1st World Taijiquan Championships (2014) - Women's Group A Yang Style Taijiquan - 1st Place CHN

1st World Taijiquan Championships (2014) - Women's Group A Yang Style Taijiquan - 1st Place (Gold) - Qianxin RAN (CHN)

[@guiray2000]

This is a very masterful display of Tai Chi as a performance art. Incredible performance. She is not trying to be some MMA capable martial artist who can fight. This is Tai Chi as an art form. It takes years of training to achieve her level of performance. To just do Tai Chi as a sport like Judo would not take longer than a regular Judoka. Tai Chi is a very deep and diverse art. It has the fighting also but most people are looking for the Health benefits and the Beauty which is unique to eastern martial arts. Western dancers who study Ballet, modern , contemporary etc. can appreciate her level of skill too. Martial art benefits do not just come from fighting and being tough.

[@iodine6921]

yes sir... I agree it is also not just an art form. They are showing a form, it has basic core movements and each of those basic core movement has several elements hidden inside... If each movement is taken out of the encyclopedia of movement, which is what a form is. Each movement if taken out and trained and applied, all work in combat. The form is not for fighting, it is filled reference points. To train for fighting each movement is to be taken out of it and perfected and applied until that is also perfected. each hand, finger, elbow, foot etc., is to be conditioned, perfected to lethal perfection. Then it can compete with any Martial Art in hand to hand combat. I used it in underground Kickboxing in Hong-Kong, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan...61 matches and no loses, it was bareknuckle, no rules. It's just knowing how to train and applying it.. The movements have to be refined down. In the forms it teaches big movement to help teach and feel it so it is easier to grasp and learn. I also taught hand to hand combat in the United States Marines Corps to special forces, teaching how to apply and use these arts. I currently have 59 years of on going experience and as the old saying goes in internal arts... if done correctly you just keep improving with time and age. In many ways i am much better than i was in my 20's etc... I started at age 8 and grew up around Chinese Kung-Fu masters... we trained 8 plus hours every day, 7 days a week. If I only trained 6 hours it was like taking the day off. My point is this stuff works. It was not designed for gloves or a sport of rules to fight by. To put gloves on you lose all that hand ability etc... The gloves have to be trained with and adapted to. Most of us would rather not throw over half the art away just to train for a sport. Believe me in the Marines and teaching special forces... it was put up or shut up. I was in charge of training and teaching our special forces and my orders came straight from the U.S pentagon... I had full say as to what i taught and how I taught and not even a General could over turn my orders without going through the Pentagon... I'm trying to convey that the real stuff works like a charm or there's no way I would have been granted full say or even to teach at all. I teach instructors these days. Most of my concepts and chi knowledge is over their heads, sadly. Most do not know what Chi really is etc.... Chi is the energy field of an atom. So in essence we have to learn the physics of an atom... the mind can turn it's self and body into what a neutron of an atom does. Everything made of atoms have an energy field, the mind and our body and the air and food we intake is made of atoms...thus each has chi. The mind is the controlling chi... and since it is of the same, it can blend with and control each atoms chi field in the mind and body. The mind unifies all the atoms energy fields and it becomes as one complete energy field... thus oneness happens, enlightenment. I do this every day. (also these days I do try to help some UFC fighters, it was difficult at first... Just about every time i showed them how to stop or prevent or attack, they were telling me, no we can't do that, that's not legal, that's not allowed... so i have to learn their rules just to help them! Hahahaha.. Sports have rules, True battle field combat has no rules.... One finger strike buried deep in the eyes will stop most things human or animal) Take care and best wishes to you and everyone.

[@hgrsi8822]

I am unfamiliar with tai chi forms, but have been fortunate enough to stumble across this awesome display of movement mastery, a perfect display of balance focus and Control.

[@CT2507]

she goes too low for showing off. not good. her heel gets lifted and up-rooted because she goes lower than her body allows. this is not good form. will have very little strength in push-hands this way. also, the leg that carries her weight wobbles when taking a step, showing lack of strength in the leg to support such a low posture.

[@GeorgeSmiley2023]

Agreed.

[@pfzheng6501]

its not just a show，the benefits she got inside and outside.

