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How Every part of the human body embodies Tai Chi ?

The phrase "人体处处皆太极" originates from Chen Xin, a Tai Chi theorist from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. This theory resonates with the famous Tai Chi master Gu Liuxin's saying "太极浑身都是手" (Every part of the body in Tai Chi is a hand). Gu's statement sharply highlights the offensive and defensive functions in Tai Chi. On the other hand, Chen Xin's phrase not only embodies the Yin-Yang theory of the human body but also aligns with the Tai Chi principles of circular movement and offense-defense. What does "Every Part of the Human Body is Tai Chi" mean?Wang Zongyue's Tai Chi proverb states, "Tai Chi is born from the limitless, the mother of Yin and Yang." This means only when there's a balance of Yin and Yang can the essence of Tai Chi be realized. A body…

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August 30, 2023
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How Tai Chi Relax your shoulders; a hundred explanations

In the words of Grandmaster Yang Chengfu in "Ten Essentials of Taijiquan": "Sink the shoulders and drop the elbows. To sink the shoulders means to relax and allow them to hang down. If they cannot be relaxed and allowed to hang down, then the two shoulders will lift up, and the qi will also rise, causing the entire body to lose strength. To drop the elbows means to let the elbows hang down loosely. If the elbows are raised, the shoulders cannot sink, and the opponent can easily break your structure, similar to the external martial arts' concept of breaking power."

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August 23, 2023
Read more about the article The basic principles of practicing Tai Chi Chuan’s upper, middle, and lower body coordination. – Hong Jun Sheng
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The basic principles of practicing Tai Chi Chuan’s upper, middle, and lower body coordination. – Hong Jun Sheng

Upper Body          From the top of the head to the neck area, the upper body includes the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue, teeth, and facial region. The upper body serves as the guiding mechanism for the overall body movement, as explained below: Neck            The Baihui acupoint at the center of the head's top is the center of "ding jin" (upward force). It should be slightly raised, as if suspended. Properly managing "ding jin" results in a light and agile body, embodying the concept of "full body lightness."

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August 23, 2023
Read more about the article The basic principles of practicing Tai Chi Chuan for the shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, and fingers. – Hong Junsheng
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The basic principles of practicing Tai Chi Chuan for the shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, and fingers. – Hong Junsheng

Shoulders: Should be relaxed, resembling the arms hanging from the shoulders like ropes. This not only keeps the arms and hands flexible but also maintains the body's balance even when the arms are moved or pressed by external forces. Elbows: Elbows should frequently sink with the relaxation of the shoulders. The extension and contraction of the arms should shift direction from the movement of relaxed shoulders and sinking elbows. This ensures that the body's power reaches the hands appropriately and can adapt to changes when facing an opponent.

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August 22, 2023
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The World Combat Games will take place in Riyadh from Oct. 20-30
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World Combat Games 2023

World Combat Games 2023 Dates: October 19-23, 2023 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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August 13, 2023
Read more about the article Silk Reeling Energy in Chen Tai Chi, Chen Xin, Chen Zhaokui & Practice
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Silk Reeling Energy in Chen Tai Chi, Chen Xin, Chen Zhaokui & Practice

The term "缠法" (Chán Fǎ) was proposed by Chen Xin, also known as Chen Xinyi, in his book "Illustrated Explanation of Chen-Style Taijiquan." He stated, "Taijiquan also involves 'Chán Fǎ' (Entwining Techniques)." He further emphasized, "Without understanding this, one cannot comprehend the essence of the martial art." Chen Xin affirmed the significant position of "Chán Fǎ" in the Chen-style Taijiquan routines and elaborated on its various forms: "there are 'Jin Chán' (Advancing Entwining), 'Tui Chán' (Retreating Entwining), 'Zuo Chán' (Left Entwining), 'You Chán' (Right Entwining), 'Shang Chán' (Upward Entwining), 'Xia Chán' (Downward Entwining), 'Li Chán' (Inward Entwining), 'Wai Chán' (Outward Entwining), 'Shùn Chán' (Clockwise Entwining), 'Nì Chán' (Counterclockwise Entwining), 'Dà Chán' (Large Entwining), and 'Xiǎo Chán' (Small Entwining)."

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August 7, 2023