Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 mins Difficulty: 1/5 Language: English   Year: 2024 Location: Ottawa, Canada
10 dongjiao bu dongshou-Ottawa Practical Method Workshop 20241019-20. Move your feet, not your hands. Training to use the lower body for movements and power. The upper body is used only to hold and secure.
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Theory-Zhujigong 筑基功 Core Elements-zhuan 转-Video Package 1. Either a complete shun or a complete ni in 360 degrees, is a zhuan (rotation). zhuan is not considered a movements/toss/wiggle. zhuan is one of the desired taiji actions. The other desired action is 伸 shen (stretch)。
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Theory-Zhujigong 筑基功 Core Elements-shunni-Video Package 1. If right hand is used, shun is a clockwise turn while ni is a counter clockwise turn. We try to turn as much as possible, though we can never complete 360 degrees.
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Traditional martial arts, exemplified by figures like Master Chen and his teacher Master Hong, emphasize restraint, responsibility, and ethical conduct over raw power or showmanship. Violence is viewed as a last resort, and martial knowledge is entrusted only to students of proven character, reflecting the deep responsibility teachers bear. The teacher-student bond, rooted in Confucian ideals, safeguards against the misuse of power, while historical betrayals and modern temptations like ego, fame, and wealth serve as cautionary tales. Modern comparisons between traditional martial arts and competitive sports or MMA often overlook the deeper purpose of these arts: self-cultivation, moral integrity, and the wisdom to wield power responsibly. At its core, traditional martial arts are not about victory in combat but about understanding one’s capabilities, respecting their consequences, and choosing restraint over aggression.