TAIJI 太極 QUAN: UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS
Humans forget and effective ways are lost. This has happened with traditional Chinese martial arts. What made Taiji Quan popular was its effectiveness in combat. The health aspects and the benefits that arise from its practice are side effects of practising it, but not its reason for being. When one begins to understand the underlying principles of Taiji Quan, one can apply it to life.
Unfortunately, in modern times especially in the West, it has been plagued with people who claim to say they only practice it for health. This is an illusion and they usually do not understand the depth of this science. They do random slow-paced dance movements and call that Tai Chi Chuan!
The story that it is only for old people, is another deception, like all martial arts, practising it at a young age and throughout your life will reap benefits. You do not need to start practice only at 80 years of age. And it is not easy as most things in life, some may have talent, but will and determination are paramount to gain any skill. One needs kung fu after all.
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