Tai Chi Is NOT What You Think!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

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[@ForeverinChrist-bd4mo]

I especially like this video, which has a wealth of knowledge. Many of your videos are just that, a wealth of knowledge. Let's not forget that in the last days, knowledge will be increased. Daniel 12 verse 4. Yo Jess, I think you're a great mixed martial artist. Thanks for sharing. I hope to see you soon. In Christ forevermore Amen 😇😇😇😎

[@Samurai161177]

I like this. Maybe you can make an Video about Wado Ryu Karate or Kyusho Jitsu.

[@ClarkKent-i8i]

Hey, Just wondering if you can train with Aikido master, Christian Tissier in France? Cool Video!

[@DrPittenstein]

I just did, another fascinating video with the usual enthusiasm and attitude that is an example to all martial artists, thanks for sharing.

[@DrMarkCheng]

Enkamp Sensei, what an honor & pleasure it was to spend time with you sharing & recording this. I look very forward to your next visit to LA! 🙏

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I remember seeing tai chi in movies back in the 80s. It always looked pretty fly, especially when they were using swords, but sadly I never had the opportunity to learn it. Thank you for showing that it’s more than just “old people exercise.”

[@CaseyPilling]

Thank you for knowing more about tai chi than the average person

[@mellonhead9568]

Tai Chi is so cool imma try and learn it

[@dukegunthar]

Because of this video I have reached out to a local Tai Chi studio to see if they are taking members. I'm a long time martial artist who is now 64 and want to get moving again. Thank you, Doctor, for the inspiration.

[@ryantinloy4965]

Dr. Cheng, it's always a pleasure watching your instruction. I wish we had more instructors like you. Mahalo Dr. Cheng!

[@kennethmurray5877]

This video alone is why, in my opinion, you have one of the top Martial Arts Channels on the internet. Extremely powerful lesson that will benefit all fighters if they keep an open mind.

[@David_Raab]

The more you try, the more you learn.

[@ryanmay1298]

This video needed to be four times longer, so much knowledge, wisdom and philosophy I would love to see a part 2 with you exploring more of the practical application of Tai Chi, thank you!

[@PalmettoNDN]

The coolest thing about Mr. Enkamp is that he makes himself the eternal student. He knew Taijiquan forms have martial application because he is a true martial arts expert who loves learning and has a thirst for knowledge with an open mind. However he meets all of these outstanding experts across the world and always makes himself their pupil. He is always the empty cup - for us. Thank you, Mr. Enkamp! Your humility and class is an inspiration.

[@LuckyLuc_YT]

Beautifully written!

[@Domzdream]

🤣🤣 mr. Enkamp. Just call him Jesse 🙂

[@KARATEbyJesse]

@@PalmettoNDN That’s very kind of you ☺️ Just doing what I love! 🥋

[@Raivon]

I really like the fact that he's VERY adamant in stating that you need proper pressure testing to find out if something actually works, and he doesn't even try to claim that what he teaches will definitely help in a fight without proper sparring and whatnot

[@ch5477]

How would you pressure test whether you can break someone's elbow or wrist? No matter how realistic you train you cannot exactly simulate a real life situation. Train with those that have been there and done it if you are concerned with how real it should be.

[@brianchin9130]

That's a very basic idea for anything you learn. Real Chinese kungfu 1st requirement but in most of the time there have bunches of ignorance or even cheater skip this. This also are some human nature to start their real test in an awkward way before they can be called expert for real.

[@lgv3051]

Ch5477... It is important to have experienced teachers. But how much more important is it for "you", to have the experience. If you don't go out and test for yourself, you will never develop the skills you want. Even if your teacher did. Get out there and do it.

[@noexitnoproblem6037]

@@ch5477 Use an antamically correct dummy that can break apart and be put back together again. I don't know if that's a thing but I imagine it would be.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

@@ch5477 Actually in china people are doing that with stuff from the butcher, like Buy a Real Cow Foot with Hoof for your freezer, since you do not want to eat the bones.

[@ziggydog5091]

As a Taiji player, the major obstacle to using Taiji for fighting is that most Taiji people do not fight. The tools are there, but people usually don’t do it. You learn to fight by fighting.