[@baldieman64]

are imaginary.....

[@kathymyers7279]

I have no idea what I’m looking at. It’s beautiful though. People clapping during moment of pinnacle knee bending. Classical eastern “ballet”. Turned in, flexed feet, grounded, opposit but so similar .

[@lotuskoko]

That was absolutely beautiful. And omg, she has some strong legs! (Why does everything have to be turned into a competition, though?)

[@hadidy13]

Because competition will bring the best out of you

[@YUMA-jz9xx]

@Koko Kosila -- I concur. The quiet power, grace and beauty of movement of the performers notwithstanding, this competition thing seems anathema to what I feel is the essence of Tai Chi.

[@PaulGappyNorris]

Ebrahim Elhadidy - nope.

[@ckaz007]

Such fluidity and grace, a great performance. Watch how long her legs stay bent throughout her routine. Now try that yourself, you won't last a minute.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

she has tremendous force in her legs and buttocks.

[@onefleetingsmile]

Most people don't last 20 seconds...

[@timgogodown193]

It's almost like there's a language in there

[@CottonBoxer]

because their is. and that language will present differently based on what level the person is playing the form on and limited by their own skill as well. so we get to feel what some folks can imagine as they watch us play. those feelings can be like the ebb and flow of a big wave or small stream and at the same time the stillness is a weird constant that's maintained. i teach and don't how how that happens actually even though i do it. i do know it's a consequence of getting all prerequisites correct/close then it just sorta happens on auto pilot and then u start to control it and then it operates naturally by itself in a very subtle way u don't think about. like breathing...

[@dianegiovanniello3024]

Awesome flowing movements 👍⭐️

[@ozgursenturk11-11]

She didn't even blink her eyes🙏😍

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Ozgur Senturk - she did ... it just takes her one who lifetime to blink ha ha ha

[@JanCarol11]

no, but she did adjust the cuff of her sleeve at one point.

[@hukunohaha8837]

何度も拝見しております。美しい素晴らしい、何度見ても感動します。ありがとうございます。動画の終わりにはいつも自然と拍手してしまいます。

[@david1234lee]

flowing like quiet water ! super and graceful !

[@dedeewright5998]

Beautiful!🤗🤗🤗🌹💜

[@junioracampamento240]

Não ligo

[@bongkem2723]

"Be water my friend"

[@andrevlasblom2411]

So fluent and effortless. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@Barry4B]

Wow ! So that’s what our species should really look like !

[@ruthilalrinawmi871]

This is calm and graceful. 💜💜💜

[@suelawson7273]

Jeez, her ankle flexibility!!

[@danieltkach2330]

As amazing as it looks, it's not what it's supposed to be... this is only a great display of athletic artistic skill, not tai ji quan...

[@YUMA-jz9xx]

The quiet power, grace and beauty of movement of the performers notwithstanding, this competition thing seems anathema to what I feel is the essence of Tai Chi.

[@paulleitner8305]

hes so cute like her performans

[@apistosig4173]

It is almost impossible to comprehend the mastery of the artist - I have been brought to tears by the majesty of her movement!

[@minhnguyen5861]

Apisto Group she was a virgin girl in perfect white uniform...?

[@dacedavis5125]

@Max Payne The accuracy of the movements, timing, rhythm, overall form etc.

[@entertaichi]

Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome day!

[@tudor8291]

I have no words to explain how much I apreciate asian people.They are above americans and all of us in terms of traditions and health. Awesome people I love you guys!

[@paulgraden6131]

Masters of tai chi never show the public the form. I have seen it this is not it. there is no energy in this

[@rosangelalopes1947]

Beautiful lovely

[@Vischan552]

Я восхищаюсь вами, вашим искусством. Движение грация.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@swimwithsue9227]

Her leg stretch is amazing

[@yanglikungfu452]

O Tai chi tem tudo há vê com as mulheres, pois elas são suaves e gentis, como o yin e yang. União perfeita taiji e menina. Amituofo

[@Sharkyktc001]

02:54!! Never seen someone do Needle at sea bottom while nearly squatting down to the floor!! Insane skill

[@thelastasian4916]

I love her

[@roberleedodson]

I need to marry her

[@distinctloafer]

You need to calm the f down.

