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by mrjong
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Concealing Intent
Replies: 41
Views: 18895

Re: Concealing Intent

when more skilled, you can feel the intent from your opponent's upon contact. for me, when i practice with my juniors, i allow them to feel my intent so that they can feel where i am and where my energy is. right when they feel they have captured me, i disappear into emptiness. when you cannot feel ...
by mrjong
Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Occupying the opponent's center
Replies: 108
Views: 46053

Re: Occupying the opponent's center

this is how you are supposed to be attacking when you get to an intermediate level of skill. you feel the person is slowly expanding into your center, sort of like a tidal wave coming to crush you. if you get this feeling from somebody who is making subtle movements, the only thing i can suggest is ...
by mrjong
Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:33 am
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: is this even possible??
Replies: 70
Views: 35143

Re: is this even possible??

not possible. if you fa, in most instances, his feet will completely come off of the ground. there will be no bouncing sort of funny business. just ask someone skilled to hit you and compare it hehe