[@colinstock325]

I’ve had a couple of tai chi classes, which was taught as a martial art rather than just an exercise form. My sensei demonstrated that even the most basic move learned had a self defense application. Unfortunately, this class folded.

[@bjornakerblom6458]

So true!

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Then how about just perfecting the form and learn to protect the body. Fighting gonna destroy your body, protecting lets others destroy themselves.

[@dawudabdulali3827]

This video has COMPLETELY changed my view of tai chi. This was so interesting, I always thought it was just for older people in parks, not this, you were right tai chi was not what I thought it was, thanks for this jesse.

[@VikingMale]

Tai Chi is shadow wrestling.

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Actually Yang Tai Chi was made for old people, Yang Cheng Fu changed the Chen Version by boiling down in a way that the moves stay executable into old age.

[@dimitardobrev3296]

I studied and practiced taiji for around 7-8 years. Now I'm doing kickboxing and BJJ. I still use some taiji principles and it really makes a difference. One thing the master never mentioned is chi gung (breathing) as part of taiji practice. I'm not exaggerating when I say, chi gung breath work has enabled me to conserve energy to the point where Im still gtg even when every sparring partner is gassed and ready to collapse. My training partners think I'm just really fit or genetically blessed or whatever, but really it's just chi gung. Thanks Jesse. Your work is amazing. Greetings and blessings from South Africa

[@ArcticGator]

Breathing properly is probably both the hardest and most neglected aspect of any combat oriented discipline, the amount of times i have seen students holding their breath and hurriedly zipping through a kata or sparring i can't even count!

[@ehukai2003]

Chi gung is also exercise, so you’re probably more healthy/strong/fit than you think.

[@dylan_krishna_777]

I had qi gong ( breathing ) from my wado ryu sensei , it was intense and i felt totally different after it. Qi Gong is about using the full capacity of your lungs and how to manage that, i never forget this training and i see every martial art as a big puzzel , everything is useful! 🥋🙏☯️

[@hoegild1]

What a revelation! I used to practise Tai Chi (and enjoyed it), but didnt buy into that "combat thing" because the instructors kept ranting about chi force, and soft pushing. It turns out, they only taught me half of the craft! By the way, the health thing is real, it worked wonders for my joints.

[@silys5253]

Jesse.. your opening up and going into Chinese fighting styles and learning about history has not just improved your understanding of martial arts but also open the eyes of many. Thank you.

[@KevinLeeVlog]

The episode that I have been waiting for!!!!

[@DrMarkCheng]

This episode would've never happened if it weren't for you, Sir!!

[@FuryoTokkosho]

Everybody is kung fu fighting ...🎶

[@FuryoTokkosho]

In regard to Wing Chun and Taiji did you check out the Wu Yi Wu Shou form?

[@celloeb]

Thanks for this video. I practice karate now, but spent many years studying and teaching tai chi. Many of my karate friends initially teased me about my tai chi background until I demonstrated the applications to them. To this day, without even thinking about it, tai chi moves will slip into my sparring, particularly blocks.

[@TheOnlyToblin]

"Who doesn't believe..." Dude, no one who actually practices Taichi Chuan believes it was a health practice. It WAS a martial art, then disguised as health practice. Then....well, then commericalism happened. Really enjoyed listening to this man though. What a blessing to hear him speak on both the traditional and applicable, practical parts. As a former practitioner, this was a treat to listen to.

[@alexmash1353]

Who cares whether it was or wasn't? Look at early 20th century MA recordings and compare them to what we have today. Ancient or even old hand-to-hand is unrefined and much less effective if compared to modern boxing, MMA and etc.

