Top 10 Tai Chi Moves for Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Top 10 Tai Chi Moves for Beginners. Enjoy my favorite 10 Tai Chi Movements for Warmup, Cool Down, and Daily Tai Ji Quan practice! This is a great video for Tai Chi Chuan Beginners and also for Advanced Tai Ji Students! Here are the Tai Chi posture names:
    Tai Chi Posture #1: Rising and Sinking
    Tai Chi Posture #2: Buddha Asks Heaven for Forgiveness
    Tai Chi Posture #3: Withdraw and Push
    Tai Chi Posture #4: Holding Ball
    Tai Chi Posture #5: Rising and Sinking (Chen Style)
    Tai Chi Posture #6: Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
    Tai Chi Posture #7: Embrace the Circle
    Tai Chi Posture #8: Ward Off and Press
    Tai Chi Posture #9: Wave Hand Like Clouds
    Tai Chi Posture #10: Reel the Silk and Single Whip
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  • @marybethbradley7601
    @marybethbradley7601 5 років тому +586

    I have been fighting cancer for eighteen years and this is helping me to get some of my energy and balance back.

    • @jayj3990
      @jayj3990 4 роки тому +9

      GOD BLESS YOU !

    • @naughtyknight7384
      @naughtyknight7384 4 роки тому +1

      Are you still learning from em? If so stop for your health sake

    • @ladymassive7580
      @ladymassive7580 4 роки тому +8

      Why should he stop with sth that gives him energy and strength?!

    • @danlogan5657
      @danlogan5657 4 роки тому +2

      i hope you get better!

    • @nachtmuis4776
      @nachtmuis4776 4 роки тому +3

      Good luck with the battle, you are a beautifull spirit, never forget. :)

  • @kellyj.crawford1837
    @kellyj.crawford1837 4 роки тому +39

    I'm a diabetic with a multitude of health problems, including balance/vertigo, severe obesity, back spasms and swollen, inflamed knees. These beginners exercises are just enough to keep me fit, without exacerbating my preexisting conditions. So glad I found this video. Thanks!

  • @dragon70454
    @dragon70454 8 років тому +573

    I started Tai Chi about a month ago as I had become very clumsy. My balance is already improved and I am thirsty to learn more. I will be 74 in July and I plan on being better balanced by then than I was ten years ago.

    • @malgorzatamakowska9910
      @malgorzatamakowska9910 6 років тому +5

      bravo complimenti ! io ho 73 anni e voglio cominciare adesso

    • @Kevo7979
      @Kevo7979 6 років тому +3

      That's awesome. I'm introducing Tai Chi to my parents.

    • @kianvenables9205
      @kianvenables9205 5 років тому +2

      Turns out he never made it to 74

    • @S-DIDI
      @S-DIDI 5 років тому

      @@Kevo7979 yes there a lot benefits and the good thing about Tai chi is that anyone can do it. www.fromtheguts.com/wellness/4-things-you-need-to-know-about-tai-chi/

    • @c.g.m.9147
      @c.g.m.9147 4 роки тому

      Well done! 💪🏻

  • @caitlindonovanwest9192
    @caitlindonovanwest9192 7 років тому +301

    Timestamps, for those who would find it useful:
    0:00 #1: Rising and Sinking
    0:31 #2: Buddha Asks Heaven for Forgiveness
    1:07 #3: Withdraw and Push
    2:03 #4: Holding Ball
    2:45 #5: Rising and Sinking (Chen Style)
    3:37 #6: Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
    4:25 #7: Embrace the Circle
    5:19 #8: Ward Off and Press
    6:10 #9: Wave Hand Like Clouds
    7:13 #10: Reel the Silk and Single Whip

    • @LinneAzalea
      @LinneAzalea 4 роки тому +2

      Wosp Did you get lost buddy?

    • @lynsaeaposaga5598
      @lynsaeaposaga5598 3 роки тому +2

      thank you!! so muchh!

    • @Found-kara
      @Found-kara 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😌

    • @Found-kara
      @Found-kara 3 роки тому

      @Wosp 🤔 fight???

    • @lexybrown1666
      @lexybrown1666 3 роки тому +5

      @Wosp this is for relaxation and body movement training also for lessening stress and depression no one ever said this was going to help you beat someone up 😈🔫😂

  • @anisiodossantos5084
    @anisiodossantos5084 4 роки тому +805

    Mr. Jake Mace, you might never read this, but I just wanted to share with you that I have been using this video in my classroom every Friday for the past 5 years. The kids love their "Tai Chi Friday" and look forward to it the whole week. It became a tradition in my classes. We kept the tradition even now during our online learning. Kids tell me, sometimes this is the only time they get out of the computer and move.

    • @konsumeus2624
      @konsumeus2624 3 роки тому +8

      love this

    • @chasingmypinnacle
      @chasingmypinnacle 3 роки тому +5

      Well done brother!

