Twisting the towel is one of the foundational exercises of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. it is also called the four-cardinal yin yang split.
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These terms in this category will help you understand the instructions and theory better in learning Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method.
Sometimes you move, sometimes you don’t. Some parts of the body should move while other parts must be tranquil. The correct application of these is taiji. Read more
Pulling energy is also called “Pull back”, or “Roll Back”. In general it is an energy pulling the opponent towards yourself. The key is that your pulling power must originate from your own dantian. It cannot originate from your hand. Here is a video clip to illustrate this point.
Rotation is the driving force of all taiji movements. Rotation is movement without displacement of space. Here is a video clip of a rotation. It is similar to the concept of hinge and axis. Read more
The energy on the body must sometimes be connected and other times disconnected. Here is a video example of how the energy can be connected.
The body must be trained to have multiple axis and they must be in multiple dimensions. One of them is the VERTICAL AXIS. Vertical axis acts exactly the same way as a door hinge. Read more
One of the most important concepts in Chen Style Taijiquan. The word was originally used by Chen Xin in his “Illustrated Book of Chen Family Taijiquan”.
The term means the turning of the joint. It refers to a method used in Chen Style Taijiquan to change the angles of force without the opponent knowing.
This term refers to the attempt to engage in rotation without the ability to maintain one’s center. This flaw results in destabilization of structure and balance, and loss of power as a consequence. In Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method “tossing” is considered one of the ills of the practice, a weakness to be overcome if progress is to occur.
http://practicalmethod.com/lang/en/2010/11/tossing-online-video-trailer/
- displace, displacement: to move physically out of position <a floating object displaces water> Read more
To adjust to or keep in proper measure or proportion, e.g. to modulate your force appropriately. Similar concepts include proportional movements, adjust while moving, etc.
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