[@ronaldmartinezleon7216]

​@alexmash1353 te equivocas, actualmente es peor, las MMA se enfoca en la cantidad que en la calidad, ¿o acaso no ves como pelea Alex Pereira? En la actualidad, la gente prefiere aprender a pelear de manera más rápida que de forma efectiva

[@brianlmeyers6169]

I'm a Tai Chi guy. This is by far my favorite of all of your videos. Thank you. and thank you, Dr. Cheng

[@breathspinecore]

Yes, Taijiquan is first and foremost a martial art developed by Chen Wang Ting, a general from the Ming Dynasty who returned to his village after the Dynasty's fall to the Qing. This period, the Ming-Qing transition, was a very violent time in Chinese history, and thus these fighting arts were shaped by real-world events, not fictitious fantasies about ancient Daoist hermits, etc. Yes, the healing arts known as Daoyin, aka, qigong, were eventually adopted into many different taijiquan systems as a form of healing/training exercise, which he mentions in this video, but they are not its basis. Practicing forms slowly is only one part of the overall practice, but also included are fast forms, lots of push-hands and partner drills, as well as full contact sparing. This is true for all of the barehands as well as weapons training. Excellent demo of applications by Dr. Cheng.

[@tarnishchris]

Slow is fast, fast is smooth. Loved this episode

[@Totesnumber1fanforever]

Isnt it slow is smooth smooth is fast

[@redpillpusher]

@@Totesnumber1fanforever correct 👍🏽

[@Lordalexzader]

@@Totesnumber1fanforever slow is smooth, smooth is fast, fast is powerful.

[@KittyKittyCat-vf8zd]

@@Lordalexzader fast is invincible. Old Chinese saying.

[@potter3050]

Same advice I received when I was learning to draw from a retention holster

[@raymondbennett8385]

Xie xie... to both Enkamp Sensei and Dr. Cheng for an outstanding video and explanation of the benefits and fighting aspects of Taiji. As a student of Kung-fu and Taiji for the last 53 years, I bow with deep admiration and respect to you both.

[@zenman16]

I completely agree with the principal and functionality of slowing the form down, my teacher taught me the Yang 24 form which is usually done in a competition time of around 7 minutes, but he teaches how to slow it down and match it to breath to properly synchronise the body and mind, this slow version takes around 40 minutes for 1 pass though of the 24 posture form! This is key for balance and rooting, and provides a very solid connection to the ground to improve stability in defence and striking. I also could not imagine being able to make improvements in the form or pushing hands without having the time this slow version gives to analyse and correct issues with your movements, structure and connection to the ground!

[@Leo-lj6vs]

There is an ancient saying that goes like this... The hands of a tai chi master always comes back with blood. Lots of stories about tai chi masters defeating every type of opponents.

[@davidmc8478]

Also lots of modern KZbin videos of self deluded tai chi masters getting the shit kicked out of them. Fighting against real opponents is the only way to get better, wishful thinking and fancy hand waving won’t get you anywhere.

[@Joe-xo4yg]

⁠@@davidmc8478 True that, however this guy seems the genuine article.

[@soulburst]

It's funny to see Sifu Mark so chill. I trained with him in the early nighties in Chinatown in LA, he was serious as a heart attack.

[@quor2243]

Since MMA, and even before, there has been the debate of what the best martial art is. Often the "best" is what's currently effective in MMA. But, both in MMA and channels like this one we are learning any martial art if broken down to it's practical application and practiced, can be effective. Love it!

[@Victor76661]

Been there, done that (karate for 15 years, tai chi for a couple of months), the gains from tai chi were astounding! Nice work (as always), Jesse!

[@fabioronci8348]

Nice video Jesse! I am 54 years old and a former Judo and Karate practitioner, now passionate about Taichi. I have always thought that Karate and Taichi were complementary practices, like Yin and Yang, internal energy and external energy, soft and hard, slow and fast...etc Years ago I read Karate master Kenji Tokitsu's book "Shaolin Mon" in which he talks about the importance of including Taichi in the practice of Karate. My Taichi teacher is 87 years old and still in a very good shape. Taichi makes miracles!

[@Bodhinaut]

Yes! Jesse showing the world what Taiji is all about. Thanks for doing it honor brother ❤❤❤

[@stilchlln]

A lot of those teaching need this video, all the years of training and many sensei know great technique, but many times someone who’s done live drills will show them they miss the part of actually trying it on someone who’s not going along with your technique, they miss the subtleties of the technique that actually make it work.. my fav line on the mat “hey show me that, on me”

[@robcubed9557]

I remember Ramsey Dewey mentioning this in a few videos. I’m glad you were able to bring a tai chi practitioner to demonstrate these concepts and give concrete examples.