[@leonardusi2007]

力與美的結合！精氣神俱足。

[@alyjiyu]

Masterful fluidity ~ flowing like water. Beautiful demonstration of *perfect focus* & *PRESENCE* Her chi is palpable when she manipulates space with her hands. Watch closely the subtle energy formation. She's a Master.

[@winfielddixon5166]

Wow! Words are inadequate to describe the beauty and grace of her form! Inspirational!

[@jackyjo.9559]

I’ve seen this video the sixth time. It’s absolutely stunning! For me she is an idol to improve my own Yang style!

[@Drakula666y]

❤❤❤❤

[@Adeus555]

Ridiculously graceful!

[@ziggystardust1751]

Don't mean to cause a distraction but the flute playing makes me to want to order out for chinese food.Dang! Carry on.

[@judywilliams9804]

😆

[@MyRedCarrot]

#pavlov

[@Asad-2166]

Mashallah very Graceful 🙏😘

[@kevincassius7515]

Very graceful

[@importantname]

I think I just watched an Elf dance alone

[@peterwarren1824]

What's with the thumbs out? My Guan Fu would thumb lock you to the ground fast when he saw thumbs out. A mistake you only made once.

[@DarthLord3]

Does anyone knows this song's name?

[@johnkeith8072]

Skill, grace and power. This young lady could have kicked my ass on my best day.

[@genuinevt5762]

Tai Chi dancing is killing Tai Chi fighting

[@perparimferunaj6857]

Because of people like dancing more than fighting

[@malmess2164]

Tai chi fighting is killing tai chi chuaning 😂

[@onofrioscriba]

Not only her form but her Qi is fresh and pure. She has a big talent.

[@sunshine_fairy]

體操

[@user-bb6eh5kd5d]

I see 3 judges whom I find credible but the other 2 ( at the beginning with the glasses ) especially first one , I don’t think he can squat as low or hold his leg up as this performer. I wonder what he is judging ?🤔

[@TheStrataminor]

Most coaches aren't as good as the performers but have the knowledge on what is good taichi...or were once really good!

[@tedsun8500]

还是属于太极广播体操

[@ibraimferreira3404]

Lutador de Rua de Ubá OSS

[@gnehzeey]

轻如燕，飘如云， 张如弓，展如鸿， 动如风，定如松， 游如丝，柔如绵， 丝带钢，绵藏针。。。

[@pragadeeshsv6596]

இது போன்ற உரையாடல்கள் மூலம் அவர் தனது முதல் பயணத்தை விரும்புகிறேன்

[@pragadeeshsv6596]

இது போன்ற உரையாடல்கள் மற்றும் பழுது கூரை அமைப்பு

[@anhhaphuong773]

Đẹp Mỹ mãn

[@thichthanhtinh1114]

She have a great master behide.

[@bjarnesmith640]

She is so smooth, composed and elegant. A pleasure to watch her perform.

[@jaamorrison1028]

Wow! Incredibly beautiful! 👏

[@bobh.9035]

Like silk and water….

[@mdhasanmiah5624]

Is it tai chi 42 forms?

[@Boris_Chang]

Wonderful Wushu performance. Not sure what this has to do with Taijichuan though.

[@JL-bo4bh]

还算中规中矩，比兢技太极操好太多了。 事情的真像是這樣的: 传统太极拳架看起来太乏味，没练过的人根本看不出门道。 有一批人于是就根据太极拳，设计各种动作，跳呀，擺呀，摇呀，抖呀，尽量扭曲身体，很是花俏，定为标准太极拳套路，举办所谓“世界”比赛，收些赞助费。等这种好看的“太极拳”被大家接受后，奢望将来有一天能列为奥运比赛项目，这样他们就风光了，替中国人争光。挺悲的，奥运所有武术比赛都是真枪实弹对打，从未有搞漂亮招式表演的。中国武术打不过人家，走这种邪门歪道。他们还说 “中国武术不是打架用的，不是野蛮的，是让你修身养性，锻炼身体，这是中华文化的特点。” 难怪中国人老是没骨气，雄不起来。武术唯一的目的就是在自卫御敌，离开这个目的， 请不要污辱了武术这个名字。 不只太极拳，其他武术他们也是这般操作。这些操作的背后，看懂的人不多。 灭中国武术的，正是中国人自己。

