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The Ultimate Martial Art

Lecture no. 4 from the course: Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong

The Ultimate Martial Art

Taught by Professor David-Dorian Ross | 29 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online Health,Fitness & Nutrition Courses

Tai chi as a martial art is called tai chi chuan (taijiquan), which can be translated as “the ultimate martial art.” Investigate the defense and fighting aspects of tai chi, which deepen your appreciation for the power behind this seemingly gentle art. Then learn Brush Knee and Push in the short form.

24 Lectures

1
Image of The Snake and the Crane
The Snake and the Crane
0 of 34 min
2
Image of First Steps in a Journey
First Steps in a Journey
0 of 29 min
3
Image of Harmony and Balance
Harmony and Balance
0 of 28 min
4
Image of The Ultimate Martial Art
The Ultimate Martial Art
0 of 29 min
5
Image of The Five Families of Tai Chi Practice
The Five Families of Tai Chi Practice
0 of 35 min
6
Image of Qigong and the Five Animal Frolics
Qigong and the Five Animal Frolics
0 of 31 min
7
Image of Energy Exercise—A Branch of Chinese Medicine
Energy Exercise—A Branch of Chinese Medicine
0 of 28 min
8
Image of The First Pillar of Practice—Forms
The First Pillar of Practice—Forms
0 of 33 min
9
Image of The Second Pillar—Push Hands for Two
The Second Pillar—Push Hands for Two
0 of 31 min
10
Image of The Third Pillar—Standing Meditation
The Third Pillar—Standing Meditation
0 of 29 min
11
Image of Benefits to the Heart and Immune System
Benefits to the Heart and Immune System
0 of 26 min
12
Image of A Healthy Weight and a Healthy Mind
A Healthy Weight and a Healthy Mind
0 of 31 min
13
Image of Tai Chi Legends—Stories of the Masters
Tai Chi Legends—Stories of the Masters
0 of 30 min
14
Image of Reading the Tai Chi Classics
Reading the Tai Chi Classics
0 of 30 min
15
Image of A Superior Workout—Use More of Your Muscles
A Superior Workout—Use More of Your Muscles
0 of 29 min
16
Image of Eight Pieces of Brocade and a Better Back
Eight Pieces of Brocade and a Better Back
0 of 22 min
17
Image of Tai Chi Weapons—When Hands Are Not Empty
Tai Chi Weapons—When Hands Are Not Empty
0 of 31 min
18
Image of Using the Mind—Inner Organizing Principles
Using the Mind—Inner Organizing Principles
0 of 31 min
19
Image of Mental and Physical Flow
Mental and Physical Flow
0 of 33 min
20
Image of Creating Space for Choices
Creating Space for Choices
0 of 28 min
21
Image of Flow at Work—When Business Is in Balance
Flow at Work—When Business Is in Balance
0 of 31 min
22
Image of Energy Flow in Your Surroundings
Energy Flow in Your Surroundings
0 of 33 min
23
Image of Taking Practice Deeper
Taking Practice Deeper
0 of 38 min
24
Image of The Evolution of Tai Chi
The Evolution of Tai Chi
0 of 33 min

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r********m
January 3, 2016
Great intro to Tai Chi! I am a Ng Ka Keun practitioner, and love David-Dorian Ross's approach to teaching this powerful martial art. He provides a perfect balance between background and theory, and actually learning the 24 steps of an introductory Tai Chi form. Easy to follow, and great teacher.

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