[@josephsk8737]

I liked when he showed a leg throw move that he learned from tai chi and trained people to use in MMA competitions

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Very cool video. I always love seeing what many people consider "useless" martial arts reframed into more practical applications. Just goes to show that there's always some utility in every martial art, if you take the time and have the patience to find that application. Whether it's physical or mental, there's often a lot more "use" than many people are willing to see at first glance.

[@carlossaborio6716]

Trained with a Tai Chi master for a bit during a summer vacation in highly school. We called him “the wizard”. The dude had incredible control over balancing himself and his opponents

[@monsterslayer4317]

Outstanding, Thank you! So fortunate to receive these high level insights into different concepts! A dear training partner of mine who was an instructor level black belt in Kajukenbo and Inayan Eskrima once admitted to me that if he had to choose a single school to train at, it would have been a Tai Chi school where we went to attend a seminar by Grand Master Cacoy Canete. The reason was the sifu of he host school. He had an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge. Tai Chi is for reals, as the youngsters say.

[@LauraSeeber]

This is so wonderful to see you sharing this, Sensei Enkamp! I've been practicing tai chi for both the martial and health aspects. It's so great to see it finally get the attention it deserves from the martial community.

[@MrRayWolf]

This dude has an incredible Balance, also pretty nice guy. Would like to see another video from both of you! Keep up the great work!

[@Sbv-25]

Wow! This is brilliant! More karateka need to see this and have another look at their kata

[@mathewgurney2033]

Taichi is great for fighting, people just get confused because you can use it for opening doors and swimming etc too, anything where balance and intent motion is needed, Taichi can help you train.

[@canaldourameshi]

Amazing episode. Tai Chi is about grappling ☯️

[@elliri3012]

People are surprised to realize that it is mostly a close range combat system, where you can feel the opponent's movement when it begins, and react to it. One of my teachers said that one of the goals is to unbalance your opponent, throw him to the ground, and hit him while he's down. The best time to strike is when he's falling towards you.

[@Adam-lr5]

Wow tai chi has an insane move

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Right?! 💪

[@jonatho85]

I feel like tai chi is great to add for any martial arts training. Chi Kung, Push Hands, the 24 posture form saves me when my herniated disc acts up. I had trouble walking for a month, but after practicing Tai chi, that 24 posture form gets me back running in 2 or 3 days man. But aside from health, the application is there. Jesse, I’m glad you do the work you do man. As usual, great work man. Great work.

[@reflexflow9088]

As Tai Chi and FMA Instructor of many decades it's great seeing the grappling flow that many Tai chi People just don't know or practice! (I was Lucky enough to learn from an older Chinese Gentleman, Dr. Kao Hwang who understood the Martial aspects) Thank you for putting this out, Jesse, love this video series exploring different systems from around the World!

[@dawudabdulali3827]

Jesse, I love your content, especially vids like this, your so humble and open minded, and learning about other martial arts is just fascinating to me, keep up the great work, karate nerd 😄

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Will do!

[@peybak]

It was refreshing to watch this. It reminds me of the quote: slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

[@karlm1495]

I'm used to train my Kata reeeeeally slow as the master said! From the moment I started train like this (many repetition in slowmo and 1 or 2 full speed) I experienced a huge improvement of my body awareness! So cool way to study Kata! My favorite kata to train this way is shisochin

[@Cailus3542]

Half of Seishan is slow-mo. Still one of my favourite kata.

[@karlm1495]

@Cailus3542 true, Sanchin and Tensho are slow as well but those don't count bc they are already meant to be practised in this way 😁

[@michaeldique]

I've been training Taiji since 1998, and now I'm getting into my 50's, so I'm one of those old people now 😂 But apart from the martial aspect, Taiji has helped me with anxiety as well as two different kinds of chronic inflammation I was struggling with in my back and wrist. Before I started training Taiji, I had constant problems, but slowly they faded away after a few months of training! It's really a complete package for keeping fit and learning to fight efficiently, and very few people are aware of this, so I applaud you for presenting the real purpose of this old and misunderstood martial art!