    • @MuhammedBasil
      @MuhammedBasil 3 роки тому +3

      Awesome !

    • @TheTruth-13
      @TheTruth-13 3 роки тому +8

      “You might never read this” only people who read this will read this🤦‍♂️

    • @dispirr
      @dispirr 3 роки тому +21

      @@TheTruth-13 meant for the creator, and why are you attempting to flame a teacher that responded to a tai chi video 9 months ago?

  • @NJHeart2Heart
    @NJHeart2Heart 8 років тому +41

    I've done this just once with my mother via dvd, and am now researching and looking into trying it regularly. With lower back problems, what attracts me is the regular slow, controlled movement and gracefulness. I used to ballroom dance and loved it. The smoother the dance the more I liked it and music can make or break my day, so I appreciated the music choice in this video. Well done video. Thank you for posting.

    • @ИосифОсипов-б1е
      @ИосифОсипов-б1е Рік тому

      Это не ТАЙЧИ,а наверно,марлезонский балет.Но главно,что вам это нравится.

  • @monik8209
    @monik8209 8 років тому +25

    Hi Jake, I just wanted to thank you for this fantastic video and instructions! Me and my colleague are practicing this Tai Chi movements during our break at work. Every time I practice them I feel unstressed and happy. Thank you again for making it possible. You make a difference!

  • @Daphne-tm5lg
    @Daphne-tm5lg 3 місяці тому +2

    I’ve watched this video for five years and it’s the only exercise that really helps my neck and upper back pain. Thank you so much!❤

  • @TheRealGrandadNo1
    @TheRealGrandadNo1 Рік тому +4

    His right knee is not over his foot/ toes in these moves. It makes the knee very weak and vulnerable to attack and displacement. The fundamental principle is to have your knee and foot in alignment, this is paramount in Taichi or Qigong, Be careful who you imitate!

  • @leeleemarch6718
    @leeleemarch6718 4 роки тому +12

    I love this. Beautiful music, calming water and the Instructor just gets into it. No annoying intros or exaggerated movements.

  • @jenniferfrost7713
    @jenniferfrost7713 3 роки тому +21

    I have four major illnesses. I am fighting for my life. I pray that this works for me🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @elsalarissa2448
      @elsalarissa2448 3 роки тому +1

      I hope you are doing a bit better by now🥺

    • @cristinarocha401
      @cristinarocha401 3 роки тому +3

      Praying and believing in God

    • @jackhammer7824
      @jackhammer7824 3 роки тому

      Meditation in motion no cure for anything but calming down.

    • @GladiatorKingz
      @GladiatorKingz 3 роки тому

      Taichi online one to one trainings now available Reply if intrested

    • @jeffkifer4380
      @jeffkifer4380 3 роки тому

      You have 2 believe in the art and yourself. Without that u well be defeated. I twisted my leg in 2016 to the point 2 wear i could not feel my knee for a couple days of it wasn't for this video i commented to im sure I would of been in worse shape.

  • @jacquiedearness9583
    @jacquiedearness9583 Рік тому +4

    I've been using it with my primary school classess for a few years now. All the children feel better afterwards and this year we're performing it on stage as part of our Christmas performance. Thank you!

  • @bonnietrachsel6116
    @bonnietrachsel6116 7 років тому +14

    I am a Senior with arthritis. This video has helped me become so much more flexible, thus in so much less pain. Thank you!

  • @CharlesBClark1
    @CharlesBClark1 8 років тому +4

    I've probably watched this video 40 times. I have a morning tai chi habit now. I've actually gotten to a point where I look forward to my tai chi in the mornings after my workouts, where at first it was a challenge to be consistent. Super grateful for this video!

  • @donnagable102
    @donnagable102 6 років тому +10

    This is great! I am introducing my seniors to the postures. The breathing and meditation are wonderful. I have had nothing but positive feedback and they are begging for more. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @sensei0754
    @sensei0754 Рік тому +1

    hi Jake my name is John and I'm a karate instructor for 37 years I just want to let you know when there was covid I got stuck there in the Philippines for 20 months it was tough there but I watched your videos and enlighten me I needed some type of outlet in peace in my life so I studied all your Tai Chi and when I finally left the Philippines and came back to America I integrated it with my martial arts and I started teaching it I think you are a great Tai Chi instructor you're an inspiration to me because if I think I didn't watch your videos when I was in the Philippines there I wouldn't have made it back so thank you again for being a great instructor God bless you and be safe senseiI Johnny..

  • @TheBoxingCannabyte
    @TheBoxingCannabyte 8 років тому +58

    Trying to get my girlfriend to start doing some of this because it's so amazingly relaxing and has improved my life so much since coming home....Thanks for the solid video! This is perfect for beginners. I'm not a beginner, but im not an expert, this is great for even me. Just to be able to watch someone who knows what they're doing and has the physicality to pull it off. Subb'd, liked, etc.

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  8 років тому +3

      Thanks Joe!

