What is Wuji stance ?
"The highest martial achievement is the way to peace the world; the intermediate martial achievement brings peace to the mind and body; the lowest martial achievement refines techniques to prevent harm...
Yang Style Taiji (Tai Chi) Applications
Tung Ying-Chieh (董英杰) was a prominent figure in the world of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), celebrated for his profound contribution to the martial art's development and dissemination. Born in 1897 in Ren County, Hebei Province, China, Tung was introduced to martial arts at a young age. His dedication and talent in martial arts led him to become one of the most respected Tai Chi masters of the 20th century.
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Yao Style Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Cultivation Method
Mr. Yao Minglan, styled Fuchun, from Zunhua City, Hebei Province, was a renowned martial artist during the Republic of China era, dedicating his life to martial arts and advocating for the national skill. In 1929, Mr. Yao, together with his fellow disciple Mr. Jiang Rongqiao, co-authored "Lectures on Tai Chi Chuan," which was published in Nanjing and Shanghai in 1930. The book, easily understandable and an excellent teaching material for Tai Chi Chuan, received endorsements and prefaces from Zhang Zhijiang, Li Jinglin, Yu Youren, Zhang Zhankui, and Huang Bainian. Unfortunately, their planned publication of Wang Zongyue's direct lineage of Tai Chi Long Fist (108 forms) did not come to fruition. Nevertheless, Tai Chi Long Fist continues to be passed down in Zunhua, characterized by stretching and bone pulling, encompassing ten major forms including dragon, snake, crane, tiger, horse, chicken, eagle, bear, phoenix, and monkey, with a 20-character secret to its application, offering excellent training effects.
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Must Read Yang Yutan’s “Three Principles”/Guan Zhenjun
Yang Yutan, the martial arts master, was highly respected in the martial arts community. I've heard many stories about Master Yang from my teachers Wang Peisheng, Zheng Shimin, my martial uncles Li Bingci, Weng Fuqi, as well as senior fellow students Gao Zhuangfei and Chen Xingbo. The most memorable aspect to me was his "Three Principles": "Not afraid of criticism regarding martial skills", "Do not argue about martial theory", and "Do not compete for fame and gain". These "Three Principles" were the guiding principles for Master Yang's martial arts practice and personal conduct.
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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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7 Tips to loose up when practice Tai Chi
Warm-up preparation According to the sequence of practicing boxing, warm-up is essential for relaxation. Before punching, stretch your muscles, move your joints, and gently move your whole body, which helps…
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The Essentials of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan explained by Tai Chi Master Wang Yongquan
The fundamental characteristics of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan are natural, gentle, and graceful, making the practitioner feel comfortable during the movements. When practicing Tai Chi, one should focus on demonstrating the features of relaxation, stability, slowness, and evenness. On this basis, gradually learn to use internal energy, achieving a state of relaxation, expansiveness, connectivity, and emptiness.
Can Tai Chi Really Fights ?
This is question been going around for very long time, So many people still confused till today, I get why people are unsure, have doubt , I will Clearly all…