In the field of Chinese martial arts, many people have heard about Kung Fu, as it is a global phenomenon that carries a certain philosophy of life. However, few people talk about the different types of this sport, which are more than four hundred in the modern world.
Sun Qi, a master's student at the Faculty of Instrument Engineering at BNTU, studies Physical Education and Sports. He came to Belarus from Beijing to study, make new friends, and introduce us to one of the many forms of Kung Fu: Tai Chi.
During Tai Chi classes, practitioners perform a series of exercises that involve smooth movements and breathing techniques. Sun Qi has successfully established a Tik Tok account, where he shares his exercises, values, and passions. We had the opportunity to connect with him and learn more about his plans and interests.
– Tell us about your impressions of being in Belarus.
– At the moment, I have only visited Brest in addition to Minsk, and now I want to travel around this country more. My friends from China advised me to choose this university, and I really like it here!
– What are your plans for the future?
– After completing my master's degree, I may be able to teach at a college here. I also know that China and Belarus are good friends, and I would like to find like-minded people here to take photos or make videos together.
– What role does sport play in your life?
– I have been practicing Tai Chi for 10 years, and for me it is much more than just a sport, it is a form of art that also has meditative properties. I have the highest sports title in Chinese Wushu (Kung Fu) – Wu Ying-level athletes, and I am a martial arts master.
– How long have you been running a Tik-Tok account, and how do you promote your videos?
– I've been actively doing this for a little over three months. I think the most important thing is to make high-quality videos that showcase Chinese culture and Belarusian landmarks. I want to collaborate with other people, and I believe that martial arts can be great combined with dancing. I would like to promote my culture to other students!
We would like to thank Sun Qi for sharing a part of his inner world with us, and we wish him success in his studies, inspiration in his creative work, and new and exciting discoveries. We look forward to his performance at the upcoming BNTU Festival of National Cultures!
