Simple Tai-Chi Walking

Cain Yentzer demonstrates how to do a simple Tai-Chi walking practice.
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[@carlosconde5467]

Cain your video was better than other videos on KZbin. I studied Tai-Chi for 2 years and the first class was all about the step. My teacher mentioned something you ommitted which is "Grounding yourself", which meant as you take the step, make sure your toes go from pinky to Big toe "completely feeling" the terrain your stepping on, assuring is safe, and grounding yourself as you're about to shift your weight.

[@markdonovan1540]

Good teaching of stepping basics, it's important to start your Tai Chi journey from core principles. This is demonstrated and explained very well by teacher Adam. He obviously knows his stuff

[@cheftinaluu]

I’ve watched countless videos on Tai-chi walking. This one is really good. Great instruction - thank you for breaking it down.✨

[@innercourttaiji]

Thanks Tina, I am glad you got something from my video:)

[@marylee8372]

Remarkable video. This is the first one of your instructions that I have seen but the attention to the details of correct form is greatly appreciated.

[@innercourttaiji]

Thanks for the kind words:)

[@georgecrowder1909]

Good teaching. Very specific, very good suggestions about common mistakes. Much appreciated.

[@innercourttaiji]

George Crowder Thank you for comments.

[@rosemarymilne5365]

Excellent thanks

[@trifinarodiana8298]

Thanks you... Sir

[@lynnsoh2758]

Really good👍now I can move with confidence. Thank you.

[@innercourttaiji]

I am really glad to hear that this helped you. Appreciate the comment:)

[@alexjrgutierrez1348]

I like it

[@PrudentStudent666]

Instead of turning your waist it should be open or close the kua which keeps the knees from moving.

[@sunithadevi3946]

Namaste 🙏

[@innercourttaiji]

Namaste:)

[@sveabryan9126]

What is the best way to protect your knees for strain and pain? Are they always directly in alignment with your toes? It's hard to tell on the video.

[@innercourttaiji]

One of the basic rules is to keep knees happy is to always have the knees pointing in the direction of the middle toe. This alignment depends on the ability of the ankles and hip joints to articulate. Also, just as important is to learn how to have the leg bare the weight of the body correctly. Many people have a tendency to carry too much weight down the front or the inside of their leg causing an excess pressure under the knee cap or to the inside of the knee. Correcting this always comes back to hips and ankles. PROPERLY practicing Post Standing(Zheng Zhuang) can address these issues.

[@figtreetwig4613]

For the purpose of gaining leg strength after a femoral fracture, should the glut muscles be engaged?

[@innercourttaiji]

It might sound counterintuitive but no. You want to strengthen the legs by working the connective tissue(sinews) in which case you need to let go of any muscle tension. This in turn will bring blood(chi) to the muscle and bone if done correctly. This is how Tai Chi works:)

[@95yashsheel]

How many steps & how much ideal time we should do it in a day ?

[@azkid883]

Instructions only, I was waiting to see you do some walking 🤓

[@glenysmacfarlane8332]

Càñ I ĺearn to walk this way while on a frame. Two years ago I had a spinal stroke. I think basic Tai Chr wd be very good and motivating. I would value your help, Glenys

[@innercourttaiji]

Hi Glenn’s, you should most definitely practice Tai-Chi. It is very good for stimulating everything that your stroke took away. I would also recommend learning about Post Standing “Zhan Zhuang” and Nei-Gong. You would need to adapt the practice to working with a frame. What kind of “frame” do you use?

[@davemetz5412]

Five basic kung skill

[@wt3435]

what is the purpose of taiji walking?

[@innercourttaiji]

Basically for most it is a way to strengthen the legs and improve balance without learning a Tai-Chi form.

[@happyfreeky]

It won't help to see you actually walking before and after the tutorial. It's hard to picture otherwise

[@bobjohnson3975]

This has got nothing to do with Tai Chi Chuan.