Learn Tai Chi at Home in 100 Days
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- It's the first day of my new Series, "100 Days of Tai Chi." Learn the traditional Yang Family 103 movement Long Form. Every day for the next 100 days I'm posting a new lesson. Step by step you can learn this Tai Chi routine at home. In today's video, I'll teach you the first two moves: Commencement, and Ward-off left.
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Thank you sir! I am a woman with little money and an aging body who needs to work out, but bad knees prevent strenuous work outs. This is perfect for me. I appreciate you so much!
At 85...same. Thank you, David-Dorian......don't give up !!!
Just started following this channel today. first day, so far so good! In my twenties I lived in Taiwan for a couple of years and saw so many “older people” doing this in the park every morning and thought it looked beutiful but also odd. Now I’m 60 and the idea of of learning to move so gracefully (and keep moving) so so appealing. I’m looking forward to the next 99 days!
A few years ago I started the practice of meditation. In college, I took an Intro to Tai Chi & Chi Quiong. I really enjoyed learning some of the movements. Fast forward over ten years later. I now live in MSP and have wanted to practice and really master Tai Chi. It is, however, very costly to take classes. As a single mother, I just haven't been able to afford the classes. I purchased DVD's and illustrated book to try and learn the art but have failed again and again. There has been a silent switch within my soul; my heart has been broken and my free spirit squelched over the last 12 months. The sociopolitical climate is stiffling. I awoke on January 1st and I experienced a deep calming resolution, that seemingly chose me; this is the year I start, in sincerity, and with great intentionality to learn Tai Chi. A modest search on You Tube search brought me to your channel. I am going to start with The 100 days of Tai Chi! What a fabulous way to start my New Year. Thank you, Sir, for being so generous with your time and being willling to share your knowledge and passion with the world. It. Makes. A. Lasting. Difference. Thank you so much!
Thank you David. As a teacher of TCMA I find what you’re doing to be very, very commendable and hope everyone can appreciate how rare and generous a gift this is. Again Thanks.
Thank you Sir. #Respect
Qilin Hall I am so excited to start learning tai chi!! You are explaining so well, thank you so much 🤗
Thanks for this appreciation ....tells me I am learning with the Right Master
Thanku you very very much sir thanku you
I struggled to follow other instructional videos as they zipped through the steps too quickly, but the way you break down the feet and hand movements separately and actually specified left or right makes a massive difference. I was really put off and nearly gave up trying until I found this, thank you, I'm going to do all 100 days
Just started day 1 and looking forward to adding this into my daily practice. I wanted to say thank you for putting in the effort to offer this to people.
I've started the 100 days a couple of weeks ago, and now I am back from day 13 to day 1, as I've realized that I need not just to get to know a new movement every day, but also to connect it to the previous movements and train them altogether. Looking forward to become more free and fluid in the Tai chi!
Thank you David!
I don't know if you'll see this but it's quarantine right now and I think this will be an absolute life saver - thank you for giving us access to something so great!
I have a lot of problems converting the front view to what I am supposed to be doing in mirror image. Books are almost useless for me .. so your back views are excellent - you are the only teacher I have found who shows this - thank you so much.
All i think of was "wow, this is waterbending" :D Thanks for clear explanations, I will keep up!
i was thinking the same thing haha
Me too
Waterbending was actually based on Tai Chi🙃
@@unapendeja5905 right, that's why i wanted to learn more about tai chi actually 😅
@@TheChocoSama Same🙈, but I already knew I wanted to learn Tai Chi but idk knowing that waterbending was based on Tai Chi got me more inspired and motivated for some reason
I am 65 years old and I just starting to learn tai chi. I love how you are explaining the things. I am learning very slow, but I will get it. The 100 days is wonderful idea I can back so many times I need to understand the positions. Thank you
I found you years ago and just didn't follow through. Well 1 month ago I had my 2nd spine surgery and now I'm back. This is such a great way to get some gentle and mindful movement in that is helping me not feel so depressed about the spine. Thank you.
