai chi is very low. I ve been doing tai chi for three years and at the beginning it;s important not to be stubborn about concepts or expectations . If you feel good you keep doing it and you dont have to understand anything , not even trying to feel chi whatsoever. Just have fun , do it, trust your teacher . when I asked friends to try, first class they gave up because they said they didn't understand what they were doing, confused, lost . They wanted structure , They wanted to learn the basic positions , posture etc everything laid on the table and not be thrown into unfamiliar dance choreography. I didn;t even learn the basic of tai chi and I was already following people doing tai chi sword and fan. My teacher showed me chan tai chi 18 step by step as a first intro to tai chi and I just followed ppl for the forms that I havent learned. I didn;t even feel any chi because I was just trying to follow the moves but I had fun and faith. 3yrs later I eventually learned 5 routines with also 50% help from youtube . I still havent been shown officially yang style 85 but I was following for 3 yrs that I eventually pick up the moves. For the routines I memorized and know the moves, I Refined my moves by myself , and also started to look up on tai chi in a more philosophical way. My reflexes became sharper, my moves more fluid, my posture was better and the sychronism of breathing and movement just adjusted by itself overtime. I can;t live without doing tai chi now. everytime I practice tai chi I discover something new in a movement I make, or a feeling I acheived, there is always an unexpected progress and it;s always fun. even the way I move around in the house I feel I am doing tai chi. Don;t even try to feel chi , it will come naturally. Teacher would always bla bla bla bla about the Chi and keeps repeating the theories but it will eventually come if you keep practicing . Fun , faith, long term commitment and hopefully you have a good tai chi teacher that is not too commercial and thx to youtube.
Just found your channel today - it is good day. Great teaching.
Hi Doing My Best, I'm Nate!
*Edit* "there is always some informality beneath the kilt" is my personal motto.
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Fascinating. I already knew a lot about what you spoke about, but not at all as deeply as you explained it. I look forward to more explanations. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
well done ! Thank you, Mr. Sinclair. I would like to explain a little more about Tai Chi. Tai Chi , in Chinese philosophy, means the force to create the universe. This idea came from the most ancient book of Chinese philosophy "Yi Jing book" . And it's universal and most important principals are Yin and Yan. Everything in the universe would include these two seemingly opposite but compatible qualities. Taichichuan is a martial art based on Yin and Yan, starting form the Yin side to make passive force create active force of Yan side.
"... be guided by our awareness. " that's perfect.
The best summarization of the Zhuangzi I've ever heard.
I love your teaching so much! Thank you thank you! 😊
Thanks Ian, good videos. Hope you’re well.
Thanks, you too!
Great insights as always
Without an independent objective point of reference for comparison, values that are entirely relative have no reality of their own and are entirely dependent on endless comparisons with other relative points of reference. eg up/down.
Now I know that while Practicing Tai chi or learning about it It's normal to laugh:))
Are you teaching taiji quan or practicing martial arts comedy. Either way, it's entertaining.
Greatly represeted❤❤
Meta polarities, fractal binaries etc
I love your insights. but I've been wondering.. don't you think beginners like me needs to learn and adhere to the rules first until we become somewhat qualified enough before we try to apply those deep insights about tai chi?
Too many rules is restricting and removes the fun ... soemtimes you have to discover your own mistake by yourself and thankfully injuries from tai chi is very low. I ve been doing tai chi for three years and at the beginning it;s important not to be stubborn about concepts or expectations . If you feel good you keep doing it and you dont have to understand anything , not even trying to feel chi whatsoever. Just have fun , do it, trust your teacher . when I asked friends to try, first class they gave up because they said they didn't understand what they were doing, confused, lost . They wanted structure , They wanted to learn the basic positions , posture etc everything laid on the table and not be thrown into unfamiliar dance choreography. I didn;t even learn the basic of tai chi and I was already following people doing tai chi sword and fan. My teacher showed me chan tai chi 18 step by step as a first intro to tai chi and I just followed ppl for the forms that I havent learned. I didn;t even feel any chi because I was just trying to follow the moves but I had fun and faith. 3yrs later I eventually learned 5 routines with also 50% help from youtube . I still havent been shown officially yang style 85 but I was following for 3 yrs that I eventually pick up the moves. For the routines I memorized and know the moves, I Refined my moves by myself , and also started to look up on tai chi in a more philosophical way. My reflexes became sharper, my moves more fluid, my posture was better and the sychronism of breathing and movement just adjusted by itself overtime. I can;t live without doing tai chi now. everytime I practice tai chi I discover something new in a movement I make, or a feeling I acheived, there is always an unexpected progress and it;s always fun. even the way I move around in the house I feel I am doing tai chi. Don;t even try to feel chi , it will come naturally. Teacher would always bla bla bla bla about the Chi and keeps repeating the theories but it will eventually come if you keep practicing . Fun , faith, long term commitment and hopefully you have a good tai chi teacher that is not too commercial and thx to youtube.
You are correct. Learn and follow the rules, then deeper insights will follow. The same applies to learning anything.
What you say sounds similar to stoicism
how?