Most of my training, in martial arts and other disciplines, has been under the tutelage of true masters. I have been very fortunate in that regard. But, I have also been fortunate to walk alongside a few peers of various disciplines as they have taken the journey toward mastery. Today, I am thrilled and honored to interview one of those individuals.
Jack Livingston is a Tai Chi master. Not the Tai Chi that most people think of -- people moving in slow motion in a park. And, not the competitive game of push hands that some will recognize as part of Tai Chi. Jack is among the few practitioners who would be considered a living master of the martial art of Tai Chi. And, Tai Chi is a formidable martial art, as well as a system of movement that can bring health and mental benefits (if practiced correctly -- as he discusses in this episode).
I first met Jack in 1977, when he was fairly new in his study of martial arts. Even then, his understanding and passion ran deep. We soon developed a life-long friendship, as we frequently challenged each other to progress, and tested each others Ki (Chi). It has been a joy to watch him grow to the master he is today. In that journey, he not only mastered Tai Chi, but became proficient in Aikido and other arts, finally founded his own art of AikiJutsu.
Jack has a beautiful frankness, openness and simplicity about him that can hide the depth of his knowledge. But, his stories today reveal a portion of the wisdom he carries and shares as he talks about his arts, life, and the path of mastery.
Here are the links for today's show:
Jack Livingston's contact: JackLivingston57@gmail.com
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