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Mariposa 26-Section Routine (extended)

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Mariposa 26-Section Routine (extended)

- teacher's rehab version.

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Mundane, Subtle, Profound, Mysterious, Scientific

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Mundane, Subtle, Profound, Mysterious, Scientific

I want to remind people that what looks magical or mysterious is often just subtle, and not even profound. The mind can be easily deceived ...

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Warning! Don't hurt your doctor with your tai chi skills.

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Warning! Don't hurt your doctor with your tai chi skills.

(with addendum) Is this FA Jing ?

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It is not magic, or fake.

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It is not magic, or fake.

It's subtle physics and mechanical efficiency. (video)

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Tai chi forms and the deconstruction of self defence.

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Tai chi forms and the deconstruction of self defence.

Tai chi routines are not intended to merely teach you specific martial techniques, but to deconstruct the elements of engagement. 

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Does Tai chi Make You Fat?

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Does Tai chi Make You Fat?

Historically, some very famous tai chi masters have been famously fat. Some have been very skinny...so skinny they would need to wear water skis in the shower to avoid being washed down the drain.

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