Taiji Bum

Ok.... I'll try.

Wow.... I think I will just keep my anti-drug video simple and funny. I actually do drug research for a living so I know a little bit about them. This is probably one of those things where no real debate is possible since neither side will change their minds much like on the topics of abortion, war, execution and other hot button issues. Thanks for all your help guys!

Lectures and casual talks on various topics from eastern philosophy to vegetarianism, by Professor Quesada from Santa Monica College, CA. This is her Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/profquesada

Thats the hardest arguement for me to answer. Drugs as a supplement.....

Know the stories we've heard about taiji masters making students stand like a tree for a year before teaching the first of the 13 moves? Then they would string together several moves and then the longer forms and then last of all weapons training. But nowadays we teach the longer forms first, then break it apart for applications and we all still save weapons for last. Well I was thinking of a new model. Teach sword first to get in the warrior wannabe's. Then the empty hand form. Then sparring and meditation. I have been trying to figure out a way to get more younger males into classes since I love the rougher aspects of taiji... especially the throwing and wrist/arm locks. Its more of a marketing ploy I guess. Any arguements for or against?

I've known of her for years and I have seen her perform on several occasions. My sister even studies with her since she is a local. Whats your friends name? Thats the first I have heard that she can use taiji in a fight. One of the things I am looking to do is just mentor the local boys who have too much time on their hands. When it comes to "the mat" I am a card carrying memberj of the United States Judo Federation. I dont need anymore sparring partners. Even my lovely 130lbs sister is now into Jujitsu so..... no... I dont need anymore sparring partners! I think I just need to define what "exactly" it is that I feel so compelled to do or teach.

The Ultimate Tai Chi Sword Technique: Tai Chi Sword Lesson #3 (I didn't know I had so much to say on the topic.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_p-2VDpYQw

I've used everything from WD40 to Motor Oil, but I dont know what pro's use. Sorry.

I'm trying to combine my two great loves which are Personal Development like Brian Tracy and Napoleon Hill with taijiquan. The goal of these videos are to teach life principles and not sword techniques that can be applied to all areas of ones life but within the context of Taoism and taijiquan.... and to be funny. When I was teaching tai chi full-time I loved to make people have fun while learning and would usuallly get the whole class to have a big belly laugh at least once a class. My greatest sense of accomplishment was training people to the point in taiji that they know the form and the principles behind it enough to be self-sufficient and progress on their own.... but I love to make people laugh. What makes you think I dont know any sword form though? Thanks! You and I are both glad I didn't use a sharp sword. Did you see how I held it?

Have a FANTASTIC time!

Oh noooooo....... I have been avoiding Jedi gear for years..... but this stuff looks great! I've always wanted to do a Star Wars Fanfilm! Looks like I found my source for quality costumes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie-H1fKXsDA Am I spamming? I can just keep these in my Journal area if I am annoying people.

I think solitude is a phase of the Tao and I think "On Walden Pond" has the best ideas on it. I also think that its a phase of the mastery process. If you look at the lives of the great "workers" of the world you will usually see that they spent a great deal of time alone before they began their great work and even when they were supremely active they still spent time alone each day for reflection. The Mastery Process (as I see it anyway) 1- Learn 2- Practice 3- Apply 4- Reflect 5- Teach 6- Let Go 7- Rest

I had a fan going in the background. Which of course I didnt notice when I was editing because it was running while I was editing it too. ....and WOW, it is annoying! Sorry about that! I should make myself a checklist. Silence.... check Dont hesitate when I speak... check Uniform.... check Anything else I should put on the checklist?

Yep, I'm at it again making videos! I posted this in my personal section but I wanted to put it here for feedback. This first is just a short intro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZ0T9Me-kk

Both! Thanks for posting that vid. If you have trained with the tassel, can you post an infovid of you explaining it?

How about some pro-tassle video responses?

Craig, thanks for sharing that video! I love seeing other bums do their thing. Hey, is your camera person holding a purring cat?

I grew up in a town that had a Maypole and girls dancing around it on Mayday. Odd to see these days in the U.S., so welcome Mayday! May your happiness and joy permeate da bums....

Nice quote, thanks for that.

I answer all that here in this video. http://www.youtube.com/DarinHamel#p/u/21/yJky-q9sTjM

Thanks!

I made some videos you might like..... and no, I am not selling anything. http://www.darinhamel.com/main/

Ascension to Union with God/Tao and hopefully long before old age and death but I would happily ascend in my moment of death if thats all I could get.

Ascension.