[@jchogilliam7861]

So beautiful movements 👍

[@a.bstractly]

1. My knees could never... 2. How do you even grade contestants on something that feels so spiritual? 😳 It sort of feels as weird to me as if they did a competition to find out who’s the best Muslim/Christian/Mother or something like that haha

[@挖鼻屎彈妳]

我真沒想到還有太極拳比賽,感謝分享!

[@cmale123]

She too fast

[@龘-y7p]

The leg omg, she did it better than mee!

[@shihenghui]

What form is that?

[@sindy5710]

Wow.... lifting those legs to the sky with perfect balance...this is where practice takes..

[@andtastic1]

JPT. would like to own a copy of the music.

[@wendynguyen8296]

So beautiful 😍

[@dangerouswater]

My knees hurt...

[@paulgraden6131]

Dancing is not fighting only if God backs you do you win

[@phoenixau5224]

nice dance

[@annetteringe803]

What a great Harmony and Balance.....ts Peak Performance

[@shaft_jb]

合掌....謝謝

[@leahclaydon8448]

Mesmerising

[@camrunner6633]

Slow steady movement requires a high excess of strenght and stamina above whats needed to move your weight

[@husserlnorth6952]

下盘很稳

[@thickbrianq]

Wu shu = tai chi for looks. Great job of it though.

[@DayneMichael]

This is modified version of yang for health, this is not the original form, nor even close. You can see the applications are removed and the form is shortened, its obvious. Very beautiful communist form though.

[@tu767]

So beautiful

[@kruanniem.188]

I love this video very much. May I add to my Wudang Taichi Application for those who want to learn how to perform well in Thailand.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

thailand has dishonest monks that are not true buddhist practioners. Some of them go abroad. I saw one head monk, his behavior is dishonorable. Impolite, hungry for power and full of hate Thai monk. Thailand is country with no morals, running a prostitution brothel of the young girls. I have never been there.

[@robertkusuma528]

Is it can be used for self defense?,so slow if she does'nt have inner power i think she can not survive, it is like a chinese ballet dancer.

[@Regsony]

FENOMENAL...

[@afendiujud4684]

White top white bottom Ishak aah white top black bottom Afendi aaah

[@matheshmathes9093]

இந்த கலைமுக்தி நிலைக்கும் உல்புத்துணர்நீலைக்கும் சொந்த மானது அதை நன்றாக நம் நல்ல முறையில் பயன் படுத்ததுவேம் நன்றி

[@tc47101]

😃👍👍

[@ephraimpatey6183]

incredible skill, grace and precision, very impressive

[@kstang3784]

ephraim patey ！

[@paulko1044]

Agree!

[@psling6720]

Awesome! Beautiful & graceful movements

[@danielcorrales457]

Hanna Wells Designated Survivor

[@見證者]

Why Taijiquan always has a stupid bgm ?

[@catalinaatienza1086]

Master of tai chi brought me here.👏👏👏

[@ramonakearns2101]

That was very fluid and beautiful

[@jacobcolvard3676]

where do i get those shoes?

[@smokingjazz5067]

amazing!!!!

[@GenivalSiqueira]

Amazing

[@fgdouglas]

Coisa mais linda!!!

[@kim-go5np]

자세가 정말 낮네요...... 다리 근육도 정말 대단합니다~

[@wpoon1]

Not so professional as compared to those great masters

[@orfeas8]

This is Yang style. There are around 5 different styles of Taichi. This one does not have those acrobatic tricks I think. Still, her body seems to support those tricks, it's just this form that doesn't integrate acrobatics I guess.

[@wpoon1]

@@orfeas8 The major defect was her body balance

[@tuanbuivlog3548]

Rat uyen chuyen

[@ei-x]

Beautiful performance

[@ronikr5073]

Muito legal esses movimento lento

[@samueljackson5279]

9dragons brought me here