Become a Tai Chi Master in 5 Steps!

Become a Tai Chi Master in 5 Steps! These are my 5 Secrets to being the Ultimate practitioner of Tai Chi, Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong:
#1: Warm up Tai Chi Postures
#2: Practice of Solo Form
#3: Qi Gong Practice
#4: Stillness Meditation
#5: Tai Chi Fighting and/or Self Defense
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[@RealKungFu]

This is a very important lesson for those of you practicing Tai Chi!!!

[@charlesbenedetti8607]

Jake,,,,,,,,,,,,,yuu're an incredible teacher. All of your demonstrations are given with clarity and easy-to-do motions.........not too slow, not too fast. You deserve an A+ .

[@timothylilly4084]

I don't know that Jake ever claimed to be a master and it bother me that there are many people with negative comments on this video. He may not focus on a single style or form and he may never truly "master" any of it but it doesn't matter. As long as his videos inspire someone interested in any form of martial arts he has done some good in this world. I am a beginner and know next to nothing; however I believe all you "masters" who appear to be commenting should be thanking him if even one person sees this video and chooses to learn more either on their own or with the help of another. Please remember that whenever you try to flaunt your experience some who knows much more than you is watching and shaking their head in shame. The point is to never stop learning and I thank Jake for making that just a little bit easier for anyone who watches one of his videos.

[@williamrobinson5515]

The only things I care about are 1) Can he keep someone from taking his head by using his "skill" 2) Can he teach others to do the same?. Answer--I see something paper-thin and useless.

[@darkoj1648]

one can not become the master by watching only this video, but however this video inspires me to learn more.

[@Preacher1978Man]

Thank you so much for this video im a Kenpo Guy and have been looking for something else to help relax my body and mind. Thank GOD for you I needed this thank you

[@RealKungFu]

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[@shungamunga]

They'll take any piece of shit, including yours.

[@hyeonkim18]

How can you teach others when you have faintest idea of what real taiji is?

[@RealKungFu]

Practice the 5 Steps Everyday!

[@brittanyainsworth9307]

This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Fellmeroni Rudimentary Chi - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my brother in law got great success with it.

[@dilloram450]

thank you for this free lesson and also keeping it simple to understand

[@RealKungFu]

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[@KRStenik]

I tried this yesterday, except the stillness meditation(got no time, but I try now). That was really good, thank you for this training inspiration!

[@RealKungFu]

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[@danielgohari2693]

i learned all the 5 steps in 45 min and it really help for my daily stress. Thank you :)

[@lindaraereneau484]

He's lifting his arms above shoulder height right off the bat in the opening and not doing much warmup or feet parallel, etc.

[@lindaraereneau484]

Or he may simply be a beginner wanting to share, but jumping the gun.

[@lindaraereneau484]

Maybe he should watch some good videos by real masters. There are some wonderful ones! Maybe he was taught by someone who just got some of the external exercise components but not the finer points.

[@lindaraereneau484]

Physical movements are not even necessary. However, as long as one has a physical form, that physical form is built a certain way and can benefit from movement, and there is such a thing as body mechanics and the physics and biology of the body.

[@bruceching7154]

@@lindaraereneau484 Or maybe this is simply an example of fraud.

[@prettyparadoxalyahoo.comha5262]

Ive been stuck on a move ive had trouble with for 7 years. You just gave me one I like MORE this was phenomenal! !!!

[@69bakagaijin]

"I'm gonna fake it till I make it" ... the only honest thing you've said so far.

[@sirboozly2000]

He isn't even relaxed. His hands don't even flow. WTF???!!! Honestly he isn't like cotton during this video LOL

[@69bakagaijin]

Anthony Baseley Saddest attempt of taiji I´ve seen so far.

