Kristy, Excuse my bumping in. Taiji is good in enhancing concentration and exercising the body. You should relax when doing Taiji, in contrast to kungfu or karate. I think the key is concentration and relaxation. Anthony
--- On Sat, 19/2/11, Kristy McClain <[email protected]> wrote: From: Kristy McClain <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Zen] Martial arts To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, 19 February, 2011, 10:22 PM Hi Steve, I am learning Tai Chi as part of a mindfulness and extension of a spiritual practice. Question? Is Tai Chi considered a martial art like karate, or no? Are karate and kung fu related? Any tips on how to improve one's focus and concentration while practicing--as a beginner? Thanks..k ---
