Isn't tai chi slow and boring?

(i) Pace

Many of the beginners exercises are performed slowly in order to relax the muscles, calm the mind and encourage awareness.
Only one of the tai chi forms is slow. The rest are more vigorous.

Taijiquan (the martial art) training starts slowly and then speeds up as the student becomes more skilled.


(ii) Boredom

A good class will always have a comprehensive syllabus in place; ensuring on-going development and access to new material.
The training challenges your mind with unexpected insights, skills and possibilities.
No two lessons are the same.


(iii) Stimulation

Modern culture encourages people to seek out stimulation and entertainment.
This can lead to impatience and a diminished capacity for attention.

To make progress in tai chi, the student must engage with the training and work hard.  
A quiet resolve and a commitment to practice will lead to strong progress and the opportunity to learn increasingly fascinating, sophisticated skills.