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For our April 12 gathering, we were delighted to host Shifu(师父)Justin Eggert as the featured speaker at St. Jude
Episcopal Church in Cupertino, CA.
Justin is a 5-time World Silver Medalist in Traditional Wushu. He talked about the history and practice of
taiji, also known as Tai-Chi, and taught 20 some members and guests some of the
techniques used by its practitioners, such as the breathing method, silk
reeling, and push hands. He also demonstrated one form of Taijiquan太极拳。
Both taiji (using Pinyin) and Tai chi (using Wade-Giles) came from the
Chinese characters 太极 (simplified)
and 太極 (traditional). “tai 太” means great or grand,
and “ji极“ means an extreme difference, as in negative and positive poles in
magnetism.
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On the website of the training academy he founded, Shifu Eggert explains that “Tai Chi is a unique and rather enigmatic
art form and philosophy of movement and breathing. Based on simple yet profound
principles, tai chi originates from the Chinese martial arts. It has evolved
into a true wellness system combining fluid spiral movements, refined breathing
techniques, meditation and traditional Chinese medical theory, with martial
arts applications. Tai chi transforms
movement by centering its practitioner’s inner power, maintaining natural
balance, and teaching the body to adapt to change. The practice of this art
will enhance the quality of your life by leaving you refreshed, stress-free,
and in a great mood.”
Taijiquan太极拳 is a Chinese martial art that
embodies balance of body position, mind awareness, and balance between you and
others who wish to harm you. There are different styles of taijiquan such as
Yang style, Chen Style, Sun Style, etc. The study of Taijiquan is a life-long
effort, and its practice must be done under the tutelage of a master.
After Shifu Eggert’s presentation, he welcomed questions from the
audience. It was an informative and fun evening.
For more information, visit www.Wu-Academy.com
--submitted by Winny Lin, Southbay Vice President
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