delta1 Posted April 25, 2003 Posted April 25, 2003 My aunt tried tai chi and loved it yet she wasnt able to do it for very long due to her week knees. Done incorectly, Tai Chi is extremely hard on the knees. I know because I tried to do it by reading books and watching tapes. I had to lay off all training for a while so my knees could recover. Done correctly, Tai Chi is extremely good for all joints, including knees. But, according to my instructor, Americans are the only culture who, for some reason, have a tendency to ruin their knees when doing it. You need a good instructor to make those minor adjustments that make all the difference. And if you already have knee problems, there are adjustments which can be made to accomodate that problem. As allways, a good instructor and a willing student are the keys to making martial arts work. Freedom isn't free!
paolung Posted April 25, 2003 Posted April 25, 2003 just like anyone, it depends on their goal(s)... "elderly" doesn't necessarily mean "weak" or "feeble"... "It is not how much you know but how well you have mastered what you've learnt. When making an assessment of one's martial arts training one should measure the depth rather than the length". - MASTER "General" D. Lacey
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