
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 1 mins Difficulty: 2/5 Language: English  
Year: 2022 Location: Edmonton, Canada
Split-Chen Zhonghua English Instructor Class 20220506. We first learn the form. It is a structure. Then we have to pour power into it. This is referred to as POUR. We pour water to the form, then concrete and eventually steel. Pay attention to the actions of splitting while internalizing.
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Training to establish structure is an important first step in Taijiquan form training. The next step is training how to reinforce the structure with power. This video utilizes pouring water or concrete as a visual guide/illustration in how to make the (3D) form full. A simple template exercise of splitting the hand from the dantian is used to explain the components and the actions that are needed to succeed and increase efficiency at this stage of training. The relationship between volumetric stretching and rotation is highlighted.