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The uniform puts you in
the mood.
You feel like getting on with the training.
Down to business. Ready for action.
Casual attire
A pair of jeans or jogging bottoms would not produce the same effect.
Pilates trousers are too figure hugging and require a certain
physique.
Cropped tops are immodest.
Martial arts
Martial arts uniforms have generous groin space.
If you wore jeans to train form, kicks and throwing, you may
rupture yourself or
be restricted in terms of movement.
Not the uniform
Dave Lowry once spoke of inexperienced martial arts students washing their uniform repeatedly in an effort to make it look 'seasoned'.
Lowry pointed out the problem was not with the uniform.
Changshan (tai chi
syllabus)
Once the student has passed
green
belt, they can choose to start wearing a kung fu uniform:
•
Black
changshan or wrap-over
• School
badge sewn onto the left upper chest and the
neijiaquan patch on the right
sleeve
•
Black
cotton martial arts/karate trousers
• Flat footwear; preferably not
training/sports shoes
•
Green
sash
With the requisite repertoire of
preliminary martial skills and some
fighting ability, the student has
earned the right to wear a tai chi suit.
To qualify
First you need to pass white belt.
Prepare yourself
Tai chi studentss are strongly
encouraged to read
The Sword Polisher's Record book.
There is an assignment to try (if you are keen enough).
I'm thoroughly enjoying the training; it is on a completely different level
to anything I've done previously.
(Simon)
Page created
7 March 1997
Last updated
30 November 2023
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