[@drabglg3930]

Thanks for this! I've never quite understood tai chi, but this was extremely informative! I try practicing my Shotokan Cata in a tai chi method. It brings mindfulness to every movement.! Blessed be!

[@moon1890]

Tragic thing about chinese martial arts is they’ve become a mere practice of forms. Like wushu practitioners they’re pretty much dancers. fewest know how to use them for fighting

[@jean4j_]

To be fair similar things could be said about most Shotokan practitioners. They do spar (point sparring), but the way they spar is 100% disconnected from their kata. It’s like two entirely different disciplines.

[@claudecros4252]

In one year of Sanda, a competition style of Wushu, after several years of taekwondo and ju jutsu, I learnt a lot of it.

[@evility1]

Fluidity is so important when training. We regularly discuss that when doing our Uchikomi in Judo . Thank you for showing us this. I have never seen Tia Chi in this light before.

[@azarel7]

I like what he said about having the attributes but knowing if you can do them under duress is a different story. It truly is how you train and pressure test etc.

[@user-dt1uq7rh2b]

Thank you Jesse and Mark. Dr. Mark Cheung is such a great ambassador for Tai Chi. Many great ideas shared in this video.

[@jurakarok3343]

Using slow movements to assess your posture, and balance is something I had only slightly been aware of. My main method was trying to play back my motions in my head to find mistakes. This insight was helpful, thank you.

[@MrDuCane]

Mark is amazing, so glad you got a chance to do a video with him. From someone who's done a ton of Chen style taiji, it makes me smile seeing the martial applications of taiji presented and taught in such detail. It's sad how poorly represented taiji is in the western world. Great video!

[@DrMarkCheng]

You're too kind as always, Sir. Nothing but respect for & gratitude to you!

[@alexanders562]

slowing the movements allows the body to take in more details for balance, position, and other factors the practitioner is trying to program into the body. Works for any martial art, dance, music etc.

[@skytte71]

Another aspect of what you gain from practising push hands, is to train your physical awareness of your opponents intent. So besides the ""deflect and return to center" aspect/application. You also train your ability to feel/sense your opponents "energy" and their balance/alignment. So that you, even with your eyes closed, know when to push and when to deflect.

[@BRUNO5979]

This video clarified a lot about Tai Chi. Thank you Jesse for another great video.

[@houseson]

That was the best explaination of tai chi applications i have ever seen. Really. And how the slow training applies to combat training.

[@christiangray6711]

Man I love your videos because you are pretty darn knowledgeable about martial arts 🥋 and you go and try these and show us also, so much respect to you Jesse enkamp 🙏🏻

[@lorelei2002]

This is fascinating. The slower exercise based tai chi can be seen as a form of shadow boxing for testing, refining, and implementing techniques. Never would have thought of that

[@jayoray-ru7vh]

Awesome to see someone who understands the combat roots and application of tai chi. I believe this is a way undervalued martial art

[@CoyoteKin]

Watching this video is reminding me how much I loved training in Tai Chi. That and why I am subscribed to this channel. Thank you for this.

[@ShiningInTheName]

Thank you Jesse for bringing Dr. Mark Cheng and for him to sharing a practical examples, knowledge, advises and wisdom about Tai Chi, it's always a deeply educational and fulfilling to listen and learn from people with open minds towards marshal arts. Thanks again.

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

Tai Chi was originally a "boxing" style and towns would have public fights between masters. However, Taoist Tai Chi by Master Moy was treated more as a health style when he came to the West and added more twists to the style. I took it for 6 months before I did Yoshin Ryu jujutsu and it was only in jujutsu that the light went on as to the applications of my Tai Chi. I do like Yang style.

[@Bodhinaut]

Jesse please do a longer form video!! Go to China and study/train Taiji for a month or so! Then enter a pushhands competition!! Would love to watch ❤❤❤

[@daoi]

It's always nice to see practitioners promoting and practicing the art in the way it was originally intended. Great episode.

[@raphaelalves2035]

Hi, Jesse Sensei. I am writing from Northern Brazil. I practice Shotokan Karate Do. I have learned from a Brazilian Sensei Helio Arakaki the importance of training kata slowly. Thank you for the video! It really made me think I am following a good path. Congratulations on your work. I learn a lot from your videos!

