From the book of “The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation” by, Tsung Hwa Jou
“The question is not who your teacher is or how many years you have studied, but how well you understand the philosophy and persist throughout life in the practice of taijiquan.”
“Although the practice of taijiquan can promote good health, it cannot help people who do not take care of themselves.”
“If you do not make progress, you cannot blame your teacher, because no teacher can transfer awareness to you. If you have no teacher, do not place your highest priority on finding the “right” one.”
“You must develop on your own. If you continue to depend on a teacher, or merely try to reproduce and preserve a particular teacher’s approach, you will not reach your highest potential. Anyone wishing to go further must be willing to re-examine the classical principles of taiji and intensify his/her efforts to embody them.”
Letters from Jou, Tsung Hwa – March 1983
Never be satisfied and always seek diligently for keys to further progress. Challenge yourself: sharpen your goals so that they are a reflection of your will to progress and to breakthrough.
Daily practice of taijiquan is simply an exercise in remembering who you truly are. If you can remember your goal and yield to the possibility of change, you will indeed breakthrough and begin to live at higher levels of energy and consciousness.
Be open to the lessons hidden in all that comes your way. Remain flexible and see what works for you. Do not be afraid to change your practice, to learn another style, or to incorporate new ideas into your form. As you change, it changes – as it changes, you change.
Letters from Jou, Tsung Hwa – May 1988
“Although the practice of taijiquan can promote good health, it cannot help people who do not take care of themselves.”
“If you do not make progress, you cannot blame your teacher, because no teacher can transfer awareness to you. If you have no teacher, do not place your highest priority on finding the “right” one.”
“You must develop on your own. If you continue to depend on a teacher, or merely try to reproduce and preserve a particular teacher’s approach, you will not reach your highest potential. Anyone wishing to go further must be willing to re-examine the classical principles of taiji and intensify his/her efforts to embody them.”
Letters from Jou, Tsung Hwa – March 1983
Never be satisfied and always seek diligently for keys to further progress. Challenge yourself: sharpen your goals so that they are a reflection of your will to progress and to breakthrough.
Daily practice of taijiquan is simply an exercise in remembering who you truly are. If you can remember your goal and yield to the possibility of change, you will indeed breakthrough and begin to live at higher levels of energy and consciousness.
Be open to the lessons hidden in all that comes your way. Remain flexible and see what works for you. Do not be afraid to change your practice, to learn another style, or to incorporate new ideas into your form. As you change, it changes – as it changes, you change.
Letters from Jou, Tsung Hwa – May 1988
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