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- 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...
- 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...
- Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:18 pm
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: The energy known as Press
- Replies: 51
- Views: 22282
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:18 pm
- Forum: Push Hands
- Topic: Sticking vs. Adhering
- Replies: 46
- Views: 46899
- Tue May 16, 2006 4:46 pm
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: Conscious Movement
- Replies: 205
- Views: 69532
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:02 pm
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: [i]Chansijin[/i] (Silk Reeling Energy)
- Replies: 131
- Views: 61233