Direction: It refers to the body part alignment direction and the force direction. It is an important part of the trinity of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. The other two are timing and speed. Angle is used synonymously with direction.
Knowledge : Glossary and terms
The space between two points of action. The distance between two points is regarded as a space that can be manipulated in taiji actions.
Timing： The activity and force that is caused by the utilization or manipulation of time or lack of time.
Momentum： inertia of force. In taijiquan practice, momentum force simply means movement that cannot be stopped.
Popping: One part of the body moving outside of the restricted area. Size and area restriction is a central key in Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. Mostly common body part that pops is the shoulder.
Powering Up： To increase size, length or compression within a fixed area.
