ninjanurse Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 During my convalescence I am taking up Taiji as I will be unable to run, kick, or jump for 6 months. My master instructor teaches it in addition to his main system and since I am a certified instructor it is only a matter of time before I have to take it up anyway. All of the arts I have studied have built upon and complimented each other quite well, and I am sure that Tai Ji will be no different, however I was thinking (ouch!) that it is going to be difficult for me to switch gears. A challenge indeed! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
taiji fajin Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 Taiji is very different from the other martial arts you have listed, but very useful, and I feel it complements any martial art well. It may be hard at first to switch gears, but once you get into taiji it is a great art to practice, and not just for the martial side. Enjoy and keep us updated on how its going. Fetch Daddy's blue fright wig! I must be handsome when I unleash my rage.
Ted T. Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 If the tai chi yo are learning isjust the form, some use of the waist and cirlces, it won't be hard to transition. If it is combat tai chi with proper involvement of the qwa, complete alignment of the joints and no external power at all, it will take some concentration.It will have to be your main focus unti you "get it," otherwise the hard style stuff will interfere with your progress.Good luck, and a good recovery, Ted TruscottThe Raising Canes Club
ninjanurse Posted May 11, 2005 Author Posted May 11, 2005 Thanks for th replies. It is combat oriented so I guess I have my work cut out for me!!! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
dtstiachi Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 you shouldn't have much trouble adjusting. Enjoy. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step."
aefibird Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 Taiji is great - I'm sure that with all your previous MA experience that you will take to it like a 'duck to water'! Good luck with the Taiji training and good luck for a speedy recovery too! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
PatC Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Best wishes for your recovery. You're going to hear the word "relax" a whole lot in your tai chi training. But you'll love it.
ninjanurse Posted May 17, 2005 Author Posted May 17, 2005 Have had 2 classes now and I like it. It is quite relaxing and a definite change of pace! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
stonecrusher69 Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 What style of Tai chi is it? depending on ths the style say like Chen is a bit more difficult to learn then say Yang,but then again there all hard lol...good luck... http://www.youtube.com/user/sifumcilwrath"When the student is ready the master will appear"
ninjanurse Posted May 18, 2005 Author Posted May 18, 2005 Yang style. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
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