I hope you’re still reading the comments! I’m really excited to begin your lessons. I’ve searched around for the right type of teaching, and I really enjoyed your “Day 1” lesson. Glad I found you!
That's great! I have a wonderful community over at taijifit.net, too. :)
This is the 12th time I attended the Day 1 class. Ok, I learn slowly, although with each viewing there is yet another nugget of information that I missed bc I was focused on something else. It is truly learning in layers. David's teaching quality and information density is high enough that multiple attendance yields yet another point/tip that the student can employ and improve on. It is amazing fun, he is always talking directly to every student. I have quietly nudged forward through to day 11, so I know things are coming. Breath control for example, I cheated and asked a friend who teaches Tai Chi about it. I my case it is hard to leave the house for very long to attend a live school. David is a great alternative.
today I started the first class to release my stress, I definitely complete the 100 days classes. thank you; for teaching us sir.
Hi where are the follow up videos..pl let me know
@@mindovermovement6401 there are.. but it is scattered, you can find in the playlist 91 videos and rest are scattered
I started this 3 weeks ago and now am on Day 21. It's become part of my daily routine. :D
Adam - that's so great to hear! I hope you have a lot of fun with the series, and let me know if you ever have any questions.
How do you get day 2 and so on? Where do I find the next 99 days?
@@deborahheeps6634 you find them on his channel!
@@samte03 what is his channel? Sorry but only learning all this
I'm late to the party but wanted to express my appreciation, and commend your teaching abilities.
Thank you David-Dorian! you have me in the "Dorian Mode" ( that is a music scale" I have been watching different Tai Ch classes. They start with warm-ups. I inow they are important. but when they come to from , they go to fast and do not show the breakdown. thank you for showing each movement in detail. I am looking forward to day 100 when I can do the complete form.I just turned 77 and know I need to make my body limber and stronger. I am a very active musician/singer/guitarist/songwriter/recording artist. I need this to keep me strong. I'll be following you !
Hi David. I'm Portuguese living in Cascais. I have practiced Tai Chi for some time with different instructors due to the change of locations. Now more than 10 years and despite looking for classes found nothing. So, it was with great joy, that I discovered your videos of 100 days of Tai Chi. They are exactly what I need. The same forms that I love. I´m glad and thankful. Best regards. Joao
WONDERFUL news! Glad to have you with us, Joao.
Thank you, David - I just started 1st lesson & I quite enjoyed you! I am going to do a couple each day for your 100 days - I am a 61 yr old woman & on disability so couldn’t afford to pay & then I found you, your generosity of offering free lessons is quite remarkable and greatly appreciated 🤗❤️
Hi Charby - I am so glad you found the channel as well. I hope you have a great time with the lessons - I think they get better as the go on, but please don't hesitate to shoot me a question in the comments if anything needs more explanation. Have fun!
I do not know if you read this but i want to thank you. I have fibromyalgia and had a heart attack 6 years ago . Because of these things i can not do a lot of sports but i really wanted to learn Tai Chi, but in The Netherlands it is really difficult to find a class and when i do find one, the class is to far away. I tried You Tube video's but they were to difficult to follow and i gave up. But last week i found your video's and now i understand the movements. Thank you so much for explaining them so well.
This is my first exposure to Tai Chi. Great teaching in this day 1 lesson! Thank you for making this content accessible. Looking forward to the next 99!
This is my first day practice. Looking forward to the next sessions for a peaceful life
I am 52 yes young Latvian from Scotland and I recently discovered benefits of Tai chi. Thanks for your lessons. They really helps me and I willing to learn more. Santa
Well done. I used to be well fit, but between work and school, I’ve let my fitness slide. So now working from home on the governor’s “stay home” orders, I started looking for something I can do to get back into shape. I may have to spend more than one day on each until I can keep up, but I’m definitely going to be here each day. Thank you for giving these lessons to us.
I used your seated tai chi for over 60 with my grade 6 students today. They enjoyed it. Trying to introduce them to different ways they can manage stress. I will use more of videos with them in the coming months
I had to come all the way back to the beginning to say thank you for this. This has been wonderful. I'm not very far yet but I'm having a wonderful time learning. You are a fantastic teacher.