[@ElDusteh]

YES. Ever since Kevin went to see Dr. Cheng, I had wished so badly that Jesse got to meet him because I knew the discussions would be fascinating. Dr. Cheng has delved so deeply into Tai Chi and its concepts, and it's always a treat to hear him talk about this often misunderstood art. 🙇

[@bjornakerblom6458]

Really nice explanation of the martial art aspect of tai chi! Great to also emphasise that without sparring, any tai chi movement is likely to have a very low usability in a fight situation. These minutes are gold! Great work!

[@ShadowStarMicah24]

I resonate with so much of this! I used to do karate forms slowly like T'ai Chi, as well as like muay boran. I did stance training, could hold horse stance for 11 mins with ease, and my thai boxing coach Owen Comrie used to have us do slow motion sparring... love this video

[@DizGaAlcam]

This concept of practicing something very slowly to get the coordination down is super relevant to video games as well, when practicing a particularly difficult combo, speedrun route or boss fight, it's great to understand every minute detail of the movements, as the saying goes "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

[@a.c.m.4548]

This guy is a consummate expert and fantastic teacher.

[@dienekes4364]

I recently had a pretty traumatic motorcycle accident that shattered a portion of my left leg's tib/fib as well as the kneecap. I've been fascinated with Tai Chi for many years but just haven't had the time to really dig into it. I think this is the time to help rebuild my body and, hopefully, make my Karate and Aikido better in the process.

[@alphamajor0195]

The fluidity of Tai Chi movements are so cool.

[@mastermollica2669]

Dr Mark Cheng is a great spokesman for the art of Tai-Chi !

[@DrMarkCheng]

You're too generous, Master Mollica. I'm honored to have seniors like you to learn from.

[@hanksimon1023]

I remember Master Mollica from Ohio in the 1980s , when Grand Master Chang DongSheng visited OSU. Master Mollica was an excellent teacher, from explaining how to fall, the Chang version of [Yang] Tai Chi, to some fun push hands progressions. I never found another teacher who was as comprehensive and patient.

[@yintaichi]

After learning the Yang style short form as passed on by Chen Man Ching , I started sitting in on Aikido Classes and saw many of the Tai Chi moves. Then I started watching Aiki Jiu jutsu videos and became satisfied that Tai Chi Ch'uan was the start of both.

[@sporranheid]

A documentary I saw back in the late 80's (UK) said that, traditionally Tai Chi was only learned after one had reached the highest level of Kung Fu. It is next level, focussing of the Chi. I don't know how true that is but it made sense to me then and makes sense to me now. ✌

[@irveigh]

I live in Trinidad, in the Caribbean. I LOVED THIS! Big respect to Two Chi master and thank you for making this art relevant to today ! It is only now that I understand and fully appreciate Tan Chi!!! Also, greatest thanks to you, master Jesse!!!!

[@chrishansen9379]

He makes me think of that line “speed hides need”. The idea that, when you go fast, you don’t recognize positions of weakness or instability.

[@adamcarts]

That was really fascinating. Great video again Jesse.

[@theobaldlolworth4717]

love this sensei and his teachings, absolutely amazing, intuitively some of the best teacher that I've watched!

[@mattnobrega6621]

That is really amazing. I really like Tai chi and wing chun movements. Thank you both 🤜🫷

[@kevinmcgann1372]

More awesomeness from Sensie Jesse. This is excellent. Love it! Great video.

[@meola69420]

The last part about taking the lessons slow and step by step is amazing, it will allow you to find your weak spots or missteps so much faster. It's how the initial combative system for Gracie JiuJitsu works, learn a certain set of foundational moves and perfect them before moving on to the more advanced sparring classes. Seems to really speed up initial training, and rarely does anyone suffer an actual life or hobby changing injury, as you aren't just going ham with aggressive white belts. Perfect approach to martial arts for those of us who are no longer 20 and don't just bounce right back!

[@ZomgAnimation]

Such a good episode. So rooted in realistic expectation. And universally applicable advice and reasons !