    • @adiacarter5094
      @adiacarter5094 6 років тому

      Joe Cannabyte b be

    • @alaamaoula2404
      @alaamaoula2404 5 років тому

      "has the physicality to pull it off"
      This is not gymnastics. You don't need "physicality" to do taichi. Anyone can do it, if done properly.

  • @maureenmcmeekin1000
    @maureenmcmeekin1000 8 років тому +1

    I appreciate this instructor's approach far more than any other I've come across. Why? Because he doesn't talk it is so unnecessary and all the others just don't keep quiet. The whole point of Tai Chi is to embrace your body and silence your mind...Thank you Jack for sharing this....

  • @chrisalexander2889
    @chrisalexander2889 3 роки тому +3

    After decades of Taekwondo I have recently started studying Tai Chi low impact and mental meditation thanks for the awesome videos.....

  • @alltopdogs111
    @alltopdogs111 2 місяці тому

    I've been doing this video for abt 5 yrs as well as some other of yours. But I always come back to this one. I'm 73 and believe this daily exercise has kept me flexible with good balance. Thx Jake

  • @lfjgill6042
    @lfjgill6042 8 років тому +49

    Thank you so much for these beautifully presented lessons. The way you "dance" the postures and movements--just kind of catches me up into them very naturally and simply. I feel wonderful after doing just a few. I see how your whole body moves through them, as though every part of the body is aware, all moving as one.
    How you have conveyed that in a video is lovely--uncluttered, beautiful background; good lighting; appropriate music that does not distract but blends simply; your clothing does not obscure the movements; your concentration and centeredness comes through. You teach much, in a little. No unnecessary anything in the picture. Looks like I will be dancing with you for some time to come. I will check out your other videos, as well. Thank you for this gift. --Leila

  • @freshjoker2242
    @freshjoker2242 8 років тому +38

    Thank you sir!
    You inspired me to do Tai Chi every morning.
    You feel awake, strong, healthy and ready to start the day! :)

  • @GinGinitive
    @GinGinitive 8 років тому +20

    Seems helpfull for people with stress and anxiety (y) :)

  • @eladiodeguzman4016
    @eladiodeguzman4016 3 роки тому +2

    An exercises corporate with beautiful nature surround us that heals our hidden ailments, thank you Sir

  • @rolyparthezius
    @rolyparthezius 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks Jake. I’m in virus lock down and figured a good time to refresh my failing memory on all the moves I once knew. You do it with tremendous grace and excellence.. Ill be watching you often. I’m Roly just only 72..

  • @TheSubwaysurfer
    @TheSubwaysurfer 4 роки тому +2

    love how you demonstrated MULTIPLE times before demonstrating the next movement. makes learning easier

  • @deshaunaharper6281
    @deshaunaharper6281 7 років тому +17

    This is so calm, peaceful, and relaxing. I love it!

  • @theresalahring4770
    @theresalahring4770 9 місяців тому

    Just like the last teacher to leave a comment, I too shared this video with thousands of middle schoolers in Health class, and HS child development students. The students on the Autism Spectrum really appreciated it as well. I am retired now but I recently went to a Costa Rican yoga retreat and inroduced it to avid yogi buddies who had never tried it before. So on the Pacific shore of Tamarindo Beach, CR, I used your Top Ten Tai Chi moves video to introduce it to fellow yogi ladies who also ended up loving the experience. Your short video has made it into a gazillion lives, so Thank you. Side note...The high schoolers were bribed to do this video by giving them a test grade of an A if they would try it. At first they talked and giggled and questioned "what does this have to do with child development?"... then after only a few minutes, and especially during the second time thru, they were concentrating, breathing, and quiet and moving.
    Thank you once again.

  • @balto20002
    @balto20002 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Jake! I started doing tai chi more than 2 years ago ... this is the first video I used. And I've checked out a lot more of your videos. I'm still doing it. It's good for my body ... and my mind ... especially these days ... I go out early and do 20 minutes every day outside (away away from everybody). Thanks!

  • @caseyrebel9947
    @caseyrebel9947 5 років тому

    I don’t know anything about Tai Chi and I can understand why the purists would criticize this, but I think this is a great video for beginners and those who just want to start doing a little bit of Tai Chi and not so much concerned about perfect form or technique. Those who suffer from diseases that limit their movement, such as Parkinson’s disease, can benefit from this video. Thank you, Jake, for sharing your videos.

  • @RobynFrance
    @RobynFrance 7 років тому +8

    I am so grateful for this wonderful tai chi for beginners. I can't get to a lot of the clases at my Y and I feel so lucky to be able to do this at home with Jake. Thank you so much, Jake!