[@SirMarc9]

This video has been very good for me. I tend to stress out a lot... I have been practicing what you have taught in this video and it has really helped me out. I really hope you keep these videos coming.... Thanks

[@RealKungFu]

Become a Tai Chi Master in 5 Steps! These are my 5 Secrets to being the Ultimate practitioner of Tai Chi, Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong: #1: Warm up Tai Chi Postures #2: Practice of Solo Form #3: Qi Gong Practice #4: Stillness Meditation #5: Tai Chi Fighting and/or Self Defense

[@tolbeepies2057]

Ah, so you became a tai chi and kung fu 'master' in just 5 steps. This explains everything.

[@PrudentStudent666]

Can I become a master in 4 steps instead? I don't want to work to hard on it but if I can sell videos that would be great.

[@joshb0y]

1) Find a good teacher

[@mohammedhabibhashmatchef6909]

I am from Pakistan Hi there all brothers and sisters . hope your all fine . peace be upon u ;)

[@jeanhildadigan2347]

Hello hve a nice day.

[@Majidzargar]

Salamm to you brother we are all fine and what about you and how is everything in life going take care of yourself okay buddy Mohammed habib Hisbillah

[@user-te5ee4hk5f]

Thanks, man. You too.

[@TheBeeraley]

you too bro.

[@paulbrennan2376]

Jake, there is no secret to Taijiquan mastery. Only hard work will enable one to approach. I have played Taijiquan for over 25 years. You should work on your torso, as silk reeling is pointless to attempt without torso movement. I applaud your attempt to help others though. The 8 pieces of brocade is not Taijiquan along, you should know this. Try getting one of your dogs to be a sparing partner. Your stance will need to be quite low though. Don't laugh, my wolf was THE best sparing partner I've ever had. Tremendous for developing sensitivity trading. Use the dog that you consider smartest, and best at adapting. I would try the pit because of jaw pressure, the closet of your dogs to a wolf.

[@vanessad8558]

I'm a starter so this is good for me I do tai chi!!!

[@RealKungFu]

This is one of my most important Tai Chi lessons!

[@bausummo]

Dude u can't say your back is straight when your arse is sticking out!!

[@bausummo]

Also u need to tell people to tuck their pelvis in when in the basic stance!!!

[@HomasterX]

he just told China and the originators of Taichi to go fuck themselves!!

[@mugenslasher2088]

+Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace manila philippines! thank you for sharing your taichi techniques,.,.

[@jerryonealonou812]

you are not qualified to teach jump rope, or anything else

[@susanbond9702]

I do Taoist Tai Chi, found your video very interesting and relaxing. Just love your dogs too !! x

[@rokstoned]

Wow, thanks for the video. I was just fooling around in my apartment on my break (I work from home), and I realised the goofy moves I was doing to relax were basically Tai chi. So pretty much out of no where I realised I need to pick this skill up. Funny thing is though that I didn't even know what Tai Chi was until I looked it up just now. But I had a hunch it was for what I wanted.

[@waynecrowe244]

It makes me feel relax and good at the same time,as well as comfident about myself

[@AndyRaslan]

1. Understand that Tai Chi is more than waving your arms around and talking. 2. Realize that a 15-minute KZbin video, or 5-30 minutes of Tai Chi every once in a while, will never turn you into a master. 3. Look at decent representations of Chen or Yang style. Observe how different this is from those decent representations. 4. Realize that this is American bullcrap meant to lure you in and make you think you can learn something with false promises of fast evolution by a guy who abuses the word "secret" as if teaching the void stance or zhuang is some massive discovery. 5. Stop watching ShaolinCenter.

[@AndyRaslan]

^ 5 not-so-easy but more effective principles.

[@RealKungFu]

Yes. You can definitely become a Master of anything by watching and learning on KZbin and then practicing on your own!!! Including Tai Chi! :)

[@RealKungFu]

Andrew - Thanks for Watching another of our Great Videos! We are changing lives and benefitting the health and wellness of people together!!!

[@69bakagaijin]

ShaolinCenter You're delusional. There's no way around it.

