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Ten Essential Principles of All Tai Chi

一、虚灵顶劲 - Keep your mind clear, and keep you neck and head going up naturally, 二、含胸塌腰 - keep you back and cheat bent, like bowl, when it turns,release more power and help to loose the body. 三、松腰养气- loose up the hips and prepare or reserved the qi or Dantian 四、分清虚实 - have control on solid or empty, for example empty feet, or weight shafting. 五、沉肩坠肘 - sing shoulder and drop elbow, to help you loose up your body, 六、以意行气 - use your thought to move the  qi, not the force 七、上下相随 - upbody and lower body or leg feets moving smoothly ,not broken moves. 八、内外相合 九、招势相连 - all move are connected, no broke moves, 十、动中求静 - inner pieces, claim yourself even in a ocean waves.

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November 23, 2018
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The Ethics and Moral Virtues of Chen Style Tai Chi Martial Arts

by Master Cheng Jincai PREFACE Around the world today, there is increasing interest in martial arts. Competitions are commonplace. More and more people are realizing the advantages of practicing martial arts, such as improved health and development of self-defense skills. It is common knowledge that exercise is a key factor in maintaining physical and spiritual health. According to the World Health Organization, 55% of all morbidity is related to lack of exercise. The maintenance of good health is beneficial not only for the person, but also the family, and even the entire country. So exercising is very important for every person. With increasing participation in martial arts, it is vital to understand the ethical and moral conduct expected and required of the martial artist. It is said that “Without standards, no advanced understanding can take shape.” It is for…

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October 16, 2018
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THE EIGHT BASIC METHODS OF CHEN STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN

by Master Cheng Jincai   Nearly all books on Tai Chi Chuan mention about the eight basic methods of practice: Peng (ward-off), Lu (rollback), Ji (push), An (press), Cai (grab), Lieh (Break), Zhou (elbow strike), and Khou (shoulder strike). However few has systematically discussed the theories and principles of these methods. I suggest that the eight basic methods and the five elements are the pillars and foundations of Tai Chi Chuan; similar to the strokes of calligraphy. Only by detailed analysis of the eight basic methods and the five elements will the students understand the concepts of this martial art. Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao, famous Chinese philosophers from my clan, once said “ Learn enough to be able to practice, practice enough to understand, understanding results in improvement.” Once the concept of the eight basic methods is mastered,…

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October 16, 2018