how to choose winter glove: EXERCISES FOR ALL SEASONS: Tai Chi

"Jailhouse" Tai Chi Form, snow, incline, scarf blindfold, earmuffs - 02/17/09 (Winter) When practicing Tai Chi, it's important to adapt to the current situation, and to the limitations and restrictions of the clothes I happen to be wearing at the moment. What if I were attacked outdoors, while I'm wearing thick winter garments? Would I be able to move my body effectively to defend myself? What sort of movements would I still be capable of? And what sort of movements would become completely ineffective, blocked by the restrictions of my thick winter garments? I keep testing myself: can I deliver "total-body force" under a variety of restrictive conditions - - like when I'm standing on a slippery surface, such as ice covered by a light layer of snow? When I'm standing on sloped, uneven terrain? When my movements are restricted by heavy winter garments? When my feet are immobilized in thick snow boots that don't bend in the ankle and instep areas like lightweight tai chi slippers? When my hands are encased in thick, puffy, padded gloves, which make punches ineffective? When my eyes are blindfolded, and I have to rely completely on internal cues for balance and weight shifts? When my ears are covered by earmuffs and a scarf, so I can't hear the approach of an attacker? When my hands are tied behind my back? Please see my three "No Arms" variations of the 37 Posture Tai Chi Form www.youtube.com (Straitjacket) www.youtube.com (Hands in pockets) www.youtube.com (Arms behind back ...