[@shungamunga]

ShaolinCenter You're simple making money off the ignorant.

[@gnicevids]

I don't do tai chi but I would like to. I enjoy your video thank for sharing

[@golfinguna]

Cont..d My point is The title states. Become a master in 5 steps NOT 5 minutes. I think Jake explains the exercises in a very precise way. HE MAY HAVE PUT HIS OWN MARK ON SOME PARTS, but executes them very well. He is obviously focused and dedicated to the arts and what is wrong with studying as many as you can. there are many who struggle learning just one form. According to Chinese scriptures. You never stop learning so why knock a guy who may or may not be a master at any one form. Take your negative remarks and put them just where they should be put !!!??

[@RealKungFu]

golfinguna - you got it!!!

[@advadhuta]

Thank you for that. You are a really good example of someone who takes their personal fitness serously and are glowing with it. I really love the dogs in this video and your interaction with them too. Keep up the good work! :-)

[@RealKungFu]

Thank you Graham! Glad you liked it!

[@SforzaArtProjects]

I am watching from Lauderdale by the Sea, FL!

[@bettyhaugen1391]

Why are some of the comments so mean, why haters? This is just a segment of the information he provides. Tai Chi for some can be a challenge, for others easy. I am one of those that struggle, but the videos I have watched from Jake are easy to understand and when he gets intense I am amazed. The world has so much hate these days, how about changing the channel if you don't like something (there is plenty out there). Keep working it, Jake, and ignore the haters because they will hate no matter what they watch.

[@patrickmykels3334]

Great videos! Already getting better with a bo and meteor hammer (from watching your chain whip videos) have always been curious about Tai Chi :) Keep shaving your hair!

[@AbhishekSharma-vb6dd]

Absolutely this vdo give me immense knowledge of art , u did wonderful job

[@nikemozack7269]

Practicing these five steps, in your daily routine for a number of years, will turn you in a master eventually

[@freelantzerfilms7921]

Awesome video Jake ;)

[@babepotato]

watching you do this makes me happy for some reason

[@jeffsd9213]

Jake. I love your teaching methods. Easy and broken down to understand.

[@VeganAthlete]

Nice! Love it!

[@ACEMFG1]

I usually don't comment, but this is a insult to real taijiquan. There is no 5 easy steps and it takes like 20 years or even more to master taijiquan.

[@charliemashara477]

I think that was easy. I think that helps to understand tai chi more. I may have to practice that more.

[@g3b_rad755]

You were teaching students? Wow they must have a lotttt of free time!

[@TripleAAA53]

OUTSTANDING with the animal rescue Jake Thanks!

[@RealKungFu]

Thanks! Always adopt your animals!!!

[@joshpickles9022]

1) Find a master. 2) Get him to agree to teach you by showing you want to earnestly learn. 3) Practice and learn with him for 6 days a week. 4) Test what you are learning to make sure it works. 5) Don't use books and videos until you have a foundation of understanding. I think it's great that Jake is spreading awareness of tai chi but to master tai chi takes many years of diligent training under a master.

[@RockGodFuck]

+Josh Pickles You probably watched too many Kung Fu movies.

[@joshpickles9022]

Lol no...I train tai chi in China :) But by all means have a go at mastering tai chi from this video :-p

[@RockGodFuck]

Josh Pickles Well your teacher isn't that great than, otherwise he would've taught you that being sarcastic is very bad for your chi.

[@joshpickles9022]

+Tagæyan Haha! Good one! :-D

[@DS-ud2bc]

Thank you!!! Helped me a lot :-)

[@rolandolveda9117]

awesome

[@-konepiece3435]

IM UR BEST FAN JAKE!

[@felixschnappschluckkrote2293]

Great lesson. Thanks. I am watching from the Orient of Kassel, Germany.

