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- Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:59 am
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: Learning the form
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5739
Re: Learning the form
I learned T.T. Liang's 150 Posture form, it's broken into six parts. 1st section - to cross hands 2nd Section part 1 cross hands to hi-pat on horse 2nd Section part 2 separate foot to cross hands 3rd Section part 1 cross hands to golden rooster 3rd section part 2 repulse monkey to hi pat on horse (a...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 1:53 am
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: Sparring against another discipline...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7196
Re: Sparring against another discipline...
In my experience Taijiquan is extremely effective against other arts when used as you describe. No preconceptions. No initiative. Get out of the way and let it to what it's designed to do. Intention is all.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 1:10 am
- Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
- Topic: The Correct Way to Practice Tai Ji
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13603
Re: The Correct Way to Practice Tai Ji
In my opinion, the "correct" way to practice changes as my skill develops, or according to my intention. In the beginning, I believe it is a mistake to tie the breath to movements. Everything I've studied about neigong agrees that this can cause problems for people with existing blockages ...