I just bought a $20 Tai Chi book from Borders tonight. I liked the styling and I liked the introduction of the book, and sort of bought it impulsively. The book I got is here. What do you think?
Well, you know, I have not had a single direction of what and where I want to go...I have wanted something toning but not too intense, and something martial arts-ish (inspired by your kemscrima doh actually) eventually leading to self defense. At times, many times actually, I feel very vulnerable in my ability to handle a bad situation with someone, and being my size and stature I worry about being able to defend myself properly. I get hoots and hollers and honks when I walk to the bus stop or am waiting. And well, on one level it is flattering, but on the other, I get a little freaked by it. The introduction explained that tai chi is a little bit of a cross between martial arts and meditation, and well, less impact which is probably best, at least as a start. I honestly have NOT researched it yet, and like I said, I read the intro and we were in a hurry to go, and Chas had magazines he wanted and in a split second I said I would buy them for him and ended up leaving with a $20 book along with his magazines.
For right now though, I want a little more order and structure and balance in my life, that I hope to be able to achieve, whether it is through tai chi or some other method. The self defense aspect is a bonus that I don't think yoga or pilates alone could provide. I think I want to research and explore it at the very least. The Wah Lum temple that nymphie goes to for kung fu also has tai chi classes, so I feel that maybe it is more acheivable. I am at least going to read the book and research more, then decide if I want classes, as I am not sure I can do this alone, just from a book, but who knows what my potential is.
Of course I would LOVE to chat more on the subject, especially as you are part inspiration for it all. :) Sending lots of Green Smileys your way, this Valentine's Day (ok, so here it already ended, but not there just yet! ), so know I am thinking of you too, and your trip. ((HUG))
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Date: 15 Feb 2007 05:20 (UTC)For right now though, I want a little more order and structure and balance in my life, that I hope to be able to achieve, whether it is through tai chi or some other method. The self defense aspect is a bonus that I don't think yoga or pilates alone could provide. I think I want to research and explore it at the very least. The Wah Lum temple that
Of course I would LOVE to chat more on the subject, especially as you are part inspiration for it all. :) Sending lots of Green Smileys your way, this Valentine's Day (ok, so here it already ended, but not there just yet! ), so know I am thinking of you too, and your trip. ((HUG))