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Physical
At the start of the tai chi syllabus there is a
martial physical.
This involves fairly routine exercises to be found in most
martial arts: stretching, kicking, squatting, jumping etc.
We are testing your flexibility, endurance, stamina, coordination and
cardiovascular health. That way, you don't injure yourself or suffer a
heart attack or stroke in class.
Testing your ability will enable Sifu Waller to gauge just exactly how close you are to
attaining the mandatory
martial
arts fitness standard.
Unfamiliar exercises?
Students are not required to know the
exercises. They will be led through them. Knowledge isn't necessary. Simply
do your best.
The risk of injury in combat sports is especially high. To prevent injury,
do the following: 1) Learn to warm-up well before any exercise, 2) Do
everything possible to accelerate recovery between workouts.
(Frederic Delavier)
0/10 rating
The assessor gives each participant a rating
for every exercise they perform.
0 means very poor
indeed. 10 would mean excellent. 5 is average but not good.
The insurance requirement
Every student is required to pass each category at an
average (or better) standard.
Complying with insurance company regulations isn't optional for us. They offer
no charity, exceptions or leeway. Everything is cut and dry. We have no choice
but to comply.
Afterwards
In the week following the physical, Sifu
Waller will examine the results and act accordingly.
Average
If a
beginner can pass their physical with mainly
average marks,
then they can start learning tai chi.
The syllabus itself will improve their fitness, particularly if they supplement
lessons with home practice.
Excellent standard
Few people ever get an excellent result. If they do, this is terrific
and bodes well for progress.
Poor quality
Should the fitness level be generally 'poor', tai chi for
health training is necessary until their
fitness improves significantly.
Many beginners think that they do not need to warm-up. Skipping a warm-up
will automatically result in pain later on, and that will restrict your
fighting abilities. A good pre-workout warm-up protects against future aches
and pains. Furthermore, it is also an immediate factor in improving
performance.
(Frederic Delavier)
Feeling good
Once you commit to weekly lessons and start practicing
daily at home, you really notice a
difference.
Instead of feeling lethargic and
bored, you feel energised and
vibrant.
Your mind is
calm and your
emotions composed, but you feel alive.
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