New | Chinese tai chi master finds online lessons hard to deliver
Ye Yongxiang, a sixth-generation tai chi master, says the internet is a great way to promote Chinese art to the world
Internet technology can satisfy many demands in China, but if you want to learn traditional tai chi online, there are limitations, according to Ye Yongxiang, the sixth generation tai chi master of the widely performed Yang-style form.
“I am always thinking about how to take advantage of technology for tai chi demonstration and promotion,” said Ye, at the Credit Suisse China Investment Conference in Shenzhen on Wednesday, where she was a speaker.
The young master, who is committed to promoting the martial art, launched a series of online video lessons on tai chi on Mixiong.TV, a popular live streaming platform in China, in February.
Tai chi is a form of martial art exercise that emphasises inner peace and strength through calm breathing and seamless body movement.
“Without tools to simulate face to face interaction, I can only teach some basic movements such as how to breathe smoothly or how to stand erectly,” said Ye.
Ye said that virtual reality and augmented reality technology are not mature enough to offer an immersive digital environment that can allow her to take tai chi lessons to the next level.