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Tai chi fighting method
Avoid
exhibiting 'masculine' traits in tai chi.
Firstly; they will not work in combat. Secondly; they
are totally unnecessary.
Asian attitude
In Asia, women have no problem using femininity to their advantage.
Society often pays women less than men for doing the same job.
Female CEO's etc are uncommon. This remains an unequal world.
Why play fair?
Men can be sexist
Many martial arts schools really patronise women.
Not always wittingly...
The instructor often adopts a condescending tone and the male students offer
female students a degree of leeway they deny one another.
Women are treated with 'kid gloves'.
Martial arts can be sexist
Martial arts systems that rely on body mass
and aggression do not favour women.
In those styles, men have a
biological advantage from the onset.
Our school is not sexist
Sifu Waller will not separate
tai chi students into
age, size or gender categories
because in real life combat this is
unrealistic.
A bona fide attacker will not
spare you on account of your height.
The reverse is more likely.
In our class women have a totally
equal
opportunity to gain skill.
Find balance
Women
often struggle with the Dark Side in
martial arts training.
Unaccustomed to the rough and tumble of boyhood, they
overcompensate by turning to
fear, anxiety and
aggression.
Consequently, female martial artists are frequently unable to maintain
composure.
Meditation, constructive reading,
breathing, emotional
awareness and
patience are all essential if this shortcoming is to be overcome.
Feminine Feminist?
There is a lot to say for being a Feminine Feminist.
Too often the feminist tries to counter and
challenge
patriarchal society by employing
masculine values and
forces.
It just doesn't work.
And so they fall short because they themselves have not understood the
real
strength of the feminine.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Malaysian film actress Michelle Yeoh beautifully balances femininity,
grace,
agility, strength and
martial skill in the movie
Crouching Tiger Hidden
Dragon.
The actress was 38 years old at the time.
See her vigour?
A lady of tai chi
Martial arts classes are no place for posing,
self gratification,
attention seeking
or a lacklustre attitude.
A woman is required to demonstrate a strong
mental attitude and embrace her potential.
No different to any other student. Do not betray your sex by expecting a handout or a concession.
Page created 26 November 2007
Last updated
16 June 2023