Master Clarke - Tai Chi Denver Colorado - Sword

[WinsomeJohnny]

Very Beautiful and skillful performance of the Jian.

[NinjatoSama]

I was Master Clarke's first disciple. I lived w/ him for 5+ years. Say what you want about his KF/TC, but I dare any one of you to challenge him in a Push Hands or sparring match.

I've been on the receiving end of his stuff one too many times. It's about as REAL as it gets.

[ANGELSGYMSINGH]

By the way for the guy talking about the way" The masters wanted us to do it". If you want to be a disciple for life then learn someones form and continue to do it only the way he likes it done. If you want to become a master then learn a masters form and then make that form your own through research, practice, meditation, alchemy, openmindedness and perserverence. When traditionalist say "Authentic Kungfu" they mean that only an Asian can create or evolve a form. They are not correct...

[ANGELSGYMSINGH]

Man... your kung fu looks great. I would study sword form from you.....

[DaPoets]

Continuity, Flexibility, Circling, then Harmony. These are the steps in order to build tai chi with in you. It is clear when all 4 have been experienced and not just practiced.

[MenschlicherMensch]

nice music:D

[otfresh]

I like the outfit.

[TheStonCollector]

I think this is wu shu, doesnt?

[TonyPstunts]

@TheStonCollector "Wushu" & "Gung Fu" are two different term used in reference for the same thing. This, is neither of the two. Its a Martial art, sure. But his techniques, footwork, and stances are only in the "flavor" of wushu/ gung fu. His sword is too short for his stature. his manipulations lack all fundamental understanding and Mr Clarke seems too involved with looking like a master instead of actually being one. Sorry to say, but I call Bullshido on this one.

[scarletcinema]

Master Clarke did not post any of these video seen of him on the youtube, most of what's viewed is merely the moves in the routine.

stan4900 you seem to have a open mind. The youtube is a forum for education, but a lot of people use it as a means to shot other down. I'm not saying your being rude! but close to the edge tho. Lol

We all should be "more" careful with our words and show respect. These video were taken at a seminar held in Austin Tx. They're instructional nothing more. S

[stan4900]

I am not trying to put Master Clark down but that Tai Chi sword from looks like its a Northern Wu Shu set. It lack the suttleies of Yang,Chen, Fu or Sun. Your empty hand form look like this new Tai Chi thats everyone is doing, its Sing yee, Ba-Qua and Tai- Chi. All rolled up into one. To truly learn Tai Chi the way the master wanted their students to learn of the old triditional set and do a lot of push hands with your Tai Chi brothers, I know thats your real hair nice dreads.

Gool Luck

[Drake23thein]

hey

don't be a racist

but is he a master?

[gordhill]

master of taking money! YES. Master of martial arts... NO.

[Drake23thein]

LOL

Ok i know he is the master of ....

thank u

[hsk8787]

this is fucking crap

and y's a black dude doing this?

looks wrong --;

[FoundationBreaker]

why would you ever let go of your sword, especially for a spin in the air? That just seems wrong.

[timhx1138]

its called the martial ARTS and not the martial SERIES OF PRACTICAL MOTIONS OF ENGAGEMENT for a reason.

[Nimzelz]

i want hair like that.

[cloaywong]

although not seem to be standard routine, the overall movement , flow, coordination is very good.

[jeffersonironman]

I do Chen Style Tai Chi and have done for a long time, this bloke need to cut that hair peace off, therefore it must be why he hasn't control, sorry my friend but your all over the place for a Master!

[DaPoets]

jrion2 I have been a student of Tai Chi for over 13 years now and I'm black. I do Tai Chi Sword, Saber, Hsing-I, and luihebafa as well. Oh and I can fight.

[jeffersonironman]

He's not a master, No way!

I do Chen Style Tai Chi

[waymanw69]

hands,body are disconnect. not according to tai chi principles.

[jeffersonironman]

He's not Mater, no way!

I do Chen Style Tai Chi

[jrion2]

a black man doing tai chi? thts rare nearly half the time they suck n a real fight. o im black by the way i i aint no racist. =)..seriously

[Trashjack101]

Black people stereotyping against themselves. Why do you have to do that to us man?

Nobody is better or worse just cause of our/their skin color.

[causticmary]

I REALLY like this sword form. It's fun and challenging.

[taichifist]

Sweet!