[@LonelyDogBarking]

At least he's spreading a positive and a healthy message. The rest of the so called experts who are trying to bring him down by spitting their negativism are far away from the Tao themselves. As the Tai Chi classics mention: "Ignore the so called experts, just practice, practice, practice...." and if you practice those exercices mentioned for years and years, you might master them one day...

[@RealKungFu]

Agreed!

[@karimsonsafehold9233]

I do not teach Tai chi like this but it might be good for health starters. China actually teaches like this. Ian sinclare has good stuff for westerners

[@gorans007]

This is what i was looking for all the time. I wanted to know some simple Tai Chi movements without of too much walking with the legs cause i don't have big spaces in my home to make that. I wanted simple just like this and like in Man of Tai Chi when the guy make that moves without moving the legs too much. Do you have more videos of this? Tnx and tell me what Tai Chi style u r using?

[@tonyromano2020]

v ery clear, simple and easy do learn, a lot af thanks.! Antonio from Florence, Italy

[@aluka.stalker]

Ultimate practitioner of Tai Chi, Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong :)))))))))))))))))))

[@b7605444]

Hahahahaaa. Thanks for the laugh. You are brave, posting like this. :)

[@nachtfalterrlp7016]

100000000 thumbs up for rescue dogs!

[@Dan0101010101010]

How is the power generated in a Tai Chi Punch? What are they doing differently to a standard external only Karate punch? (I have good knowledge so you don't have to dull down the answer for me) please list all the ways they are generating the power. Many thanks! Id be massively grateful if you could tell me that!

[@darkoj1648]

verry good presentation. it really inspires

[@rexharris8713]

great video. I like your dogs and your house.

[@Orion-fp4km]

Thanks Jake

[@shanewaldron2971]

Your idea of Master is much different then the Chinese.

[@user-te5ee4hk5f]

Well said. :)

[@keweiming]

Master of advertisment :) :) :)

[@TheRetroman68]

He's the American version haha

[@bruceching4078]

@@TheRetroman68 Nope. He's just a fraud.

[@BlondynCh]

this also is a one amazing warmup before a workout

[@RealKungFu]

Thanks! I agree!

[@BlondynCh]

ShaolinCenter whats funny is that is how I begun my journey into spirituality For 3 months 5 days a week at night before sleep I would warm-up with similar methods that you show in this video and after a warmup I did just dumbbells and exercises on floor such as pushups and crunches. That opened my gateway to dreams and a whole new perspective of looking at life. Great Guide my friend I admire what you do. BTW I stated out with 20 pushups and 20 crunches ended up with 150 pushups and 400 crunches so the path takes lots of inner strength but it is amazingly rewarding I hope one could take my word for it and gave it a try :) ( one more thing- i never used to meditate, it just so happened to me laying down in bed after intensive workout)

[@davyj5216]

The only tai chi we're seeing here is the word in the video title. Mace won't enter into a discussion directly because he knows he will get eaten alive by people who've been taught properly.

[@movietheatervn82]

That new hairstyle suites you :)

[@RealKungFu]

Thanks so much!

[@theanimeg4mer768]

If it doesn't master taichi then it will at least help you relax and stay calm in certain times. I wouldn't mind just learning to stay relaxed.

[@HungGarEarthBender]

"I taught Tai Chi today." Translation: I said that I specifically taught it today because I don't know enough of it to also teach it tomorrow and the next day. Tomorrow I will teach something else that I learned at a seminar.

[@technicalgamers5533]

your vedios are very cool and nice i like them

[@Angela3.0]

Jake, I can't believe how much your beautiful longevity garden has flourished🌱in the past 4 1/2 years!🍃 You are doing a great contribution to society with your examples, keep up the beautiful work and thank you for sharing- 🌸🐝May Peace, harmony and love be with you🐞🌸🍃Have a beautiful day🐢🐔🐛🌻🍃

[@brandonprofela6519]

Dude your training area is fucking awesome!!

