Sifu aks a simple question and the class fires off random answers from the taijiquan glossary in the hope that one of the words or phrases hits the mark: peng, jing, groundpath etc...
The answers usually lies within the question, and in hindsight is glaringly obvious but we seldom see it when questioned. Sometimes one student seems attuned to Sifu and answers smoothly and easily. The next lesson, they are once again confused.
Physical training is not enough. We must walk, read taoist, zen, wabi-sabi literature etc. We must sit quietly an reflect. Lie down and stop. This is why Sifu possesses such accuity.
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