Taekwondo Lesson #24 - Lecture on Taoism - Purple Belt Part One.

The way…what way? How to explain what really can’t be clearly explained. It has to be experienced to understand Tao and the practices of Taoism. At this Purple Belt Level we introduce basic history, fundamentals, breath, movement connectivity and extension - we
Demonstrate some basic breathing drills - do a little Tai Chi Chuan (extreme ultimate - martial art) and relate these to the ancient teachings of Lao Tsu and his landmark work the “Tao Te Ching”…as the legend goes he was tired of Political infighting and decided to hop on his Oxen and ride it into the wilderness…a guard recognized him at the border area - pleaded with Lao Tsu (Old Master) to please write down some of his teachings…a 5000 thousand word poem or philosophy of life that is still widely read to this day. Some
Sources note that only the Bible has
more copies - the Tao or Do…

At Purple Belt Level we teach the Hyung - Yul Kuk which involves some breath skills, dynamic tension and is a basic primer on the way - the way that is yours to figure out…the person drives the car…another person driving thinks of changing lanes - no signal - just intent…after
Many years of driving - we sense it and slow down…and the next moment they change their lane…your ability to sense and move in an intuitive fashion and without thought - perhaps mushin…perhaps Wu-Wei…but - also a step closer to understanding Taoism…our natural intuitive self living in harmony…with the natural world.

Don’t Push the River - Flow.

OSU!!