I just started taking Tai Chi last year and have studied many videos when not in class. You break it down and explain it nicely and clearly and it’s easier for me to visualize the individual movements and what they’re called. We are doing 24 form but I’ll keep watching yours. It’s helping me keep up in class. Thank you.
Happy to help! Keep up the good work.
I've been searching for someone to start learning Tai chi for soooo long, tried following different teachers but couldn't understand anything. I didn't give up, as I got in love with this practice. And now I found your lessons, and it's a bingo!!! Thank you very much, you have a gift of explaining! Starting all over with you!!!!
I have been incorporating a few simple Tai Chi movements taught by DDR in my weekly yoga classes. The reason I use them is to quiet the individuals who have been hurrying through their days. The movements assist with balance. So far, we have had success and enjoyment.
Hi, Thank you so much for providing these 100 days of Tai Chi for beginners. I am a 65 year old British woman in the UK. I have been looking at a more spiritual way of life and I'm hoping you will help me reach this goal. Thank you for the day 1.
Jean Ross
I followed a very old program of yours for tai chi and it's helping me with the beginning of the recovery (still at the beginning, still recovering) of various back problems. Thanks for posting things on youtube too!
I am so glad I found your channel. I look forward to your teaching.
I'm so glad you found us too! Let me know if you ever have any questions :-)
I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me and my seniors!!! Thank you Dave!
It would really be helpful if you could add a video for this series with the whole routine straight through.
Day one for me today. I'm hoping to get all the way to 100 days. I like the way you explain each move in-depth. Thank you 😊
Thank you, sir. A decade or so ago, I bought one of your DVDs and began learning at home. I practiced for awhile, but drifted away from the art unfortunately. Now, after discovering this series, I have recommitted with a fresh start and renewed dedication.
Thank you, David-Dorian, you really are a great teacher.
I did Tai Chi w/ Master David in Hawaii during the mid-90's. I can honestly say, "it changed my life". Thank you David!
I just stumbled upon CZcams site today and I am so glad I did. I've been wanting to learn more about Tai Chi for a while and your teaching style really resonates with me. Love that you are starting from the very beginning...this is exactly what I've been looking for. Can't wait for tomorrow's video Thank you!
i found this site on accident. i was looking for info on meditation and curious about the tailbone tuck idea and the flaws and david had a good video complementing the bad of tucking tailbones by showing how to drop a tailbone. i came her not looking to do tai chi but now im into tai chi now. :D - i read a little bit about tai chi and i think ill be fine using yang style, because i heard you probably shouldnt do yang style only if your ill or injured for this style has some dark energy in the body that it must call to.
... and then I decided to take up Tai Chi. Not very successfully at first, but finding this lovely collection, I can say now that you are the teacher I understand and I can follow the instructions! I am very grateful, thank you for this generous gift you gave us. Greetings from Spain!
I did tai chi for 2 years before my balance got the better of me and they kept having to pick me up off the floor. I am now going to try to do this everyday. Slowly!!! Maybe I can one day go back to class. Thanks!
I have a small disability and I'm happy that I went looking to learn more about Tai Chi. I heard this was a good form of exercise for losing weight and gaining health benefits. Thank you, Mr. Ross for this channel.
Anita - thank YOU for taking the time to try out Tai Chi! Let me know if you ever have any questions or special requests!
Thanks David , this is excellent and the way you teach with the professionalism and the skill in explaining the breakdown of each movement, enables me to practise with confidence. I have a number of disabilities caused by injuries from my previous life and with your approach to the teaching of Tai Chi , I am able to learn (with practice) these basic movements. Thank you and I am looking forward to the rest of the 99 days!
Thanks, David, I'm on day one. I'm 64 years old I into meditation and I want to enjoy better health and fitness. I simply want to be my best self.
Clarity and simplicity is the title of these tutorial instructions! Impressive!
