oragami_itto wrote:Fantastic, of course
C.J.W. wrote:Haven't watched the whole clip yet, but there's one thing he mentions in the beginning that really echoes my own experience: "There's absolutely nothing natural about the internal ways."
IMA is all about using your body in ways that are "unnatural," which is what gives the arts their unique powers that may appear magical in the eyes of those who do not understand it. And the process of transforming those unnatural movements into second nature is where the real hard work lies.
Bao wrote:The thing I am most concerned about is ... why he didn't demonstrate anything on the interviewer?...
...Sometimes, what a person won't do says a lot more than what he actually does....
DuncanBP wrote:I think for the format of the interview, the interviewer was simply wanting to ask his questions and was happy to let Adam explain it and show it the way he wanted. I've not had the chance to meet Adam, but I know a few people who have (people who I know train seriously and who aren't scared to test and get a little beaten and bruised up), and they all say what Kieren (the interviewer) said - that Adam Mizner can do what he says/shows.
GrahamB wrote:I too believe he can do what he shows.... unfortunately what he shows isn't something I want to do.
If you like that sort of thing, then I'm sure you'll find endless trainings he can provide you, for a price. But I'd rather aim for something different myself.
Having a few muscle-jin tricks up your sleeve does not put you on the road to being good at Taijiquan, although it gets you established on the seminar circuit pretty well.
Unfortunately once you're established I don't think you can go back and learn everything again - which I think he'd need to do if he wanted to get the proper movement. For these guys it's already too late - they've got a following, they've got a reputation, they're established. Then of course they join the ranks of established teachers who all have to not criticise each other to keep the cash wheel turning. It helps if you can act tough of course, but don't actually go near the sorts of venues that involve actual testing.
Shit, sorry, did I just say all that out loud? Must have been one of those rare moments of clarity I have occasionally.
GrahamB wrote:I too believe he can do what he shows.... unfortunately what he shows isn't something I want to do.
Bao wrote:oragami_itto wrote:Fantastic, of course
Anything you thought especially interesting that you could highlight?
How well do you think the courses lead to the direction to what is shown in the vid? (so far, hgof course)
GrahamB wrote:I too believe he can do what he shows.... unfortunately what he shows isn't something I want to do.
If you like that sort of thing, then I'm sure you'll find endless trainings he can provide you, for a price. But I'd rather aim for something different myself.
Having a few muscle-jin tricks up your sleeve does not put you on the road to being good at Taijiquan, although it gets you established on the seminar circuit pretty well.
Unfortunately once you're established I don't think you can go back and learn everything again - which I think he'd need to do if he wanted to get the proper movement. For these guys it's already too late - they've got a following, they've got a reputation, they're established. Then of course they join the ranks of established teachers who all have to not criticise each other to keep the cash wheel turning. It helps if you can act tough of course, but don't actually go near the sorts of venues that involve actual testing.
Shit, sorry, did I just say all that out loud? Must have been one of those rare moments of clarity I have occasionally.
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