Tai Chi Sword Form! ⚔️ - Taoist Master Explains History of Tai Chi Sword

Master Gu shares the secrets of Wudang Tai Chi Sword form... I find the sword unwieldy, I give you a tour of what's changed in the Tai Chi Family household and do some singing. A good old fashioned Tai Chi family episode...
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[@duantorruellas716]

Wu Dan shuan ping lol. What a great family , calligraphy , martial arts , philosophy , and the mystical metaphysical . The Taoist and daoist lifestyle looks great there , you are blessed to have that in your life , I'm happy for you guys.

[@psims3354]

i actually love his singing and guitar.

[@GHa_teaandstuff]

Great to see you reunited with Master Gu! If it might seem doable to send packages of Master Gu's tea to Europe, please let us know. I would very much like to buy some.

[@jeffreyrafferty4888]

You know George, your most centered and most present with Master Gu. I think you found your calling. Best of luck, cheers!

[@SpicyMcHaggis]

Its heart warming to see this welcoming of your Tai Chi family!

[@akindofmagick]

After 2 1/2 years of tai chi study, I have just started learning sword form. Thank you for your channel!

[@pengfu8608]

Keep going and stay tranquil. You will ride through the turbulences of this world than most people!

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

I love Jian practice so much. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@imran00707]

You sing really good.The end music was very beautiful.Heart touching

[@imran00707]

George Thompson I have watched the video almost 5 times.

[@margaretannferguson6977]

💜💜💜 when Master Gu sings and plays the guitar....Honestly I have no idea what is being sung, but you feel 100% of the energy. Glad to see you're back and looking very forward to seeing more of this amazing journey. The mountains look breathtaking like always ☯️

[@Raedwulf_Of_Middleton]

Hi, George. I've been reading a lot about Taoism to help find my own inner peace. Although I only discovered your channel last week, I've been watching all your videos and it's a joy to watch you on your journey and to hear your insights.

[@rainyday3939]

I love this channel

[@sergeydzema5569]

This was great, I have been researching "learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Fellmeroni Rudimentary Chi - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my work buddy got excellent results with it.

[@allislove369]

Thank you George, and Master Gu. Lovely video.

[@jessiehorne]

Another powerful and amazing video from both you Mr. Thompson and Master Gu ☯️ Both of you are presenting harmonious energy to those that accept it by this channel greatly. 😌

[@PepVe]

Nice to see you so happy George! Good to be back it seems! Have a good weekend ahead!

[@TLuijpen]

Yay!!!! Back with the family

[@johannesnicolaas]

Every day I Iook at some of your video's. Wishing you all the best from sunny Holland.

[@waveydaveyspoonerbooner205]

G your are a wonderful person and your Tai Chi famliy are cracking too, keep makingthese videos

[@thesuperproify]

I love taichi family videos !

[@refkenc]

Great video. Cant get enough of the tai chi family. Also, love all the greenery

[@40JoCharles]

Loving the swing. And you best teach me that sword form on your return.

[@Randomly0deliberate]

Hey man, Going to Wudang myself very soon to learn as well. 4 long years and I am finally ready to go! I am nervous but seeing your videos makes me all the more excited. You have inspired me to possibly document my journey as well! keep it up and I look forward to the next one!

[@jimkeen7674]

Go for it, man! I'd love to go there myself someday. Maybe in a few years... :)

[@richardquinones2959]

What's up George must be really awesome being in China bro finding yourself you are on a awesome Journey😎✌

[@lynnmckenna9934]

Yay!!! This is awesome! So happy you are back! (Drone work is amazing by the way!)

[@andthereisntone1]

Love your videos, buddy. So inspiring. I imagine anything you do along these lines would be interesting.

[@femiisme9679]

You came a long way great vid nate always happy

[@clarisliperx1382]

Yeeeee you're back!!!!

[@caminodelcorazon]

Yay! Love your home coming💓

[@rupomhundred395]

Indeed, a happy reunion.

[@dennymk6454]

choice. great vid to see the tai chi family and fields of green tea.

[@Rafa-fc9rh]

i really missed those kind of videos.

[@lostbutfound9854]

one thing i've noticed when i practice bagua circle walking is my first few movements especially first initial few movements always contain the sword finger..i have no idea as to why this is..though in honesty my whole circle walking has transformed from just walking round a circle alternating or turning... to now a circle walking that consists of a myriad of movements..stances..postures...etc..the sword finger happens to be one i noticed since its associated mostly with taiji.(my teacher also said its a prelude to bagua straight sword training..)..is there a clue within this as to why they say bagua, taji and shingyee..are known collectively as a family in internal arts...this vid was a couple of years ago.when you were first learning.so no doubt bro..your sword form now must be pretty good..much love and god bless always....😍

[@TechWithCoffee]

Loved that place glad you are back! That song in the end so many memories in my mind :) The autumn leaves...

[@jimkeen7674]

I miss Jingjing. Is she still there? She was so light-hearted and fun. Very charming.

[@mastergutaichi]

Jim Keen She was bound to stay here for ONE year and so she did! She was home to South China to start her job which her family had helped to find and - to complete her marriage. Indeed, when she was here just like everybody here she regard here family and helped with cooking and most importantly, helped to make some fun videos. We all wish her life long good luck!

[@jimkeen7674]

Yes. Thank you for answering. I wish her and you all good luck and long life!

[@alexrromero2273]

This is Totally my Life i wish to experience...First time seeing your Channel 12/11/2018...

[@phillipwardwellness5277]

Hello George! Thank you for sharing your journey! I've seen a few of the Tea Time Taoism videos but I'm curious if Master Gu is teaching you Gong Fu tea ceremony? Would love to see a video of Master Gu, serving tea and explaining Wudang style of tea ceremony. Cha Dao is such an amazing practice, I love it! Also, is it possible to buy some of Master Gu's tea? :)

[@jeffreyrafferty4888]

Welcome back!

