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Anybody here ever do Tai Chi #8421232
06/17/25 03:21 PM
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If so, which style and how did you like it. I just started the WU style to try to improve my coordination, and balance among other things.


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421233
06/17/25 03:23 PM
06/17/25 03:23 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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I eat pork edge rolls and crab rangoon does that count?


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421245
06/17/25 03:49 PM
06/17/25 03:49 PM
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I have thought about taking some beginner classes because of my condition. I've read it can be helpful in a lot of ways including dexterity, movement, due to arthritis, stenosis, and more.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Catch22] #8421255
06/17/25 03:59 PM
06/17/25 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Catch22
I have thought about taking some beginner classes because of my condition. I've read it can be helpful in a lot of ways including dexterity, movement, due to arthritis, stenosis, and more.

You can watch and follow along on YouTube for free.

Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: WI Outdoors] #8421275
06/17/25 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Originally Posted by Catch22
I have thought about taking some beginner classes because of my condition. I've read it can be helpful in a lot of ways including dexterity, movement, due to arthritis, stenosis, and more.

You can watch and follow along on YouTube for free.

Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Originally Posted by Catch22
I have thought about taking some beginner classes because of my condition. I've read it can be helpful in a lot of ways including dexterity, movement, due to arthritis, stenosis, and more.

You can watch and follow along on YouTube for free.


Nowhere the same. I tried that and it doesn’t work. A practitioner needs a good instructor to show the proper techniques and correct improper form.


An old man roaming the Rockies
Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421292
06/17/25 04:59 PM
06/17/25 04:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
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Slow motion Bruce Lee…..


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just put your ear to the ground , and follow along

Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421331
06/17/25 05:57 PM
06/17/25 05:57 PM
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Yes I participated in Tai Chi for one season.
Not sure which one I did. Used to go to a park on Tuesday and Thursday nights and do Tai Chi with a group of about 10 people. I stood in the back and tried imitating what everyone was doing.
I still meditate most everyday for at least a half hour. I found Tai Chi very relaxing.
Meditation helps keep me level headed and lowers my blood pressure and heart rate.

Once I had the motions down I found doing Tai Chi with my eyes closed more relaxing. At first it tested my balance but after a few sessions it became more fluid.
I was surprised how much it hurt the first week because my body wasn't used to stretching to that degree. But once the lactic acid in my muscles subsided I was fine for the rest of the year.

I hope you find as much enjoyment in it that I did. I also found the other people that participated very interesting.


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421357
06/17/25 06:35 PM
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I do Mai Tai...


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Nessmuck] #8421372
06/17/25 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Nessmuck
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I do Mai Tai...


lol…..


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421381
06/17/25 07:06 PM
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Tai Chi, when done with speed, can also be used as a self defense art although most people do it for health. My instructor shows how each move can be used in a self defense scenario which helps understand the reason for each move.


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421385
06/17/25 07:10 PM
06/17/25 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Grandpa Trapper
Tai Chi, when done with speed, can also be used as a self defense art although most people do it for health. My instructor shows how each move can be used in a self defense scenario which helps understand the reason for each move.


…. Y’all dabblin in sacrilege in here

…. Get yourself a punchin bag and a sack of jerky


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Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421798
06/18/25 10:52 AM
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Oregon
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This last Saturday I watched a Buddhist monk do their "slow walk" around our farmers market with incense and a little bell. About 15 ft behind a Buddhist girl followed his footsteps with bowed head.

I'm thinkin' a few Buddhist chants and some incense might help you out Savell. You know, be all you can be. Maybe catch more wildcats.

Last edited by beaverpeeler; 06/18/25 10:54 AM.

My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Anybody here ever do Tai Chi [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8421800
06/18/25 11:03 AM
06/18/25 11:03 AM
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I have friends in NM that really enjoy it. They are mentally and physically healthy people. I have no doubt that the Tai Chi and meditation help.

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