Why are there no uniforms in Tai Chi?
Episode description
Todays Talking Tai Chi Episode: A Lack of Uniformity
In Karate and Judo and other martial arts, practitioners wear uniforms. In Tai Chi - some people wear silk suits whilst others wear jeans and t-shorts. And what about belts and gradings? Can you become a black belt in Tai Chi?
A brief discussion on why belts are great for holding up trousers, but not always for determining skill levels.
The teapotmonk muses on the nuances of the art in this 6th episode of the series.
Article Links
1. teapotmonk on Uniforms and Gift Culture in Tai Chi
2. Rodney Owen on Uniforms and Clothes
Josh Young on Cultural Inheritance (lost link)
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