[@rpennington9]

Another great one!!!How about a video that breaks u the Tai chi forms into short sections,and repeats each one several times.rp

[@RealKungFu]

We have some like that at our Tai Chi playlist on our KZbin channel. More also coming soon!

[@diogojaguar7997]

GREAT VIDEO

[@damianmurray99]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. So much great information in here!

[@bruceching7154]

I'm curious about your message. What's "amazing" about the video??

[@601marcusable]

thank you jake mace tai chi helps me deal with my anger

[@cardosokilas]

Your camera has a very good dynamic range, what brand is it? thanks

[@ajayeramlochun2512]

i like ur practice

[@technicalgamers5533]

jake sir plz put a without for defence for children

[@Mauitaoist]

Good stuff, just like I tell my students.

[@ClassyLyfeStylellc]

no disrespect by my first comment, I enjoyed your video, but I just feel he shouldn't zoom in or walk close, and should step as you step, hand movements are important as well as your foot position.

[@user-yb4yq3qe2x]

Thank you ❤

[@Pigbelk]

Thanks for these videos you sharing.

[@Seb_O]

was excited to learn Thai Chi before i see this video lol master in 5 steps? so you are a "master" of what? :/

[@donnaforsythe6794]

Great. Thank You

[@Georg360s]

First to watch this epic Video haha

[@RealKungFu]

Haha! Nice!

[@karlahnee6470]

your place looks amazing!

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

Pls instruct your camera man to follow your movements when you mention stances for example in this video, the camera focus on your face and hands when you're talking about how your knees should be placed. Thanks

[@dionsawrful]

you are so awesome! I want to visit your center and train with you!

[@esb511]

Wanna learn how to lose every fight and still feel good about wasting time and effort on useless things? Watch this video to learn how to lose the fights for your life that matter

[@RealKungFu]

Tai Ji Quan!

[@kellypaquette6925]

Taking advice from Jake on how to fight and meditate is like asking Rosie O'Donnell how to exercise and lose weight. We're all waiting for your first fight...

[@ignacio_hurtado]

Se ve fácil, pero cuesta, sobretodo mantener el equilibrio y la armonia de los movimientos. Finalmente la tensión no puede convivir con la relajación, son opuestas, asi que deberá ganar más fuerza. Gracias

[@marlenesalgado9171]

If i do the exercise in my home... Can I have the same results? 😊

[@juancallejas8315]

thank you, and have niceday

[@prettyparadoxalyahoo.comha5262]

I cant see the website its to blurry can u plz email me back the site thank u

[@mattboy88]

what an amazing qi...

[@ClassyLyfeStylellc]

you should remake the video, your camera man didn't get good angle of focus on your front movements

[@srikandiwarion1422]

you are awesome teacher! what a gorgeous dogs...:-)

[@rosariosamonte8714]

Nice place and dogs Jake..where is that place...thnk you again

[@golfinguna]

Correct me if I am wrong! Chen style tai chi was originally the first form, from which all the other styles were formed? I wonder if the Chen family would have written negative thoughts towards those masters who have devised and taught Wu Sun and Yang, which today are all recognised as acceptable? With regards to Qigong. Again there are dozens of different exercises and no two people will perform them with identical precision. I have a number of tai chi clubs in my area and most of them are a joke! Look around you tube and it’s the same thing. Long white cloud qigong for example where the guy makes one mistake after another, runs his own club and bars any negative post that are written (yours truly included) others have posts disabled!!!

[@dennisprice2953]

What we don't know is when Chen style came in to being who's doing it before Chen there always a beginning not to take any thing away from Chen I respect all styles very much but at that time in history you had dedicated people with a high regard for the arts and a feudal society.My point is as far as jake is concerned he is showing what he know which is not a bad thing he is just planting the ideas it is up to us to find out for ourselves what is right for us.One more thing a true practitioner is never negative but tempered and positive so my friends we must be careful with our words.

[@shankhdeep]

are the hands also very relaxed or little bit power of arms involved as in amginaery