    • @GladiatorKingz
      @GladiatorKingz 3 роки тому

      Taichi online one to one trainings now available, Reply if intrested

  • @deejaydoubleyou1966
    @deejaydoubleyou1966 4 роки тому +1

    Looks so effortless, then you try it, and you make a drunken baby elephant on roller skates look elegant! I’m loving it, baby steps but loving it. 🙏

  • @ronaldanguiano3582
    @ronaldanguiano3582 Рік тому +4

    I'm a beginner and found your training videos a good place to start. Thanks

  • @mikemooney559
    @mikemooney559 4 роки тому +7

    I love this. This is perfect for breathing and meditation. This really helps me calm down from stress and helps with depression. I appreciate all of your videos. And I enjoy watching them

  • @titantranslations7035
    @titantranslations7035 8 років тому +17

    So. So. Incredibly. Insanely. Beautiful.

  • @oly222222
    @oly222222 6 місяців тому

    Greetings i would like to say that watching this video was the reason i discovered the art of tai chi!i started to take lessons in my hometown Athens Greece almost one year in. Best decision i ever made.thank you.

  • @kvjekwnmklvgfcdsbhnj
    @kvjekwnmklvgfcdsbhnj 9 років тому +39

    i used to get angry about all the negative comments about these vids from people who can't back up their accusations - so many fingers pointed from behind a veil of anonymity; then i realized these people only HELP, as there cannot BE positive energy withOUT negative energy.. ie: if it weren't for idiots, geniuses wouldn't have an advantage - and i'm pretty sure the genius has a kung fu school and business teaching Tai Chi... thanks for turning my frustration into a smile. Kudos, Jake.

    • @demondoguk
      @demondoguk 6 років тому +7

      Marc Heard ironically this comment has negative energy ;)

    • @conorphelan9004
      @conorphelan9004 5 років тому

      Marc Heard yes, it is infuriating to see those people, but the best thing to do (in my opinion and experience) is to leave it be, the leave when they don’t get attention

    • @leonardoalexander9335
      @leonardoalexander9335 5 років тому +1

      I know this comment is old but i really want to learn Kung fu but im not in a financial position to train with a Sifu; so are you saying this guy isnt reliable or he is? Cause ive been seeing a lottt of negative feedback.

    • @ghostshamanburleson7
      @ghostshamanburleson7 5 років тому

      Well said! Indeed.

    • @ghostshamanburleson7
      @ghostshamanburleson7 5 років тому +1

      @@leonardoalexander9335 sir I can tell you this; I most certainly would not fight him even though he would probably help you with the bleeding after.

  • @victorrock1997
    @victorrock1997 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial! I am a 24-year-old man who unfortunately has lower back problems and pain and I tremendously needed this! Keep up the good work, much health, many blessings, and peace and harmony along with your close/dear ones! Namaste! :)

  • @rockeltcb
    @rockeltcb 8 років тому +5

    Thanks so much for this video Jake. I have now been doing these moves for around a month & feel far more relaxed & better in my self.

  • @skysingerskysinger
    @skysingerskysinger 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your lesson. I am recovering from an arm injury where I am not supposed to weight bear but I should move it. This is lovely for peace of mind and fluidity of movement again in my life.

  • @anibaljesusdelgadillo2091
    @anibaljesusdelgadillo2091 8 років тому +59

    When I do these movements, early in the day, I feel a difference.

    • @pasharavii5237
      @pasharavii5237 8 років тому +1

      which is...

    • @anibaljesusdelgadillo2091
      @anibaljesusdelgadillo2091 8 років тому +8

      firouz karim When I do Tai Chi, I feel more focused and centered, a feeling of one with the universe.

    • @rcnelson
      @rcnelson 8 років тому +5

      So the Dalai Lama walks into a pizza shop...

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  8 років тому +3

      That's great! Keep it up!

    • @eewwww930
      @eewwww930 4 роки тому +1

      Anibal Jesus Delgadillo like gay 😂😂

  • @lilpetec6803
    @lilpetec6803 3 роки тому +1

    I can follow along as a senior citizen. The moves are the exact pace for me. Thank you very much. .

  • @thenerdviewreview8431
    @thenerdviewreview8431 7 років тому +4

    This is great, I am a complete novice, only vaguely attempted before but I'm trying to make it a part of my daily routine now do it when I wake up and when I go to sleep it's really relaxing.

  • @lizg4679
    @lizg4679 8 років тому +1

    just by looking at this guy, im already relax. what a beautiful art.

  • @mariepovey4877
    @mariepovey4877 9 років тому +7

    This is great, I love the way the shrub moves with him, clearly enjoying the energy

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  9 років тому

      +Marie Povey :)

    • @gnikkings
      @gnikkings 8 років тому

      i have a question , the i want to start tai chi and gi qong is because i want start doing crazy shit like shaolin munks do like body hardening and healing powers i just want to have chi/ki like that these moves in the video don't seem to cut it, the question is do you have any suggestions

    • @moon5darkness
      @moon5darkness 8 років тому +1

      +TriggAndSides go to a monk and ask him to teach you, if you want to learn it learn it from someone who can do it

  • @sensei0754
    @sensei0754 6 місяців тому

    hi Jake it's John the Sensei for 37 years I last time I spoke to was 11 months ago I got nothing in return you didn't say anything about the message I gave you I just want to let you know that you're Tai chi changed my spirit and I did it everyday when I was in the Philippines I had balance in my life I never felt so good with the slow movements cuz I was so used to doing makes more shorts and shoot fighting. I'm glad that I found you on here and I'm glad that you helped me because you're great inspiration to me and I hope one day I can meet you and we can train together God bless you Jake and be safe always Sensei John...

