Sifu Says Relax Premium Heavyweight Tee

The master approaches the diligently practicing student and provides a few small corrections, concluding with the ever-present reminder to “relax.” The student protests, saying, “But I am relaxed.” The teacher shakes his head and points out the bunched shoulders, the wrinkled brow and the stiffness in the movements. The student is exasperated and complains, “But I’m relaxing as hard as I can!”

This is the paradox of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Although we’ve established that Kung Fu means “skills gained through effort” or “hard work,” we are also being constantly told to “relax.” How can we possibly do both at the same time?

Part of the confusion lies in the imperfect translations between Chinese concepts and English words. For much of the Western world, “relax” denotes inactivity, such as sinking into a plush recliner with a cold beverage. In the Chinese concept, “relax” is active, where the conscious mind takes control over seemingly unconscious physical states. Just as we use “Listening Energy” to perceive what our attacker is doing, our goal is to listen to our own bodies, find the tension and stiffness and blocked energy, and release it.

Now you can share that important message with this premium heavyweight tee. The tee has a structured, classy fit and is both durable and soft thanks to its ring-spun cotton material.

• 100% combed ring-spun cotton
• Charcoal Heather and Carbon Grey is 60% cotton and 40% polyester
• Fabric weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²)
• 20 singles
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Single-needle edge stitch 7/8″
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan



This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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