Thank you so much for your generosity ! I practiced yang taï chi years and years ago, I left and regretted to. It's not so easy to start again without a teacher or following the complete series on CZcams. Even if some are absolutely wonderful.
Your idea of 100 days is just amazing and marvellous. I'm so grateful to find your clear explanations in order to be able to start again. I've just promised to myself I will follow you. From 1 to 100 ! Promise ! And today is the first day.
You're a good teacher. And definitely a generous man.
Thank you.
I have taken The 100 day challenge from yesterday . I love ur way of explaining ❤ love from India
Hi from India. I started today - looking forward to come back tomorrow for Day 2!
Thank you David. The instructions were detailed and extremely helpful. Demonstrating the movements both facing and turning away from the camera also very helpful. I know you asked for feedback so I'll also say that the sound quality is very good. You may consider changing the lighting if possible. The left side of your face was pretty washed out due to the brightness of the lighting when you walked toward the camera. and your right side was in some shadow. If you are not interested in feedback regarding the overall production quality, please let me know.
No I really do appreciate the feedback - especially about lighting, camera and sound. I'll work on getting the lighting a little more even - let me know if you think it gets better over the next couple of lessons.
You are a wonderful teacher David. I have tried to follow many videos on Tai Chi and have never been successful but your teaching style and the detail provided is just what I have been looking for. Well done...I am looking forward to the next 99 days!
Hey Cassandra - as long as you're having fun with it, that's all that matters
Omg thank you so much! I learned tai chi years ago in my 20’s and fell out of practice. I’m now 49 and want to get back into it and found this series online. What a wonderful refresher. I look forward to doing all 100 days!
Appreciate your doing this- Choreography is completely new to me. I am taking a course in Tai Chi from a local college for adults and it is difficult to put it all together. I think this offering will make it more understandable.
Little more than "pretty" darn good at teaching, more like VERY good. I got into Tai chi because of you sir, and it has been a beautiful journey. My family and I wish you the very best, mr Ross.
Thank you so much! I am so grateful for the opportunity to share this with you - and I'm very happy to hear that you are enjoying the journey. There is so much more to come.
This is one of the best tutorials for tai chi. Thank you David. I will be following you for the next 100 days. Wonderful.
Hello David I always wanted to earn tai chi (to overcome my anxiety) and here you are with this lovely offering of 100 days thank you 🙏 I will try this everyday . I love the way you teach 🙏 than you from London England
You're welcome!
Just beginning my 100 days. Thank you for taking the time to break down and explain the motions as you go :)
A good beginning and a prudent wrap-up. Reminding us that taiji comes in layers may reduce some over-eager comments here at the start. Thank you for leading us in this100 day focus on the Long Form.
You are very welcome. Thanks for joining in the fun!
Oh my Goodness, I love this. I cannot believe that I did it. YAY!!!!!!!!
I'm Committed! Subscribed and notified ☺️
I HAVE A HARD TIME WITH CORONATION, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND SOMETIMES EVEN LEFT AND RIGHT DIRECTIONS, BUT YOUR STEP BY STEP STEPS, EXPLANATIONS, BACK TO CAMERA TIME, IT HELPS. I JUST GOT INTO TAI CHI BECAUSE I'M WRITING A FANFICTION STORY. I HAD TO RESEARCH IT, TO GET THE DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIBED RIGHT. NOW THAT I'VE USED SOME TAI CHI MYSELF, I HAVE BETTER BALANCE. I WASN'T SURE HOW IT ALL FLOWED TOGETHER UNTIL I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK, AND TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS VIDEO.
Whatever 666 Thank YOU so much! I’m so glad that this video helped - please let me know if you have any questions. And I’d love to hear more about your fan fiction story!
