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Originally posted by SunDash
I wouldn't practice a style like Tai Chi on my own because chances are that I could kill myself and the knowledge of chi is supposed to be passed on through the direct intruction of someone who practices the style (I NEED an instructor for that style in particular).
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1) You NEED an instructor for ANY style, not just Taijiquan. Books and videos are useful for reference, not for learning (unless you have an extensive martial arts background).
2) All this talk about "the knowledge of chi" is rubbish.
3) If you do Taijiquan incorrectly, you probably won't kill yourself (unless you fall over and hit your head on a rock) but you may mess up your knees.