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      • In Tai Chi, a Sifu is not just an instructor but also a mentor, guide, and source of inspiration for their students. A Sifu is someone who has dedicated years of their life to mastering the art of Tai Chi. They possess extensive knowledge, skill, and experience in the various forms and techniques of Tai Chi.
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  2. Sep 8, 2021 · The best definition is “Grand Teacher of Secret Knowledge”. To me Sigung means two things. You are a Sifu whose students have become Sifu’s, or “Fathers of Secret Knowledge”, and therefore you are now the “Grandfather of Secret knowledge”. Your students call you “Sifu”, but their students call you “Sigung”.

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  4. Sifu is pronounced 'seefoo' in Cantonese and 'shihfu' in Mandarin. It means teacher/father. Sifu is the correct form of address when talking to the founder/instructor of a martial arts (e.g. tai chi) class. A qigong & tai chi teacher could not be called 'sifu'.

  5. Sep 20, 2023 · The term “sifu” is not a slang term, but rather a word from the Chinese language that means teacher, master, or father. It is commonly used for teachers of martial arts, particularly in tai chi and kung fu, but can also be used to denote someone who teaches any type of trade, skill, or life lesson.

  6. Si-fu(Sifu, [Mandarin: Shifu]) Teacher/father Your instructor. This name is actually genderless. Female instructors are also called Sifu. Si-gung Teacher/grandfather Si-fu's teacher. Si-tai-gung Teacher/great-grandfather Si-gung's teacher.

  7. Nov 11, 2020 · When do you become a Sifu? The simple answer is you become a Sifu when other people start calling you a Sifu. A more legitimate answer is you become a Sifu when your Sifu says you’re a Sifu. However, like many aspects of Chinese culture, there’s simple answers, and then there’s a deep dive.

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