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by lalsup
Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:37 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: Shoulder Stroke
Replies: 19
Views: 17154

One response that I was tought is press. Of course, if you allow the opponent to get in past your basic guard, this may prove more difficult.

FWIW
by lalsup
Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:08 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Tai Chi Poem
Replies: 5
Views: 2916

Your poems are quite moving. May I present them to my students?
by lalsup
Tue Nov 23, 2004 5:47 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tell Your Story
Replies: 12
Views: 5801

Hello all, It was a pleasure reading all of your histories. I began studing Tai-Chi after many years of external arts training with a smattering of Tai-Chi training included in the mix. My first formal teacher was a gentleman by the name of Abraham Liu. I met Abraham through a common friend with who...
by lalsup
Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:47 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Mind Intention in Taijiquan
Replies: 280
Views: 84281

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Michael: <B>Audi, I guess I would be one of those who says that at times one should have no "intent". Just to be clear, even w...
by lalsup
Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:34 pm
Forum: Weapons
Topic: Sword, and Saber tape.
Replies: 14
Views: 7991

Thank!!

I will be getting each of these!!
by lalsup
Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: Push Hands
Topic: PUSH HANDS BEFORE FORM??????
Replies: 39
Views: 35038

There is an old saying, practice the form to develop body movement, and practice push-hands to find the mistakes. Then practice the form to resolve the mistakes.

LeRoy
by lalsup
Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:06 pm
Forum: Tai Chi Theory and Principles
Topic: Reverse Breathing
Replies: 1
Views: 1769

Reverse Breathing

I would like to begin a discussion on pre-natal breathing, and how it affects Chi development/ movement. I would like to start of by stating that I attempt to utilize this breathing (breathing in while contracting the stomach, and "pulling up" the spencher muscles), leading the chi with mi...
by lalsup
Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:00 pm
Forum: Weapons
Topic: Sword, and Saber tape.
Replies: 14
Views: 7991

Thank!

How close are they to what is being presented by Master Yang Jun?
by lalsup
Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:09 pm
Forum: Weapons
Topic: Sword, and Saber tape.
Replies: 14
Views: 7991

Sword, and Saber tape.

I was told that Master Yang Jun was working on a Saber and Sword production. If this is true, when can we hope to get access?

Thanks in advance.

LeRoy Alsup