  • @haloSrising
    @haloSrising 5 років тому +15

    First time I tried totally enjoyed found myself laughing and there throughout you make it look so easy🤗😆

  • @hattymiller
    @hattymiller 8 років тому +2

    Love your instruction. All over improvement in well being. Mt tired achy feet feel like they are cushioned in the best shoe ever and yet its the same old shoes. Best is my soul is more connected to positive energy. Thank you. I am going to keep on with your videos and share your work

  • @julianafiore4986
    @julianafiore4986 9 років тому +17

    These are beautiful postures; and great for someone who has had neck and back injuries; I will keep practicing them. Thank you so much for sharing. Namaste.

    • @sarking231
      @sarking231 5 років тому

      Hallo juliana

    • @LinneAzalea
      @LinneAzalea 4 роки тому +1

      Saying namaste here is like saying danke (German for thank you) in yoga class

  • @eisenwerks6388
    @eisenwerks6388 5 років тому

    I was diagnosed with cervical stenosis and arthritis 2 years ago at 24. Lost 127lb, been eating properly and doing physical therapy exercises at least an hour a day, wim hof technique to cut down on back inflammation, trying out different meditative practices, intermittent fasting and food exclusion to isolate inflammation triggers, researching for supplements that help reduce inflammation in the CNS (omega-3 and magnesium citrate are the best!). I look very fit and most of my body has improved dramatically from skin to joints to blood pressure to daily energy and mood, but my spine is a constant nightmare, it's a struggle to bend over to pet my dog, head checks when driving can trigger weeks of pinched nerve, etc lol. My uncle who has similar problems and is a complete and utter badass triathlete (think Mr. Clean lol) suggested Tai Chi. 15 minutes mirroring your movements (much slower and less smoothly heh) really helped both my neck and mood. Will be adding this to my routine, thanks for putting your knowledge out there!

  • @wiremucooper
    @wiremucooper 6 років тому +4

    thank you so much for this i have arthiritus and all this has helped me emensely no fancy moves just simple easy to follow and again thank you so much for puting this on

  • @qigongwithkseny
    @qigongwithkseny 6 років тому

    I like how focused yet calm you look! Tai Chi is good when your have a busy 'overloaded' mind and find it hard to switch off. The movements require your full attention, otherwise you get it wrong yet it so gentle and flowing that you forget about everything else. My favourites are Zen Walking and 24 forms Yang style.

  • @suzanneorpen7762
    @suzanneorpen7762 7 років тому +9

    i have been longing to start thai chi for so long, but unable to attend classes, thank you for this video, def going to give it a try

  • @giakhalsa7971
    @giakhalsa7971 2 роки тому

    I see you put this on in 2014....but I just found it and it is wonderful. I have never done Tai Chi before . but have taught Yoga and dance all my life . I am older ( 74 yrs ) and this routine is perfect. you've done a wonderful. clear simple routine....great video

  • @Mortenb1995
    @Mortenb1995 9 років тому +22

    number 7 ALMOST KILLED ME

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  8 років тому +2

      +Morten Bundgård I like that one! ;)

  • @moonlightvitt1074
    @moonlightvitt1074 2 дні тому

    Amazing! The branches behind him are also moving along with him!!

  • @jamesfreeburn5134
    @jamesfreeburn5134 8 років тому +5

    I feel you need to put more description in for the beginners. Knowing when to breathe is great and all, but knowing where and how to properly position your body seems a bit more important. I prefer to watch a video and be able to do the movements along with them the first time around, not intensely watching it to make sure I'm not messing up my stance while trying to have a calming workout.

  • @greghefford1340
    @greghefford1340 8 років тому

    I was recently diagnosed with a partially paralyzed diaphragm.
    Then I found your channel Jake- and it is getting me through it.
    Gentle, focused movement - deep breathing.
    Great stuff. Thanks- I watch and practice along side 2x a day. Ready to move to the next level!

  • @furrynorthdallas
    @furrynorthdallas 8 років тому +10

    I have been wanting to learn Tai Chi, but I blew it off: until I found this video. I think I might actually be doing this right since his video is slow and methodical, and I understand the movements. Thank you Mr . Mace!

  • @sylvieturcot6745
    @sylvieturcot6745 5 років тому

    I discovered this video as I started Tai chi chuan a few months ago. I like very much the calming effect on the mind as we keep practising. The beauty of the movements as a dance although it is a martial art. Very peaceful the garden in the back. Keep watching it often. The music is great too.

