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by jerome
Thu Mar 15, 2001 6:23 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Four Hand Practices
Replies: 4
Views: 2563

Hello, I've been practicing Tung Family style for several years, and just recently started practicing with a Chen Man-Ching, et. al. stylist. When we push hands, we do not do circles, we just mess around, feeling each other out. I'd never seen this before, but what strikes me about it is the reality...
by jerome
Sun Feb 11, 2001 12:41 am
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Leaning
Replies: 34
Views: 11875

hi folks, i'm learning about leaning now. there are, as far as i know, two important reasons for a slight lean in the absorption and issuing of power. first is the tuck into the kwa (hip) when closing or gathering energy. this would be done in roll back. second is the rounding out of the back and ro...