[@gallifreyantauri]

I'd love to see the complete sword form. Looks a lot like the ones I do.

[@VictoryStudios2012]

2:46 Thats what true happiness looks like

[@coisalinda2424]

Nice 👍🏽

[@AyahuascaMagic]

massive mileage out of that drone. awesome

[@orbixmusic]

Glad to see you back on the ponderosa. 😅

[@wishingstarman9340]

Awesome 😂😂👏👍

[@MrRslfan]

I would have loved to see the actual sword form done by master gu

[@melissabogolubov6248]

I have a question. Does Master Gu practice the Fly Whisk (Fuchen)??? It would be nice to see him doing a form with that if he does.

[@CSkyGameGen]

Amazing

[@xShurax]

The Song at 5:48 sounds interesting and kind of familiar for some reason. If someone will ever see this, mind telling me if it's a commonly sung song and what's the name of it?

[@moonbnd]

i love it, makes me smile so much aha. do you plan on teaching one day?

[@George-Thompson]

haha when I get back home I'm going to teach my friends ;)

[@moonbnd]

George Thompson haha awesome mate I would really love to meet up when you return, can show each other some stuff and talk about China. Would be a great insight for my journey.

[@moonbnd]

And I think your pretty dahm cool to aha

[@frankm.2850]

Maybe I missed a video somewhere, but how did you end up in China training with Master Gu?

[@mikeday8295]

Bit of a crooner as well eh George ?? cool song. Good to see you back

[@sg5684]

Can i just go there and learn tai chi??

[@imran00707]

I want to learn from your master.can u please share the last bit where the master say the heaven part an last music which it is ending .

[@TaijiquanGaoshou]

You want to tell me you can't find this level of sword teaching in your own home town ? I'd say the nearest community centre would offer something like that, and without rubbing the edge of the sword against the arm.

[@OtaniNoAsagi]

For someone they like to train in the arts birth land versus the outside. Not to mention you have to be mindful of frauds and Mcdojos.

[@mrmatt2466]

What is master Gu singing?

[@MinecraftBoble]

Where can I find the song, which is played in the ending?

[@BZY-bu9wr]

One of the songs at the end was a Chinese version of Katyusha that I've never seen before.

[@Culturedthug1776]

can I join you?

[@lupusdeum3894]

Niiiice! 8^)

[@g0blinl0rdohlord26]

do you know the story about the turtle with it's tail in the mud?

[@g0blinl0rdohlord26]

ask gu about it but in the parra-frase'd verison: Even the royal mandate of the emper'or of china could not get the taoist sage leave his spot by the river fishing. The Sage is written to have stated, when the emperor understands when would a turtle happy with it's tail in the warm mud, leave such a spot, then he would be happy to report the royal palace for the court's appointment. Chuang-tzu.

[@Peace4All09]

😊

[@ghostbeetle2950]

I'm litteraly eating my heart out here!;) But it hurts so nice. You lucky...person, i guess. How are you paying for your stay, your travels and the training? Is the youtube money enough for that? And would you tell us how much it might cost to be able to live and train with your master? I'm paying my way in China as an ESL teacher (who'd have thunk, right?!) and have neither the time nor the money, right now, to go for full time training. But I hear it might be possible to strike a satisfying balance if you find the right job. Focusing on learning Mandarin and getting the necessary job experience, right now. Next year (TT), we'll see.

[@ghostbeetle2950]

Sorry to hear that, mate!;) Hope you can get bacl to it soon! Thanks for the answer!

[@RobinTurner]

Yeah. me too. I'm currently applying for jobs in China.

[@user-jt6pt2bq2g]

For a year the site said 80,000 yuan a year and 9,000 yuan a month. YunTian Academy does offer a program that cost 500 USD monthly, you can choose to focus on kung fu or Mandarin, there is also 3 combo programs. (For the few who won't do the conversion 9000 yuan is $1383.53 and $500 is 3252.56 yuan.) You're paying for the one on one time, which is invaluable, and there is a spiritual and intellectual teaching going on here as well.

[@ghostbeetle2950]

Thank you, kindly!

[@user-jt6pt2bq2g]

Daniel Glaubitz my pleasure, safe travels and enjoy!

[@0鍇]

👍👍👍

[@Athrunwong]

Wasn’t it cold when you wear so thin and little?

[@George-Thompson]

it's warmer now :)

[@TheSixtyflower]

Great Frank Sinatra Song!

[@RichardIIfan]

Nat King Cole. 😁I think you're doing something wonderful

[@coronal2207]

Do you spar?

[@Galshaer]

👍👍👍👍

[@uliuli8997]

Never trust a Master who doesn't sing...and doesn't dance.

[@drspinz955]

yahooo

[@jumpingchi8921]

Literally....*not literally! Lol

[@LaifuLama]

花道士。

[@zatrusofnietzche2281]

Na. I prefer the purist, sunrise, wash , train , work. Think there's too much commercial and spiritual lines being pushed for money at the expense of the art. Too many want the shiny shiny , big dramatic movement that they can charge more to teach even without explaining the reason for this now "dance form" or tribal historical scene. Unfortunately this is how I see Shoalin 😢it's become a money machine and everything services the machine, with little or no interest in the historical or belief system. We have lost sight of the art for a new shiny sword and pretty belts. Lovely ladies, hope the art survives. Coming next , Tai chi cage fighting with neon lights 🤢

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🙏

[@gabrielchan9265]

:')

[@rage8kage]

Bloody Chinese hippy retreat…

[@eugenesagan212]

What a remarkably profound comment! Frankly I’m amazed you managed to put that into so few words.