Yang Family Tai Chi Discussion Board

I have not yet read Brennan's translation. Bradford's book has a lot of good pictures and commentaries. After i read it I will compare it to Brennan's.

this is a very very interesting read so far. Xu Yu-Sheng got to train with Yang Jian Hou, Yang shao hou, and Yang Chengfu. Xu says that there was a 115 form that was performed that was difficult, it was difficult with jumps, spins, and other difficult sections strung together to total 115. Li Yuan-x...

what is the Confucian theory in relation to Taijiquan? my understanding is that Confucius taught many things. 3 of the most important IMO: 1. Piety, in the student-teacher relationship. 2. honor family/ancestry. 3. Moral for society to live in balance with Tao. so my thoughts are: in relation to Tai...

The methods of fajin training I have done in the Yang style were the same coming from my experiences with Fu Zhong Wen folks and Zhou Bin folks. they both did these Linear fajin: http://youtu.be/zzhx2v6gH3M ____________________________________ other fajin and fast form info: Chen Wei ming wrote in h...

Only hear mixed reviews and feelings about that guy Adam. People either love him or hate him. he would post goofball things on his "Heaven man Earth" Facebook page like the following in ALL Caps: "YANG FAMILY TCC IS A KNOCK DOWN ART, WE PRACTICE PUSHING HANDS AND FAJIN TO DEVELOP THIS...

It is pretty much smack-dab in the middle of the park. here is the park website. the pictures i post should somewhat help. There is a childs play ground. a group of Liang style bagua folks, I group of Wu-Hao style practitioners. and a few other groups. as they say: seek and you shall find. https://p...

more of the trip with pictures

http://fighters-journey.blogspot.com/20 ... 14_10.html

Just got back from my 5th trip to Thailand to visit wife's family. if you ever go there and want to join the local Taiji groups in the parks. Lumpinee park is where everyone is. I typically hang out with the Yongnian Taiji group. they warm up with some of the linear fajin work, do long form 2x, they...

So I bought a copy and practiced with them. A few things. On the positive you hear nice relaxing music, get the names in both english and chinese. 1. the long form has: repulse monkey, wave hands, part horse mane 5x not 3x. 2. Straight sword was kinda slow to how I was taught. So I was done well bef...

I like the translation of "squeeze" as well. In Yang zhen Dou's DVD from China, they use "squeeze" and "press" for Ji and An. when they are doing the audibles while Yang Jun performs. I've heard it both ways so it does not really matter to me. What matters is actually k...

My friend makes nice CD's on Taoist meditation , qigong and now calling out Yang forms in english and chinese:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yinongchong10? ... e%20CDBaby

Matt, Will you be attending the Symposium? I will, in fact... I have to get to their webpage and sign up! Today! I'm glad you reminded me. If you sign up before Dec. 15 you get a pretty hefty discount. On my way there!!!! Bob I want to go to network and meet other folks from the Yang Family Associa...

I can attest to everyone there are some real bad A$$ CMC people out there, but I gonna say this: These days, training for real life functionality and tactical (street wise self defense) over rides arguing about past masters and what they did and did not accomplish, who said what, and other rumors. I...

Hi Matt. This explanation reminds me of the tuishou "Turnstile Practice" on Association Student Guide, pg 185 Regards, Rubén Hi Ruben, Yes, I looked at the turnstile practice and it is similar in some aspects. The only difference is that this thread is an extension of the "Da Shou: s...

commentary from my pal D_Glenn: 顾带打 Gu Dai Da (be aware of the three zones of attack) is also called being aware of the left, right, and front; and is also called "the black bull swings it's head side to side" where if you push against the bull's right horn then it's head turns and you get...