Ma Chang tried to popularize Tai Chi among the young people, using pop culture and entertainment formats they can relate to, to help them re-discover the ancient art.
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Ma Chang tried to popularize Tai Chi among the young people, using pop culture and entertainment formats they can relate to, to help them re-discover the ancient art.
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This one is posted by a gentleman on another forum.
You can see Ma Chang practicing with her dad, a Chen Style Tai Chi Master (1:32).
Tribute to Sifu Ma Chang "Tai Chi Super Star"
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The adorable young Ma Chang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PidIHIrHl1k
May she rest in eternal peace.
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Chen Style Tai Chi Sword - 49-move form
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUJXvPVPSUM
I don't know whether this story has been shared here before or not - It is actually a very sad story:
The young lady, Ma Chang, was the daughter of a 12th generation Chen Style Tai Chi master. She...
I am not sure if this topic has been discussed before. What's your experience? Any interesting story to share?
Wow, what a great story, Bob. Thanks for sharing!
When I was a teenager, a Wu style Tai Chi master asked me to punch his lower stomach and use elbows to hit his chest. I was doing Shaolin then...
I was traveling for a while - thanks for the reply. And I agree that a person's appearance can be very deceiving.
Excellent insight! Thanks! Your previous training in other martial arts will definitely show, as the way you move will be very different from complete novice. They won't be wasted.
Maybe...
Not sure if anyone here has seen this before - I just come across this video and it is awesome, so I'd like to share it with you.
The name of the 7-year old girl is Xuan Yu Qin.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for the response. How do you compare Judo and Tai Chi? Pros and Cons of each style? I have no experience in Judo.
Ok, so there is also a Taiji Meihua Mantis, in addition to Taiji Mantis. Is it safe to assume that Taiji Meihua is also more closely related to Mantis than to Tai Chi? Thanks for sharing. I didn't...
Just curious - Have you looked at Taiji Mantis after learning Yang Style Taiji? (I don't know anything about Taiji Mantis.)
Sorry if I left the wrong impression - I am not looking to validate an assumption that "internal" is superior or vice versa. I have practiced other styles myself (Sanda, Qin Na, JKD) and will...
mooyingmantis, thank you so much. This is the kind of insights I am looking for.
Greetings! I am a new member from New Jersey.
I used to study Shaolin, Qin-Na, Sanda, and Jeet Kune Do when I was young, but I switched to internal arts eventually. Currently I am learning Chen...