The Tai Chi symbol, the yin and yang, represents balance. Light is in harmony with dark, empty in harmony with full. One not only embraces the other, but contains it and is also enveloped by it. This must be present in our minds and training at all times, otherwise we will not meet our fullest potential.
In stillness, there is movement, in movement there is stillness.
Be bent but not bent, straight but not straight.
Remain relaxed while striking.
Train mentally and physically.
To every push there is a pull.
In chin na, have pressure and counter pressure.
Understand the deconstruction and reconstruction of the body.
There are two sides to the art, which when both are embraced can balance one, both physically and mentally. Overall, you must remember that being a martial artist is an obligation to preserve life, not destroy it.
I hope that you enjoy many years of training for something you will never have to use.
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