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relates directly to the traditional practices of chinese medicine

tai chi move (standing ostrich) - the most simple —> model it (whole audience participates)
- empty your thoughts
- stand w/ knees naturally bent
- chest is loose
- eyes closed, focus on breathing
- listening to commands 
[Beijing Sports University]
• - w/ every inhale rise & raise arms, sink lower & lower arms & bend knees w/ every exhale 
• - lastly turn palms in to face your body - tighten them w/ every exhale

tai chi is part of wushu (more than 130 different types)
students got involved at very young age —> saw the Bruce lee movies, wanted to be like him
Hunan province = birthplace of tai chi

people should do activities that are appropriate to their age
- tai chi best for older people (gradual transformation of body weight —> better balance so seniors won't fall!)

male student wants to have career as wushu teacher or coach
girl student would like to achieve phd studying this art    
most students become teachers

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