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The Positive Circle, a foundational element of Chen Style Taiji, is a dynamic sequence that taps into your body’s innate potential through three essential phases: In with Elbow, Turn with Waist, and Out with Hand. These movements are further divided into two distinct halves—one emphasizing pulling, the other pushing. Though deceptively simple at first glance, they hold the key to unlocking Taiji’s profound power and subtle elegance. Mastering the Positive Circle is not merely about physical movement; it’s about discovering a deeper harmony between intention, energy, and flow. |
| Master Chen applied these principles to dissect the Yilu form, the fundamental sequence of Chen Style Tai Chi. By analyzing each movement through the lens of hand-foot connections (手脚相连) and the concept of switching, practitioners gain profound insights into the underlying mechanics and energy flow. This understanding, supported by simple mechanical models, not only refines technical skill but also fosters a deeper connection between body and mind. | |
| (This is an edited transcript of the Hand-Foot Connections filmed in Oct, 2010, Edmonton, Canada.) |
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Morning Training with Kelvin: Turning Flowers at the Bottom of the Sea & Posture of Lifting and Blocking i
Turning Flowers at the Bottom of the Sea
At first, I was executing the move with only a central vertical line, which felt weak. When I rotated, I would lose the line, and it would collapse into the rotation.
Kelvin explained that instead of maintaining just a central vertical line, I needed to create an upward stretch. By combining this upward stretch with the rotation, a spiral emerges.
Throughout the day, I practiced this by planting my foot firmly into the ground and extending the stretch all the way upward through my body, reaching to the top of my head.
Key Insight: Separation comes from the contrast between the vertical stretch and the rotation.
Posture of Lifting and Blocking
Kelvin emphasized two main components:
1. Locking the Structure
Place the elbows as if resting on a horizontal table—do not move the elbows while executing the move.
Visualize a nonmoving cross:
A vertical pole running along the back.
A horizontal beam across the shoulders and elbows.
This cross must remain stable, with consistent energy maintaining the structure.
2. Stretching from Elbow to Fist
On both the left and right sides, create a continuous stretch outward from elbow to fist.
The fists are always stretching away from the elbows.
Key Insight: Separation comes from the contrast between the stable, locked structure and the dynamic stretch and rotation from elbow to fist.
Overall Reflection
Both movements demonstrate the principle of separation:
Turning Flowers at the Bottom of the Sea: Vertical stretch vs. rotation.
Lifting and Blocking: Locked structure vs. stretching rotation from elbow to fist.
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