  • @burgerchang9969
    @burgerchang9969 8 років тому +7

    I loved all of them this 8s my first time and all the posters are really calming

  • @debbiedamico4502
    @debbiedamico4502 4 роки тому

    I was taking the TaiChi classes at a library weekly; but due to covid-19 stay at home haven't been able to go; but I find this to be helping me with balance and pain from osteoarthritis and just general well being; thank you.

  • @luigimafia10201
    @luigimafia10201 7 років тому +11

    cool thanks for keeping it consistent and skipping out blah blah blah and trying to overexplain... your cool

  • @BillDelvaux
    @BillDelvaux 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Jake, for this. I am almost 65 with a health condition that prevents me from hard exercise.

  • @sausekhar
    @sausekhar 3 роки тому +4

    Anyone after watching home malayalammovie🌹

  • @DYANA2773
    @DYANA2773 9 років тому

    That was done so gracefully, I have now started a few tai chi moves , iam 71 and can't pick up the moves as it is flowing , love it .

  • @edcammarata6430
    @edcammarata6430 5 років тому +10

    I love this guy,he is so smooth
    In his movements ,plus u can see
    His breathing, would like to see him in shorts, so I can better understand his leg movements and
    What muscles he working,all and
    All the best to chi guy out there

  • @liliaalzate2031
    @liliaalzate2031 8 років тому +2

    Thank you Jake. I feel calm and energetic without jumping around!

  • @andy6477733157
    @andy6477733157 8 років тому +4

    I'm learning Tai Chi to help with my street dancing

    • @mandahaley5643
      @mandahaley5643 8 років тому +3

      +Andrew De Freitas This is such a great idea.

  • @Douglas46461
    @Douglas46461 5 років тому

    Thanks Jake! I am a 55 year old male with lots of medical problems, but am very interested in Tai Chi for the health benefits. You showed me some simple moves. I'll let you know how it goes. ☺️☺️

  • @aimeekneip2571
    @aimeekneip2571 9 років тому +824

    Water bending anyone?

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  9 років тому +54

      +Aimee Kneip Yes!

    • @joshintheshell
      @joshintheshell 8 років тому +111

      Waterbending was based on tai chi, yes. Fire bending was Shaolin, airbending was baguazhang, and Earthbending (except Toph, who used a mantis style) was hung gar.

    • @mjcnp
      @mjcnp 8 років тому +11

      +Josh Lake love that you know this

    • @PixieLovesItAll
      @PixieLovesItAll 8 років тому +36

      This comment thread made me happy, the exposure from the Avatar series on meditation and the different forms is what got me into meditation, tai chi, qigong, etc. Cool to see others are aware of it!

    • @xxlunalps9336
      @xxlunalps9336 8 років тому +4

      ah, now it all makes so much sense

  • @meriwayne9129
    @meriwayne9129 6 років тому

    I am doing your Tai Chi daily really see great improvement in my balance and mind body and spirit. As soon as my funds get better I will buy some classes .Thank you for your wonderful channels even gardening I love.

  • @MaireTreasa
    @MaireTreasa 8 років тому +3

    I'm very excited to get started with this!

  • @andreamichellepetersen60
    @andreamichellepetersen60 3 місяці тому

    Your tai chi routine has helped me tremendously thanks

  • @lacidawson
    @lacidawson 7 років тому +5

    This is so great! Thank you for sharing! I like that you don't use words (much). I've seen other vids where you do. I like it!

  • @pedrop8
    @pedrop8 10 років тому +1

    I did Tai Chi 10 years ago. It´s so good to remember it. Thanks.

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  10 років тому

      Awesome! Glad you're thinking about it!

  • @劉佩佩-i3h
    @劉佩佩-i3h 9 років тому +3

    Relaxing

  • @gregpaquet7010
    @gregpaquet7010 5 років тому

    i have always been intrigued by Tai Chi but never really got into it. 2 knee surgeries on one knee and torn ligaments in my other knee later i do believe that this might help me strengthen and loosen up..... very fluid and peaceful .... thank you so much for the video and instruction ..........

  • @corujanova
    @corujanova 8 років тому +3

    Thank you! You move beautifully :)

    • @matrixhasyouX
      @matrixhasyouX 8 років тому

      Hmmm i gues your eyes just watch 1 thing lol

  • @edtravelbug
    @edtravelbug 7 років тому

    OK, so this middle aged man just tried Tai Chi for the first time (never did yoga or Tai Chi or anything). I must say that if anyone had recorded what I just witnessed in the mirror you would of had millions of hits on youtube under the "biggest fails and laughs" category :-) With that said I really want to get into this so I will of course slowly try to get better at this and make it a part of my weekly routine. I recently found another series of exercises for my lower back on youtube and it was awesome. My back has not felt like this in 20 years. I am a believer in stuff like this and wanted to thank Jake Mace and other for posting this type of stuff on youtube.

