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The Nine Essentials (九要论) 1-4
The Nine Essentials (九要论) The martial arts classic created by General Yue Fei during the Southern Song Dynasty in between 1103-1142. "The Nine Essentials" is a martial arts classic that…
Understand Why Tai Chi is an Effective Fitness Practice ?
The fitness benefits of Tai Chi have been extensively validated through long-term and extensive practical experience, as well as research conducted by sports practitioners, medical professionals, and scientists. It has…
Master Wang Xian’s Tai Chi Quan Q&A. – 3
What should I pay attention to when practicing Tai Chi if I have practiced other styles of martial arts before? First, you need to identify the differences between Tai Chi…
Master Wang Xian’s Tai Chi Quan Q&A. – 2
What is the best time of day to practice Tai Chi? When it comes to the timing of Tai Chi practice, the key is to choose a suitable time for…
Must reads Master Wang Xian’s Tai Chi Quan Q&A. – 1
These questions are directly derived from the practice of Tai Chi Quan, mainly for fitness purposes, and have strong relevance. Experts have provided detailed explanations for these questions. We have…
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Why does Grandmaster Chen Fake only Pass down forms, pushing hands, and free sparring, but not weapons?
This Quote is taken from Mr. Jiang Jiajun's original work "Dialogues with Tai Chi Masters" - Original Records of Master Hong Junsheng's Oral and Demonstrative Teachings. [April 13, 1986] Today…
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How The Eight Trigram Palm and the Way of Health Preservation?
The Influence of Baguazhang on the Musculoskeletal System In the practice of Baguazhang, there is an emphasis on the principles of "rolling, drilling, expanding, and wrapping," which relate to the…
Annotated Insights from Yang Luchan and Chen Weiming: Tai Chi Quan Classic
Tai Chi Classic / Poetry In every movement, the whole body should be light and agile, with a continuous connection. Qi should be expanded, and the spirit should be internally focused. There should be no defects, no concavities or protrusions, and no interruptions. The root is in the foot, developed in the leg, controlled by the waist, and expressed through the fingertips. From the foot to the leg to the waist, it must be a complete and unified energy. Only by moving forward and backward can one achieve opportunity and advantage. If there are moments without opportunity or advantage, the body will become scattered, and the source of the problem must be sought in the waist and legs.