Its Tai Chi Jim But Not As We Know It!

By Howard Gibbon

If you are on a mission to discover the depth of Tai Chi you will find much to interest you within these pages.

There are no techniques, no strange sounding names, no chest pounding. Instead you are invited to seek the wisdom within. A collection of articles in which Howard instills his understanding gleaned from his own experience of practising Tai Chi and related arts since 1973.

A collection of thoughts arising from everyday occurrences that bubbled up from deep within, as he sees with eyes imbued with knowledge gained from countless hours of Tai Chi practise.

Like chaos theory explores outward deep into space, and quantum physics explores deep within the atom. So does Tai Chi have an outer area of learning but also contains an inner understanding that is only cleaned by those prepared to dig deep and venture far.

This wisdom changes the practitioner. Giving palpable physical skills as well as mental attributes that makes the world a more enjoyable and beautiful place to be.

The practise of Tai Chi has given me so much I feel duty bound to offer what I can to others who are seekers of truth.

For me learning these arts has been like peeling an onion. Each time I stripped back a layer there was another beneath, and oftentimes as I peeled it away it brought tears to my eyes.

To all of you who have the courage and self discipline to reach for the stars and explore the depth of space. To go where others fear to tread, I salute you in anticipation of your journey.

Through the struggles you will undoubtedly encounter, you will gain a wisdom that enhances your life and draws a beauty to your existence that allows you to add your special talent to the pot.

For you are unique. There is no other like you and there never will be another like you in the future. Allow yourself to create an exquisite life, so you will be an example to others.

And remember the journey never stops. A river is no longer a river if it stops flowing. The wind so necessary to the health of our eco system is not longer the wind when it ceases to move. Be not afraid of change for there is no life without it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Howard Gibbon
• Release date: Feb 5, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310933615

Howard Gibbon

Master Howard Gibbon has been a practitioner of the Taoist Arts since 1973, a student of the late Grand Master Chee Soo for twenty-one years. Through dedicated practice and regular personal training with Chee Soo Howard was awarded the highest grade issued by the Grand Master.Having taught the Lee Family Style for the past 45years Howard has guided over 70 students to Instructor levels and continues the work of his Master in regular classes, weekend seminars and specialised workshops all over the country. Howard has also conducted seminars for the Education Service, Mental Health Authorities, Keep Fit Associations and taught in Jersey and Northern Ireland where he was sponsored by Londonderry County Council.Howard has had several articles published in newspapers and magazines on aspects of the Taoist Arts. Howard has made a personal commitment to pass on the teachings he has received in a way that he feels follows the true spirit of the Arts. Producing his own training DVDs and manuals to help students in the learning process.

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