Today, as I worked on my transitions in Tai Chi, I found myself sweating hard—and I was reminded of something Sifu Brinker had told me during a recent one-on-one session: there’s noticeable weakness in my small muscle groups, especially during those challenging transitions in my forms. He suggested focusing on them, and wow, did it make a difference.
In addition, Sifu Dennis noticed I was leaning forward during some of those tough transitions in Tai Chi and reminded me to keep my core strong and not worry so much about going as deep. As I worked on this, I realized that I’d been locking my back leg—using larger muscles to compensate for the weakness in the smaller ones.
So, is Tai Chi a workout? Absolutely. And if it’s not for you, I’d suggest taking a step back and evaluating your practice. There’s more to it than just slow movements; it’s about muscle engagement, control, and balance.
See you on the mats!
Tai chi has been one of my biggest challenges. I love doing it but it takes a lot of time… I’m trying to get it into my routine.
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