I can't agree with you more. It is almost hypnotic and while I was filming I really had to try to stay focused at the task at hand (filming). But a few times I let the camera stray away because it is so relaxing to watch him practice Taiji. I am fortunate to have him as my Taiji teacher.
I have done many seminars with Chen Zhenglei and so of course i'm partial to his Taiji/gongfu, but I must say that Master Zhu Tiancai's Taiji is AWESOME!!! His principles that he shows in Lao jia yi lu, are the actual principles OF Laojia yi lu. Too many times I see people do this form and their expression is utilizing the rules/principles/spirit of xinjia. Great video, thanks. :)
@chenshi56 , Sorry you didn’t like the video. It was shot in Chen Village & my intention was to keep it totally natural with only sounds from the environment. You can hear insects & roosters in the background. There are many stages to practice Taiji depending on the player’s personal choice. I also sometimes use music in my practice and even in some of my outdoor video clips. .When I train outside I prefer the sounds of nature (that is also like music to me) Thanks for your honesty
*sitting here drinking loose leaf black tea and watching this video equals a very peaceful nine minutes of Taoism.* Thanks for posting and a double thanks for allowing us to hear the natural sounds the practitioner was hearing. It helps to experience the fullness of the video. Too many martial arts videos on RU-vid have music overlays which can disconnect the viewer from true experience of the practitioner.
Thank You for the video! I study under the line of Master Zhu Tiancai, Shifu Kam Lee and instructor Nick Kusturic in Delray Beach, Florida and own the older instructional video with the indoor bamboo screen. I think the outdoor setting and natural ambient sound brings a pure message. I practice outdoors in the early mornings myself and have recently started leaving the music off. To me it adds an entirely new dimension to my study. Thanks again. John O.
Thank you for this! I have studied under Master Chen Zhenglei and to me his Lao Jia is my litmus test. Even other Chen Masters (CXW,FZQ etc), I really don't like their Lao Jia. I see either too much Xinjia influence ,or just too "choppy". This is the first time seeing Zhu Tian Cai perform Lao Jia Yi Lu and all i can say is WOW!!!! :)