HOW DO I STOP MY RIGHT HAND FOLLOWING MY LEFT IN THE 'WARD OFF'? IS IT BECAUSE I AM A LEFTY, BUT MY RIGHT ARM IS SLIGHTLY STRONGER? IN THE FANFICTION IT'S BASED ON 'BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER' THE CHARACTER ANGEL (A VAMPIRE WITH A SOUL) STRUGGLES WITH BEING BACK FROM HELL. HE ENDS UP FIGHTING AN AMBUSH OF VAMPIRES, THEN IS HIT BY A CAR, CAUSING HIM TO BE BLIND, DEAF, AND MUTE. HE TRIES THE WHOLE BALANCE ON ONE LEG (I THINK IT'S CALLED 'GOLDEN ROSTER'?) ANYWAY HE KEEPS LOSING HIS BALANCE, AND FALLING DOWN. HE REGAINS HIS SIGHT, AND HEARING, BUT IT TAKES A LITTLE LONGER FOR HIS CONFIDENCE TO FORM WORDS BACK. BUT WITH THOSE AROUND CLAIMED AS FAMILY, THEY FACE THE STRUGGLES TOGETHER... I'M WRITING 'ANGEL'S RETURN' IN THE VAMPIRE'S POINT OF VIEW. IN THE TV SERIES THEY HAVE A FEW SCENES OF ANGEL PERFORMING TAI CHI.
I used to be a scrapper, quite a vicious one. However, as I got older I didn't like causing anyone harm, I felt guilty of the people I had hurt. But when you stop and get older, there's always the younger ones who want to beat the names. So I was forced to hurt them quickly instead of enjoying it. Most of them were unconscious or had broken jaws. Then I became seriously unwell. So for the last 5 years after nearly dying 4 times, I am back training on weights, but on chemo for life. I couldn't start judo because I don't have the energy. Tai Chi is something that can help me with my balance and help me teach my boys about defence instead of breaking someone apart. One boy 7 already packs a devastating shoulder powered punch. I don't want him using it. I hope I can learn from you, sir. One step at a time.
I regret my past and the many years in prison. I want my kids to live a different life. Thank you, you have inspired me
Thak you so much David Gracias miles I learn
I will watch you daily I hope I learn Tai chi in next 100 days you are a awesome teacher ............thank you MASTER .
Did notice you looked 90 degrees from the bow step and peng movement when you initially were displaying the form. Said to myself what is Sifu doing? Had to wait for your breakdown explanation then...ahhhh, ok. Appreciate the way you breakdown form. Since you asked for feedback, here's mine. Would it be possible to add a little overview of the "martial art/fighting" aspect of the form. Mahalo.
p.s. Eh Brah, Al here. This is a really old Google account that I signed up as ka mana.
Thank you very much from Bulgaria!
I went to class for the first time yesterday and was so confused. I think the layered approach is going to work for me. Thank you.
Hi. I found your tai chi seated online lessons to be very good. My physical strength has been very poor for sometime and then I started doing a weekly yoga lesson here at home as I had become housebound over the last couple of years. And then I remembered that very good online tai chi teacher at TaijiFit....as my yoga teacher has provided me with a good yoga programme and I am now managing the stairs and a very short assisted walk outside....my yoga teacher has added more standing to my programme lately and tai chi is more fun than waiting for the kettle to boil!!,,,, though some just standing of course does feature. I just did your first lesson in the 100 days series, standing all the time, and thoroughly enjoyed it!
I've had exactly 100 days of deconditioning. Now I am starting your program and giving myself 100 days of reconditioning. Thank you for this!
Glad I came upon this through Facebook and have signed on. Your format was clear and easy to follow but I wanted a final sum up (so to speak) where you face us and we do the movement with you much like your video tapes and the morning flow which I use/follow religiously. Thank you, David, for continuing to share your growth!
Thank you David! In questo periodo di isolamento per l'emergenza contro il virus Covit19 le tue lezioni mi accompagnano ogni giorno per risollevare il corpo e lo spirito!
Thank you David! Covid-19 isolation just got more fun :D
hey! i'm starting in quarantine too. :)
@@9990507255 Haha great, shall we hold each other to account on our practising? I haven't been very motivated to stick with it
Me three! Starting right now... @Jessica Clark -- I'm down to be accountability buddies if you haven't heard from Maneet. Or all three of us :-)
I'm with you practicing here at home. How has is been going?
