A tai chi chuan class should offer you a system of exercise (and self defence) that builds your strength and skill, gently and consistently.
It should also balance body, mind and emotions.
In order to fully understand the tai chi chuan, the instructor must possess an in-depth martial understanding of the art.
Mere theory is insufficient.
Self defence tips & pointers are plain useless.
There needs to be a fully comprehensive working knowledge of the system, and the capacity to use it spontaneously.
As a student, you may not care for self defence at all. This is fine. Not everyone wants martial skills.
But the instructor is different.
An instructor cannot afford to have huge gaps in their understanding.
What the instructor does not know, they may assume or omit. This can be a dangerous and foolhardy approach to take.
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