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by DPasek
Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Weapons
Topic: Tai Chi Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 14334

Kal, The three move sequence that you were taught sounds like it is a basic issue/open/close drill. I have had teachers tell me that these moves are the most important for staff/spear, so it would be a good place to start learning staff/spear prior to or along with learning forms. I suspect that all...
by DPasek
Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Weapons
Topic: Counters to "Beng"
Replies: 1
Views: 6177

Audi, In weapons work it is my understanding that one does not always stay physically stuck to their opponent’s weapon. There are practice drills where remaining physically in contact is important (and it is important to have this sensitivity/ability), but in free fighting there is often disengageme...
by DPasek
Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: The energy known as Press
Replies: 51
Views: 22282

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Anderzander: <B>DP I've not forgotten your posts - just working backwards and trying to get a place to start from clear in my mind. Thou...
by DPasek
Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: The energy known as Press
Replies: 51
Views: 22282

Perhaps I should have been more precise in my Peng energy example in my 10-10-06 post. The example given is only one example of how I feel that Peng energy can be “generated” (in this case rebounding from the stability of the feet through the legs, into the torso, then into the arms). I feel that Pe...
by DPasek
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:00 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: The energy known as Press
Replies: 51
Views: 22282

I suspect you mean to ask where the eight energies we are discussing are generated rather than movement in space (which is more in the realm of the five phases/steps). How one creates movement (generate energy) somewhat depends on whether you are talking about solo forms or interactive work. Let me ...
by DPasek
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: is this even possible??
Replies: 70
Views: 38513

The problem with viewing demonstrations such as shown in these video clips is that anyone wishing to fake it with their friends could reproduce something similar looking. Thus it may seem fraudulent to individuals that have not directly experienced something similar. It reminds me of the situation w...
by DPasek
Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: The energy known as Press
Replies: 51
Views: 22282

Stephen, I was not referring to specific applications/postures/moves, and honestly, since I feel that the energies can be expressed throughout, I no longer pay much attention to specific form “postures” in respect to the energies (I view them as simple examples emphasizing one possibility/preference...
by DPasek
Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:40 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: The energy known as Press
Replies: 51
Views: 22282

Audi, I like the idea of looking at the eight jin/energies from the perspective of the individual receiving them. This takes into account the subtle differences in any technique which, while minimally affecting the posture, do change the way the energy is transmitted. I have posted my views on these...
by DPasek
Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Occupying the opponent's center
Replies: 108
Views: 48417

“The training of taiji is one of directly training the shen, yi, and qi.” – Bamboo Leaf Bamboo Leaf, You obviously have put a lot of work into studying Yi (and Shen and Qi) as it relates to Taijiquan, and I greatly appreciate your sharing on this forum. I was wondering if you would mind posting a li...
by DPasek
Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:05 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Sticking vs. Adhering
Replies: 46
Views: 46899

Audi, I only learned the drills taught by Jou Tsung Hua second-hand, so I can not speak with certainty what his intent was, but the following is my understanding. He would define Taijiquan as the thirteen shi; the eight energies/applications in the hands and the five phases/changes in the feet. The ...
by DPasek
Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Sticking vs. Adhering
Replies: 46
Views: 46899

“I remember once seeing students of Chou Tsung Hwa demonstrate a simple push hands exercise that showed a four- or five-step retreat. The design was to match each of the movements to one of the Five Elements. I have never done the exercise and so cannot comment on its training purpose or ultimate va...
by DPasek
Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Sticking vs. Adhering
Replies: 46
Views: 46899

“I think, however, that the Association's training method may be a little different. From the very beginning, you are not allowed to slide or slip at all (except for pivoting around a single point). In addition to the macro-level movement, you are supposed to pay attention to this micro-level qualit...
by DPasek
Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Sticking vs. Adhering
Replies: 46
Views: 46899

"Have you any means of explaining HOW one develops such a skill? How this is done?" Pamela, The late Zhang Luping taught to act like you are spreading something viscous (like honey) on your opponent/partner. See how this affects their movements/postures. Initially you may want to do this l...
by DPasek
Tue May 16, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Conscious Movement
Replies: 205
Views: 69532

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Louis Swaim: <B> If, as Jerry suggests, the meaning of the phrase zhuoli is analogous to the zhuodi construction—touch the ground—that r...
by DPasek
Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:02 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: [i]Chansijin[/i] (Silk Reeling Energy)
Replies: 131
Views: 61233

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Yuri Snisarenko: <B>DPasek, thanks for your contribution as a Chen practitioner... The basic exercise in Chen stile you usually start wi...