Back thrumptysevix years ago, when I was in gradual school, I spent seven or eight months taking tai chi classes: I really enjoyed them, and had I not graduated, I'd probably have continued until I knew the entire 108 move form. Fast forward until about 97 or 98, when LOML and I took classes for a few months at a local fitness center: I didn't enjoy it as much as I did back when: too much focus on the chi aspect, and too little on how to move.
Today, I tried again. Boo and Skibo's martial arts teacher also teaches tai chi, and I went along to a class this morning. Lots of fun: a completely different experience, though, as he begins with the 24 move form, so all of my old muscle memories were in the wrong order. Still, we worked through the first six moves, and I sort-of kind-of got them. I think that I need to work to make sure I don't overwork my knees, but hopefully I can manage it.
I'm giving it a month at least!
Yours, moving,
N.
Today, I tried again. Boo and Skibo's martial arts teacher also teaches tai chi, and I went along to a class this morning. Lots of fun: a completely different experience, though, as he begins with the 24 move form, so all of my old muscle memories were in the wrong order. Still, we worked through the first six moves, and I sort-of kind-of got them. I think that I need to work to make sure I don't overwork my knees, but hopefully I can manage it.
I'm giving it a month at least!
Yours, moving,
N.
1 comment:
I've always wanted to give Tai Chi a go. I chose Kung Fu first but will try it eventually.
There are a lot of schools which focus on the Chi but glad you found one that doesn't. I hope it goes well.
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