  • @ahmedsehovic5090
    @ahmedsehovic5090 7 років тому +4

    you are the best guy i ever saw on youtube u helped me even too much i lovu u

  • @gustavotozzirabello8576
    @gustavotozzirabello8576 3 роки тому

    With so many adds it looks TV but no problem: the exercises are so good that the adds are OK. Thank you for this quality and sharing!

  • @tabinekoman
    @tabinekoman 7 років тому +5

    i used funny mnemonic to remember this, like drying loundry or drinking like crane..

  • @simonemaria2098
    @simonemaria2098 9 років тому

    i live in Brazil and i was looking for it.i loved it. i m doing everyday.my life is better, my breath, everything got better after i started practicing TAI CHI with your video. thanks

  • @dennisredmon8589
    @dennisredmon8589 9 років тому +4

    Hey Jake, Lucy here when do you have a tai che class

  • @leonardchan09
    @leonardchan09 5 років тому +1

    such beautiful man with such gracious and beautiful flow of very well controlled and balanced movements that is just a work of art himself. I am inspired.

  • @Arguslabs
    @Arguslabs 8 років тому +352

    I tried this for 5 minutes and split my pants

    • @crgaillee
      @crgaillee 8 років тому +7

      XD:::::::::::: Hilarious

    • @maxz4274
      @maxz4274 8 років тому +6

      lol

    • @Amileac
      @Amileac 7 років тому +2

      Inkspots Voom Bwahahaa I died!

    • @AlexisMorapzo
      @AlexisMorapzo 7 років тому +1

      Inkspots Voom resist it!

    • @lukjno6345
      @lukjno6345 7 років тому +2

      Because you are a damn fat whale!!

  • @josephgottlieb1652
    @josephgottlieb1652 3 роки тому

    Jake . .
    I trained in traditional Shotokan / Aikido / Ninpo tai-jutsu since I was 13, hustled 4 different p/t thru HS, rode my bicycle thru rain, sleet or snow to HS, home to prep dinners I NEVER got to eat, then off the the dojo, THEN work afterwards until 11 or midnight, thru rain, sleet or snow & got thru HS on 4-5 hours sleep per night.
    OK, summer was more hours worked & a bit more sleep, but I had to pay for class-tuition, uniforms, tests, weapons, food, dental, medical, contacts, guitar lessons, clothing and bike tires 3+x yearly.
    My HS prom night, I taught / assisted the tail-end of a 90 minute children's class (my warm up), did the 90 minute 6pm class, then rode off to 7-11 to work until 1am, turning down beer sales to my HS classmates.
    Long Island winter snowstorms were RARE: NOT to have a good 2-footer at least once, and I showed up for a 6pm adult class on my 10-speed during a 2-footer, ZERO adults showed in their cars & I got a "private lesson" with my sensei, then he took me out for dinner afterwards . .
    At 16 y/old. as a brown belt, I taught adult classes with several black belts as "students", when my sensei got caught up in traffic, picking up his classmates from the airport.
    So, I guess you can say, I've "been around the block", a few times.
    WHAT you did to this beginner VICTIM: June 14, 2017, (student is a real stretch, because UNLESS he is your brother-in-law & he'll be "back for more freebies", I'd be SHOCKED to see this guy return for more humiliation & exploitation from you), was NOTHING short of mocking his lack of stamina / fitness and self aggrandizing your innate athletic ability.
    Because: THAT is ALL you did, in this video. Which is KIND of like a sociopath.
    Gee, did you "set the stage" by suggesting he down a hefty breakfast, before you did a 40+ minute abdominal-crush routine on him??
    Do YOU have any recollection of your first weeks or month of training??
    Do you give ANY thought to a moderate warm-up, progressing into a feel-out-your-student's agility, before jumping into a stress test?
    I saw an EASY dozen opportunities for YOU to suggest / correct his breathing patterns, where YOU clearly exhaled during an exertion, then smirked & smiled as he held his breath
    during each kick, punch or torsional twist . .
    And that sociopathic SMIRK got even bigger, when he paused to hold down his vomit.
    And you showed complete INDIFFERENCE when he BEGAN to puke.
    Even a gay-boy-lover would hold his head while vomiting, after he'd mouth raped his throat.
    But YOU, Jake . . you made him VOMIT, then gloated & titled the video how "he wanted to fight . . I made him vomit".
    Class fucking act.
    You know what they say??
    "Those that CAN fight, DO".
    I walked away from 3X 3-on-1 fights before I was 11, BEFORE I could start working to pay for Budo instruction, 6 nights weekly.
    "Those that CAN'T fight, teach" . . which is a REAL stretch in YOUR case, since IF you were a half-assed DECENT sifu, you'd have 1 or more successful schools, and a few hundred loyal students.
    But INSTEAD . .
    You flash your psychopath colors & post videos of how athletic you are, and crush any/all potential beginner-students, by monetizing their 1st day attempts.
    NOTE: I said you ARE athletic . . . but attributing any martial SKILL SETS to you would be a REAL fucking stretch.
    Master Ken's Private Parts offers BETTER instruction on YT, than you.
    I'd have wiped your snot off the mats, when I was 15 as a purple belt.
    Try speeding up your video feeds, it'll make you appear more . . ade

