Greetings..

Although much has been discussed in the "Exposed" threads.. i am hoping to gain some insight into how my peers train.. how much emphasis do you place on the various aspects of Tai Chi.. like foundation work, chi cultivation, meditation, diet, QiGong, physical development, forms, fighting, pushing, weapons, etc.. There seems to be a wide variation of opinions on this subject, but a subtle consensus that fighting is the stage where the culmination of one's training is judged.. Do you feel that the best fighter is evidence of the highest attainment of Tai Chi?..

I hope we can express our own opinions frankly without disrespecting the opinions of others. Personally, i find that respect is one of Tai Chi's finer qualities. If you feel so inclined, please describe the qualities you find to best define a Tai Chi player..

Thanks, be well..