tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post9061856588169615693..comments2024-03-08T02:28:22.720-08:00Comments on Dojo Rat: Esoterica In Tai Chi ChuanDojo Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-83285489478169083022009-04-20T08:13:00.000-07:002009-04-20T08:13:00.000-07:00I should also point out that at this point I am on...I should also point out that at this point I am only teaching the Yang-style long form, push hands and applications. Hopefully a broader program later.<br /> The Thursday public class is not a for-profit class of course, I just charge a few bucks to pay rent on the building.Dojo Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-2924269957070337582009-04-19T22:31:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:31:00.000-07:00Dave;
I am working through that right now.
I am n...Dave;<br />I am working through that right now.<br /> I am not satisfied with a simple "feel good" class, and I definately want to have the martial side of what I present be about 50%.<br /> But very honestly, I am having to make decisions about how I conduct the public class. Presently, after form practice I split the public class into two or three groups. It helps to have another skilled helper.<br />In the club practice on the other nights however, anything goes.<br /> -One side (martial vs. health/art) can get in the way of the other, but ultimately I need to do what interests me - while keeping some balence. I've seen a lot of people come and go now, so the people that have been around longest get the most attention.<br />Lots to think about...Dojo Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-21910892878221048992009-04-19T20:10:00.000-07:002009-04-19T20:10:00.000-07:00DR,
If you don't mind me asking, how do you handle...DR,<br />If you don't mind me asking, how do you handle the personal interest in higher material with what you have to teach in class?<br /><br />Does one side of that get away from the other sometimes? Just curious.Dave Chesserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427931253247227806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-16569407232759707042009-04-19T09:31:00.000-07:002009-04-19T09:31:00.000-07:00I'm certainly not disapointed that no single teach...I'm certainly not disapointed that no single teacher has all the variety of knowledge in any given art. It just means I'll continue as I have been, taking pieces from here and there till I put together the system or combination of systems I'm looking for...Dojo Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-19892372665766981362009-04-18T19:07:00.000-07:002009-04-18T19:07:00.000-07:00Wile's book is a gold mine. It's my favorite theor...Wile's book is a gold mine. It's my favorite theory book by far, largely because the theory is usable.<br /><br />Agreed that Dr. Yang has covered these things well. And he's put out plenty of material, so getting a grasp on it is doable.<br /><br />Part of the problem though is the scope of practice. Taichi is a HUGE art. Are you going to be an expert in every single thing? Likely not. So you'll have to pick and choose your path carefully. <br /><br />I wouldn't be disappointed with a teacher if they don't have the advanced pressure points, etc. That's a fairly tall order.Dave Chesserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427931253247227806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-87421735601581500362009-04-17T21:26:00.001-07:002009-04-17T21:26:00.001-07:00Meant to say "making fun of"Meant to say "making fun of"Erik the Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719361294346916751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-1680549632969476832009-04-17T21:26:00.000-07:002009-04-17T21:26:00.000-07:00Dojo Rat...I dig your art. I promise I will stop ...Dojo Rat...I dig your art. I promise I will stop making of of Tai Chi guys if you can fix'em with your ideas.Erik the Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719361294346916751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-5702803527192507372009-04-17T13:49:00.000-07:002009-04-17T13:49:00.000-07:00If you want to learn some of the really esoteric e...If you want to learn some of the really esoteric energy stuff you should talk to Bruce Frantzis. You have a link to him on your page. I was able to attend one of his seminars many years ago and he is just a wealth of knowledge. I have never seen anyone able to move the individual plates in his skull. He would tell you pick a plate, and he would move itThe_Vighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216491659340560276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-1590363782568620772009-04-17T11:46:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:46:00.000-07:00And from what I understand Dr. Yang is semi-retiri...And from what I understand Dr. Yang is semi-retiring to focus on that whole California disciple thing he's got going. However, there are other instructors that carry on his tradition; though you need to be near Boston or out in CA for the seminars.BSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13599662252662686373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-70952788342201517992009-04-17T10:47:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:47:00.000-07:00Interesting;
I am thinking that as I introduce oth...Interesting;<br />I am thinking that as I introduce other arts to students that Tai Chi Chuan is the best platform to start with because most men are too Yang and need to learn more Yin-yielding skills. Then you need to reintroduce structured Yang-energy skills with Xingyi, to develop focused power, and finally to Bagua for the spiral energy.<br />Just thinkin'.Dojo Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201222618566180765.post-81423572760217498732009-04-17T10:06:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:06:00.000-07:00I was gonna say, Dr. Yang's work is a pretty good ...I was gonna say, Dr. Yang's work is a pretty good guide.<br /><br />I've read about schools in Taiwan where they teach students first Xing-yi, then Bagua, and finally Tai Chi Chuan. It got me thinking that the forms and the principles are meant to be taught to people who already know the stuff in a Shaolin curriculum. (Which includes Chin-na and pressure points.)Toldainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501926678749747844noreply@blogger.com