Me too. Gonna start today. If you've set up an accountabilabuddy system, let me know.
I'm 2 years late but I'm gonna do all the 100 day as I was starting with you
Hello from Brazil!
Excellent! I love the level of detail. I have already learned some good stuff I hadn’t picked up from learning this form before. I especially like the way you showed the moves from front and back. I agree with the previous comment, that a video of the entire form, or at least reasonably sized sections of it, would be very helpful as we go along.
Thanks for doing this. I've been practising the Cheng Man-ching form for 15yrs and the 24 form for 5, looking forward to finally learning the 103.
Thanks Tommy - nice to have some variety sometimes, you know?
David, would you like to travel for a class in Port Clinton, Ohio, at the gym called TeamViac? This gym is a veteran's training center and open to the nonmilitary also. We occasionally have fundraisers where we invite special fitness guests.
WE HAVE NEVER HAD TAI CHI MASTER HERE OR IN THE AREA!
Many gym members are coming to my new Tai Chi offering, and I am not certified. I teach beginner forms without flow.
I just studied with you on Day 1 of your 100 day CZcams program.
There is so much MORE to Tai Chi than I can offer. Thanks for your time in bringing Tai Chi concepts to our little town! Gini
Can’t thank you enough ⚛️☸️ I study this everyday religiously.
شكرا جزيلا استاذ انه عمل رابع يستحق الثناء وشكرا جزيلا على الترجمة
مهتم من العراق
Thank You. I have muscler/scalitor issue and I need something to stay model, etc....
It's that time of year, so, Merry Christmas and a safe New Year/Happy Holidays!
day one completed both right and left. thanks
I am new comer and I like the way you teach.👍👍
this is great opportunity to learn Tai Chi. Thank you
Brilliantly done. Perfectly broken down and demonstrated. Thanks so much for this series!!
scott fishkind Thank you so much! As you go through the series please let me know if you have any questions. 😎🙏
@@DavidDorianRoss Thanks so much, I will definitely do so! :)
Love tai chi and the way you teach it! Thank you from an Italian longtime fan of yours
Wow thank you so much Daniela!
David-Dorian Ross is awesome, truly a superb instructor. Thank you!!
Thank you so much! You are an excellent teacher.
By far the best class 👏. Thank you so much for sharing, you are absolutely am angel x
I just found your videos! I am going to follow this whole series to complement the in-person classes I am taking too. I love how explicitly you break down the movement with detailed instructions! So clear!
This guy said “I’ve been teaching for forty years” and I did a double take cause he didn’t even look forty. Guess this stuff does work - sign me up!
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Love this way to follow your steps....two steps to begin with ...will be back when I feel them in my body! thanks from Sweden 💓
Look forward to the next 99 days. You will be taking us through this year and on to 2018! Thank you!
Thank you somuch ,, excellent teaching,,, first day join with u interesting,,
Thank you so much, I just subscribed and have started and I am so grateful. Much appreciated
BRAVO DDR ... this is going to be a great series. Thank you for putting this together for us.
Thanks Garry!
It will be helpful if you can please explain the breathing patterns to follow when doing tai chi
Excellent intro, first day. Thank you. I took Tai Chi in Boston in the 70's and am psyched to get back to it. Glad you mentioned the layers because I was wondering about breath and weight ratios! Looking forward to the days ahead.
Very easy to follow and lots of fun, a great way to learn, love you're teaching style!
Ok I starting day 1. Here goes! Thanks you David.
Absolutely fantastic !! Clean and crisp explanation and demonstration by David.
I have always wanted to learn, and you have made this so easy. The breakdown of each movement is so easy to follow. Thank you.
Hi David your work on the great courses is really is inspirational to me and help me to find tai chi which felt like being acquainted with a long lost friend 🙂and I love this video series on your channel I feel like it’s easy to follow and I really appreciate the work you do in sharing tai chi with people like me and keeping the tradition alive
I'm about to start the journey Sunday