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1, Be familiar with the origin, system and core content of the boxing
No matter whether you have a martial arts foundation, regardless of age or physical strength, as long as you are a Tai Chi enthusiast, as long as you take action, you can join the Tai Chi practice group and become one of them. This is the inclusive feature of Tai Chi. But it should be reminded that when learning from a master, you must first understand the origin, inheritance, system composition, theory and practice of the boxing school you are practicing, and appropriately ask the coach to formulate a training plan based on the learning situation.
2, Observe the movement characteristics and movement style of the boxing school you are practicing
Under the theoretical guidance of the coach, you should constantly observe and initially feel the movement characteristics and movement style of the boxing school you are practicing, leaving an overall impression in your brain, and laying the foundation for the next step to enter the real learning stage.
3, Master the movement route and changes meticulously
When learning, mastering the movement route and changes meticulously is the key to the entire learning. Each school has a different style. Under the guidance of the coach, you should understand the ins and outs of the movements and further imitate the movements. To achieve “simulation” is the initial stage of learning and the basic stage, which should be taken seriously.
4, Directly hold hands with the teacher to experience the power of boxing
The learning of Tai Chi is not just imitation. Directly holding hands with the teacher to experience the power of boxing is a shortcut to improve your own practice level. It is not easy to be “loose” in Tai Chi, and it is even more difficult to be “tight”. Only by directly experiencing it in the hands of the teacher can you feel the unique power path and profound connotation of Tai Chi.
5, Indirectly ask the teacher about the health-preserving effects and combat usage
The health-preserving effects and combat usage are the core of Tai Chi. No matter which school or school, without these two contents, its boxing (type) school loses its value of existence. Why do we need to ask the teacher indirectly? This is to require students to learn methods and strategies. Some teachers are conservative and unwilling to “show off” the real thing easily; some teachers are excellent in the boxing style they practice, but due to inheritance and other reasons, they may only know the health benefits but not the application of fighting skills; some teachers do not understand at all, but are good at imitating——and so on. If it is straightforward, it will cause embarrassment to the teacher, and I am afraid that future learning will be artificially hindered, and even difficult to continue.
6, Correctly handle the relationship between learning to break up moves and continuous practice
Learning to break up moves and continuous practice are the teaching methods of teachers. Learning to break up moves is to facilitate the mastery of the essentials of the movements, and each posture is broken down into several movements for teaching. Learning to break up moves is not the purpose. There is still continuous practice. Learning to break up moves is the basis of continuous practice; continuous practice is the ultimate goal of learning to break up moves. Learning to break up moves can be interrupted by one movement; continuous practice requires that the movements must be naturally connected.
7, Learn to record learning notes and write experience at the same time
Learning to record learning notes and write experience at the same time is one of the good methods worth recommending to students. The so-called “good memory is not as good as a messy pen”. With notes, you can review the old and learn the new in your spare time. When learning, I only absorb and have no time to think more. With notes and experience, I will look back in the future, which will prompt me to further understand the martial arts I have learned.
8, Normal confusion after mastering the art and the direction of efforts
Traditional martial arts, it takes ten years to master. This is history. According to the author’s learning and teaching experience, professional Tai Chi training generally achieves something in three years. The key is that after mastering the art, you feel inadequate and even have a series of confusions. Here I especially warn you that confusion is normal. This is a sign that you need to further study; it is a reaction to your entry into the Tao; it is a manifestation of your mature martial arts. Treating it correctly is the way out. At this time, you should learn to communicate with the society extensively, such as participating in exchange competitions, participating in popularization and promotion activities, trying to be a coach, etc. At the same time, you should constantly absorb the “nutrition” of other schools in social interactions to enrich and improve yourself. When your martial arts are practiced to a certain level, you will naturally form a new learning group with yourself as the core. Under the premise of teaching, you will begin to reasonably integrate the excellent achievements inherited from your predecessors, and then start to innovate and form new technical and theoretical achievements. This is also the direction you should strive for.