I started to learn Taiji by chance. My wife was enrolling for a Yoga class but happens that the class was full. At that same time, she saw a banner advertising enrolment for Traditional Yang Style 108 steps Taiji class and she got interested. I was asked to join her but I did not really wanted as I always thought that Taiji was more for the elderly and the exercise was too slow to break any sweat. In the end I enrolled, learned and became an avid practitioner for the last seven years. Why the sudden change?

Well firstly, the teacher is very good. He is very patient; show lots of interested in his students’ progress and explain the purpose of the steps and how it can be use in self defence and improve health. He is a very kind and humble man - a perfect picture of a Taiji Master. As he explained how Taiji steps are martial art steps, it got me very interested.

Secondly from health aspect, I found that I fall sick less and healthier. I thought that Taiji don’t break sweat and I was proven wrong. When I finished the 108 steps movement, my shirt was drenched. My wife health has also improved especially her weak ankle. She used to sprain her ankle but after going through Taiji, she had strengthened her ankle. Taiji improve health and I began to read, search and understand how and why Taiji can improve health.

Lastly, the class itself was a fun where the students became friends, and teacher becomes our mentor and friend. Every Sunday in the morning, we will gather at the Sports Centre, do our Taiji and have an enjoyable breakfast after that. This is life… :-)