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The lesson starts at 6:30
PM
A martial artist needs to have
self-discipline, focus, control.
There is no scope for sloppiness.
The taijiquan lesson starts at 6:30 PM. Be there on time.
Group warm-up
The group warm-up starts at 6:30 PM.
Moving qigong (cardio version) or standing qigong
Leg stretches (1 set)
Psoas exercises
Cardio work (1 set)
Core strength (1 set)
Taoist Yoga (1 set)
The content varies
weekly; cycling through the fitness exercises in the curriculum.
The taijiquan warm-up is not be like the
tai chi for health warm-up.
It is much more challenging.
Avoiding injury
The exercises are performed in a particular sequence in order to
warm-up the muscles appropriately.
You cannot just join in 10 minutes late without a risk of injury.
If you are late, report to Rachel.
Group leader
The taijiquan warm-up is led by a helper who is
familiar with the exercises (or by Sifu Waller himself).
Assessments for grading
Students who want to be assessed by Sifu Waller or Rachel
between 6:30 - 7:30 PM need to arrange this by e-mail before the lesson.
Assessments can take place at 6:30 PM.
If you haven't trained at home that day don't ask.
Challenges
If you have a standing qigong challenge to perform, start it upon arrival,
then revise with Rachel.
If you have a form challenge, warm-up with the group until 7:00 PM, then do
your form challenge.
Equipment
Taoist Yoga and core strength exercises both require training equipment that
can be bought inexpensively on-line.
Tardy?
Tardy students need to
learn that wanting to do taijiquan does not
make you martial artist.
Only your behaviour can do that.
Turning up on time is an excellent starting place.
Misconduct
If you hope to arrive late, skip warm-ups and just get on with the
training, please be aware that Sifu Waller will
notice.
And he will not be happy that you flout our insurance
liability criteria.
His solution will be concise: you will work with the
tai chi for health group for the entire night.
This is not a punishment. It is a reminder:
health comes first.
Many beginners think that
they do not need to warm-up. Skipping a warm-up will automatically result in
pain later on, and that will restrict your fighting abilities. A good
pre-workout warm-up protects against future aches and pains. Furthermore, it
is also an immediate factor in improving performance.
(Frederic Delavier)
The risk of injury in combat sports is especially high. To prevent injury,
do the following: 1) Learn to warm-up well before any exercise, 2) Do
everything possible to accelerate recovery between workouts.
(Frederic Delavier)
Nothing can substitute for serious practice. Practice seriously,
correctly and patiently. Use your brain, not just your body. Don't hide
weaknesses in your training. Don't lie to yourself. If you cheat, you only
cheat yourself.
(Adam Hsu)
Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger.
What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?
Look at the strength of your body, the desire in your heart.
(Conan the Barbarian)
I'm strong enough to tear apart rhinoceros hide and drag nine oxen by the
tail
- yet I still lament my weakness.
(King Hsuan of Chou)
You've grown stronger here than I ever could have imagined.
The only way to know how strong is to keep testing your limits.
(Man of Steel)
I don't stop when I'm tired.
I only stop when I'm done.
(Marilyn Monroe)
I do not promise you ease.
I do not promise you comfort.
But I do promise you these hardships: weariness and suffering.
And with them, I promise you victory.
(Giuseppe Garibaldi)
Olives taste bitter at first,
sweet later.
So the matter of practice:
Hard work discovering the true way.
(Loy Ching Yuen)
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created 18 December 2007
Last updated
29 May 2017
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