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09/03/2013 06:36:53 AM · #1 |
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09/03/2013 06:53:59 AM · #2 |
Dude Vs Dad hahahaha love it! Thanks for sharing |
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09/03/2013 07:12:21 AM · #3 |
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09/03/2013 08:11:37 AM · #4 |
Wow, that's awesome!
Both power and grace, mesmerizing to watch. |
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09/03/2013 10:21:29 AM · #5 |
Hah, that's amazing...
You know, it gives me pause to think: we mostly relate to our DPC compatriots based entirely on what we know of them through our forum interactions, yet presumably many, if not most, of us have one or another highly-developed, non-photographic skill that might cause the rest of us to drop jaws and say "Sweeeeetttt!"
We have members who play in orchestras, for example. A member has a rock band. Another's an extraordinary chef. At least one of us can helm a large sailboat downwind in heavy seas like nobody's business. The list could go on and on.
People are wonderful, aren't they? |
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09/03/2013 11:22:41 AM · #6 |
| Awesome! And dang, my only special power is turning tree blood into sugary goodness :-/ |
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09/03/2013 12:02:41 PM · #7 |
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09/03/2013 01:21:40 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Awesome! And dang, my only special power is turning tree blood into sugary goodness :-/ |
And as Jackie Gleason would say, how sweet it is!
I don't have any music videos at YouTube(yet), but I do have a time-lapse movie I made with my Canon S3 and Premiere ... Queen of the Night |
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09/03/2013 01:30:25 PM · #9 |
I've got a few...
Probably my best are a cool UrbEx video I made in Galveston, and a big Flash Flood.
ETA: Apparently my superpower is living through risky behavior.
Message edited by author 2013-09-03 13:31:03. |
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09/03/2013 01:36:11 PM · #10 |
Good grief, that was beautiful.
Now, would someone tell me what I just saw?
(I'm serious) |
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09/03/2013 01:46:57 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
Good grief, that was beautiful.
Now, would someone tell me what I just saw?
(I'm serious) |
The first was some sort of practice or competition, not entirely sure of what form of martial art it is.
The second was a 'kata' or form. Essentially a set of choreographed moves that are meant to simulate a fight against one or more opponents. I don't miss them.
Message edited by author 2013-09-03 22:41:44. |
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09/03/2013 02:27:16 PM · #12 |
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09/03/2013 02:41:10 PM · #13 |
//www.youtube.com/user/shaneblakekudzu
Message edited by author 2013-09-03 14:41:17. |
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09/03/2013 10:24:35 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
Good grief, that was beautiful.
Now, would someone tell me what I just saw?
(I'm serious) |
It is Taiji Quan, also spelled as Tai Chi, a form of martial art. This particular style is the Chen Family style, the originators of this martial art.
The first clip is a funny compilation (done by my daughter) of the final of the push hands - fixed step competition, a softer form that still requires a lot of skill, strength and timing. Causing the loosing of balance followed by the move of the foot, fall etc is awarded points accordingly. My friends call me the thumb wrestler champion LOL
The second clip is also a competition where the athletes show their skills and are given scores by a set of judges, pretty much on technicality, form, balance, smoothness etc like in gymnastics or figure skating.
Taiji Quan is practised nowadays as a form of fitness as well but it is a martial art.
Message edited by author 2013-09-03 22:26:59. |
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09/04/2013 03:39:30 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Originally posted by sfalice:
Good grief, that was beautiful.
Now, would someone tell me what I just saw?
(I'm serious) |
It is Taiji Quan, also spelled as Tai Chi, a form of martial art. This particular style is the Chen Family style, the originators of this martial art.
The first clip is a funny compilation (done by my daughter) of the final of the push hands - fixed step competition, a softer form that still requires a lot of skill, strength and timing. Causing the loosing of balance followed by the move of the foot, fall etc is awarded points accordingly. My friends call me the thumb wrestler champion LOL
The second clip is also a competition where the athletes show their skills and are given scores by a set of judges, pretty much on technicality, form, balance, smoothness etc like in gymnastics or figure skating.
Taiji Quan is practised nowadays as a form of fitness as well but it is a martial art. |
Thank you, Tiberius for the explanation.
That second clip was an exceptional piece of poetry in motion.
Were you competing against the person in white?
Or each of you simply demonstrating those exceptional moves separately. |
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09/04/2013 03:50:47 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
Thank you, Tiberius for the explanation.
That second clip was an exceptional piece of poetry in motion.
Were you competing against the person in white?
Or each of you simply demonstrating those exceptional moves separately. |
You are very welcome.
We were three athletes in the court. Due to the fact that the routine is quite long (time is also a criteria no less then 4 min no longer then 5.5 min) the 2 to 3 artists compete at the same time.
Taiji is poetry in motion.
Regards,
T
Message edited by author 2013-09-04 03:51:24. |
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