Committment to Train

To develop excellence in the practice of Chen Tai Chi will require a long term commitment. Does that mean that if someone is only curious, or would like to try it, that is not beneficial for the short term of investment they are willing to commit to?
Not at all! Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Chen Tai Chi Chuan is very challenging and it is NOT easy to learn. However, by giving it a try, you will develop a better awareness of your body. Sometimes, just engaging in a few classes can help you achieve better posture, a start to an exercise regimen, and just the opportunity to push yourself to new limits of growth, and meeting other people.

Over the course of time of my own martial arts training, I have heard and seen alot of people come and go. All have stated that whatever their commitment to training that they were able to grow and enjoy the time spent in practice and training.

Not everyone can or is willing to become a full-time martial arts practitioner. We all have lives outside of the training arena, and jobs/career, family and personal obligations all have a strong pull on our available time and energy. These things are understood by all students and by Shifu.

However much time and energy you can devote to learning and practicing Chen Tai Chi, I strongly encourage it! I believe strongly that even if you can only practice during the class times you can attend, just do it! Every opportunity we have to practice a physical skill, we have a chance to improve our health, our mental and emotional frame of mind and our skill sets.

Don't feel that training is obligatory. Do it when you can, as you can. It is better to have done, than not do at all, in my opinion. By sticking with the opportunities you have available to you, the potential for gain and growth is always present.

It's a funny thing, students are not always aware that, as they grow and improve and gain opportunity to achieve things; that their presence may also help others around them benefit from them being there to train and practice. Try to stick with the training as you are able! I believe in the long run, you'll be better off for it!
J