[@tanjudermanl9111]

I am so happy that Sifu Cheng mentioned Hirokazu Kanazawa Sensei. He was decades ago totally right about Tai Chi and Karate-do. I think every hard style martial artist should consider to try out soft styles (Wudang, Tai Chi etc.) for a deeper and better understanding of himself, the art itself and his soul. Like always, great video, this was soo good. Thank you dear Jesse Sensei, please keep it up.

[@andrewzach1921]

my karate sensei, had a friend that taught tai chi. He invited him in a couple of times to influence our training. It was always an interesting class when he came in. He explained that even though we practiced slowly there is nothing to stop you from going fat when you needed to. Thanks for the video.

[@Leadeshipcoach]

Jesse… that was phenomenal!! If your goal was to totally change our view of tai chi- you 100% achieved that goal! And the master’s explanations of tai chi moves were excellent. He truly sounds like a master. Thank you. I will never see tai chi the same after this. And I have greater respect for it👍

[@leonardcontarino7940]

Thank you , Dr. Cheng approach to training is very much like my jujutsu sensei 's teaching . We often did things " tai chi" speed. and yes both people should be learning

[@hounamao7140]

I was very interested in learning tai chi as a martial art after watching sweet tai chi, but unfortunately every clubs around are practicing the slow mo parc type of tai chi. This guy really shows what it was supposed to be

[@nyhyl]

Top notch content right there!

[@ch5477]

Another great video. I find that training your art slowly while in public helps hide the art. It doesn't look like much, so you or what you are doing is easily dismissed and is non threatening.

[@volpe2077]

That was wonderful! Super enlightning look at Tai Chi, I appreciate the style so much more now!

[@ianhulbert]

This was a great discussion and demonstration. I have basic understanding of karate and essentially zero of Tai Chi. But I do appreciate (and remember) training deliberately in show motion to truely understand flow, balance and feel before speeding up to "real" speed. Learnt more and safer. Then full speed, especially throws with break falls, you had the confidence of control with your training partner to go 100% and full speed (maybe a pull back where needed) to truely test and understand. Then later test it out with free form at maybe 70% suited for safety.

[@FreedmansKetsugo]

I love this guy Dr. Mark Cheng he is amazing.

[@bradwilli1]

This was great! Keep up the AWESOME work, Jesse.

[@CaseyPilling]

I am so glad that someone else finally realized this is a physical combat style as well. The opening stance when you raise your wrists, if you do it and grab both hands you can then headbutt the guy. I once read that kung fu and tai chi are both misunderstood.. tai chi is slow at first but becomes violent the more you learn aboutbit

[@graydonsmith5447]

I love that he mentioned Kancho Kanazawa. I had the good fortune of having him grade my Tai Chi when I studied under Kenzo Dozono, another karate master who studied under Kanazawa for both shotokan and tai chi.

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

Love this. So eye opening towards Tai Chi and soft style arts. Always a pleasure Enkamp Sensei. Love to @DrMarkCheng if you know you know.

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

The distinction between what is for health and what is for combat is a blurred line in Chinese martial arts especially T'ai Chi Ch'uan The seed on one resides within its polar opposite--the yin-yang symbol represents this visually.

[@marcelostriglio9697]

nice video! iI am student of tai chi (4 years) and karate (7 years), and I learned that tai chi is a great martial art if you have a good sifu who knows how to transmit it.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I practice GOJU KATA TENSHO in a slow motion, tai chi like way, and it is fabulous both visually and how it makes me feel

[@ze77n]

It's intresting for a karate practioner too, because bunkai in karate kata is much more easy to interpret. Thank's Jesse

[@dustangoble1817]

Best video yet!! Great instructor!!

[@Utahokinawanseidokankarate]

Way back in the early/mid '80's, the winner of a major ShuaiJiao tournament I attended was a Tai Chi practitioner. A friend of mine while I lived in Vegas taught very similar to this under the banner of "combat Tai Chi" to distinguish it from the popular "old men in the park" practice. I got my herbal medications through him, as well. There's more to it than meets the eye! A key element in my piano teaching is SLOW practice. "To learn fast, practice slow!"