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This is my 603rd repetition of the form in 2012.
I started learning the Yilu form in October 2011 and only recently completed learning all 81 moves. This was probably the 5th-6th Yilu I have performed end-to-end without interruption. My moves in the 2nd half are still not very smooth and full of mistakes.
This place is called Austimer Beach, about 1.5 hour train south from Sydney. I was trying to catch the sun rising, but too bad it was blocked by the cloud that morning.
At the second annual Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taiji and Health Conference and Competition.
Steve lost to Wang Feng at the Second Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taijiquan Conference and Competition in May 2012.
架子
“架子”是“拳架”一词的更口语，更随意的说法。练太极的都把“架子”挂在嘴边上。练套路叫“走架”，叫“盘架子”。师傅对生徒练的套路里的错误加以纠正，以及为提高生的套路水平而加以指点，都叫“拨架子”，因为“拨”字，含有“拨正”和“点拨”的意思。 Read more
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Two videos by Chen Zhonghua. One with Michael Koh on Daqingshan in May 2011. When we push hands or making moves, one of the most common problems is that the whole body (parts other than the part used) are engaged. In this video, Master Chen Zhonghua shows Michael Koh how to push with his hands without engaging his shoulders. As you can see in the video, this is not easy to do. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 2 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The second video is made in Edmonton in Jan. 2012. It is 5:45 long and covers the rotation and movement requirements of the shoulder. How the shoulder can rotate 360 degree. The last topic is on Zhuan Guan.
I hope someone who knows Chinese and/or TaiChiQuan literature help me on this one. Read more
I can’t help but to be amazed by this young lad. Just look at his posture alignments. God! He is going to grow up to be an amazing TaiChiQuan master.
Master Chen,
I am starting to feel something new. It’s related to the post on the “Sweet Spot”. Is it possible to initiate movement or generate power from the elbows? I cannot differentiate the difference yet. Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEhJwLifhVI
check out Michael’s other Practical Method video from his youtube channel
It was a beautiful morning in Phoenix, Arizona. Went to my Tai Chi class at 7:30am. Adam, Read more
Eventually, the positioning of the feet and stances must also be taken into consideration and perfected. When the body is properly connected, the legs are naturally brought in and the knees pushed out as far as possible without compromising the structure of the rest of body. Read more
In terms of learning the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system, the assumption is that unless you have a special method, you are not learning. You might disagree with this assumption and believe, like many others, that you are learning and making progress. Your beliefs and conclusions are based on criteria that are not taiji, therefore, they are not valid. Read more
Below are the students authorized by Master Chen to teach Practical Method
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Demonstration, instruction and drills about the pulling energy of taijiquan. This is part of the Jan. 2012 Toronto workshop on Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method. Related explanations about shoulder, elbow, kua, alignment, vertical axis are given in light of the pulling energy. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 39 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto, Canada
The Wired article in Geekdad reviews the body structure and alignment required for drawing the bow.
Quote: Now compare the grip; Hawkeye is gripping the bow mostly from the side; his fingers wrapped solidly around the handle, with his wrist off to the side in an attempt to get it out of the way, hence the first arm guard. By contrast, Brady’s hand is holding the bow very lightly, just a couple of fingertips resting on it. The bow is pressed against the base of his thumb, his palm is at a 45-degree angle, and his wrist bones point directly into the center of the bow. This makes for a lot less bow movement and a much more accurate shot. Read more
When Master asked me to write about Taiji from the point of view of a dancer, I thought it was a rather insurmountable task. I feel that I know so little about both. Yes, I have danced what is collectively known as Salsa for 18 years, but the old adage is that the more you know, the more you don’t know. I have been reluctant to put anything on paper. Read more
I have a question that I hope someone can answer. What is the correct way to stomp when training ? Are there any training exercises we can do to be able to stomp the right way when doing the form? I know that there is a wrong and a right way to stomp. I know that when it is done right it is very powerful. I just want to make sure I’m doing that right.
In a few days we will have some videos to post on our work today. Thanks to K. S. Loke of Malaysia and Michael Koh of Singapore for arranging this. I hope we will have some good teaching/learning videos of the foundations of the Practical Method out of this.
The circle, simply put, is the basis of every move in the Taijiquan Practical Method system. Every action or movement in the form is actually a part or variation of either the negative or positive circle. Therefore, common sense would suggest that one must gain a deep understanding of the circle and its mechanics in order to have any kind of understanding of Taijiquan and its practical applications. Read more