  • @alexfitness47
    @alexfitness47 8 років тому +16

    muito bom da pra a prender so olhando
    to precisando tira o estressi e relaxar

  • @milk-hama1877
    @milk-hama1877 10 років тому +2

    I saw your previous video on tai chi chuan and did it before school and felt soo energetic and relaxed

  • @ramonmadrid2165
    @ramonmadrid2165 4 роки тому

    I've been scouring around various you tube clips for the last 2 hours. A lot to see and I was starting to feel this might be too complicated after all. Most of the video clips were hard to follow and stay focused but Jake's movement in these 10 posture was so easy to follow, it was crisp and clean. I'm motivated again to pursue this.

  • @MarvelandDC379
    @MarvelandDC379 10 років тому +4

    Loving your videos Jake and they definitely help. Xie Xie Sifu.

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  10 років тому +2

      Bu ke qi! Thanks!

    • @trentausherman8169
      @trentausherman8169 9 років тому +1

      Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace its bei ke qi noy bu, bu means no.

    • @thedoctor7720
      @thedoctor7720 9 років тому

      +trent ausherman 不客氣 -> ㄅㄨˋㄎㄜˋㄑㄧˋ -> bu4 ke4 qi4 -> bu ke qi

    • @anarkuskus
      @anarkuskus 7 років тому

      teacher's pet.

  • @secondlinefitness2597
    @secondlinefitness2597 3 роки тому +1

    I use this song in my senior chair fitness classes. Thank you.

  • @AkiraBeard
    @AkiraBeard 6 років тому +2

    Thank you Jake Mace. This video helps as intro with tai chi practice. I start every morning with it

  • @shanaxis9074
    @shanaxis9074 9 років тому +3

    Sorry for dumb question but is the video mirrored? So if eg. He moves his left arm you would actually move your right? Or if he steps right actually move left?

  • @shelleysanders9666
    @shelleysanders9666 Місяць тому

    This is an extremely good introduction & gently works the whole body. Not too advanced, as many UA-cam videos are

  • @kaleidoscope1588
    @kaleidoscope1588 6 років тому +7

    As someone who has studied Tai Chi and regularly practised it all of my life... this is absolutely, definitely, NOT Tai Chi.

    • @alaamaoula2404
      @alaamaoula2404 5 років тому +2

      exactly ! I've been searching for a comment like this :D

  • @travisbowden7327
    @travisbowden7327 3 роки тому

    As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I cannot recommend tai chi highly enough. Videos such as this one by Jake have really helped me transform my life. I’m very grateful.

    • @renesrensen2258
      @renesrensen2258 3 роки тому

      Good for You, but this is not Tai Chi, but a bad copying :(

  • @RealKungFu
    @RealKungFu  8 років тому +17

    Tai Chi vs Yoga - Which is better for health?

    • @crgaillee
      @crgaillee 8 років тому +4

      I would say Tai chi. It is also a martial art that can be used to defend yourself if the need arises. it teaches discipline much like yoga and also builds strength accompanied with the body memorizing self defense moves.

    • @MargoChanning
      @MargoChanning 8 років тому +32

      no such thing as "better." Try both, embrace.

    • @speed_will
      @speed_will 8 років тому +3

      i like both but i feel more with tai chi i stretch after that the meditate feel so much energy after i do all that

    • @sergez6172
      @sergez6172 7 років тому +8

      Suffering terrible with panic attacks and this came on by accident while i was in the height of it, it caught my attention and 9 minutes later my anxiety has been greatly reduced, (without having to take the pill i was just about to take)and i just got a little exercise, that i was more then happily able to do, considering its winter and something close to Baltic here a jog or an evenings walk is out of the question .thank you this will have to make in to my daily routine, its a phenomenal breathing exercise for the anxious and stressed folk out there,

    • @jamssnana4084
      @jamssnana4084 7 років тому +3

      Marlow Olmost I'm so glad to read that this has has helped your panic attacks! I have had panic disorder with agoraphobia for over 25 years, and am ALWAYS looking for some kind of help. My doctor told me this morning that he had gone to a seminar and part of it was about fibro/arthritis/chronic pain, and one of the speakers talked about tai chi! So here I am, checking the different ones out. When I read your post, it was like a hand waving in a crowd... someone else like me. I hope you continue to find relief...in any way you can. 😀

  • @sandrafranovic3451
    @sandrafranovic3451 7 років тому

    Hi,i am from Croatia and i must tell you since i practice this tai chi moves i feel great.I hade a surgery a few month ago and this tipe of training is just for me.😊😊😊