The characteristics of Taijiquan fajin is the combination of the linear rebound strength generated from the ground and the spiral rotational strength of the body (left-right rotation, top-bottom folding), together with the optimisation of the body’s integrated strength, and in relation to the precise contact point of a target.
Fajin is actually a combination of displacement and spherical movements; but in addition to that, at the precise moment of fajin, as well as pushing from the ground the waist and arms unfold, resulting in the characteristic explosive power. Many Taijiquan players find it difficult to execute fajin, or are not doing it properly.
The reason may be that whole body power is not integrated. The actions of generating force from the ground and the rotational spherical movements of the waist and upper limbs are not synchronised and its implementation is interrupted.
The second reason is insufficient tuishou experience and skill - to realise what is over-reaching and under commitment (too hard or too soft); to know when to neutralise force and when to take advantage of gaps; to not be always in a passive position; and not able to sense the best moment for fajin.
‘Listening’ skill and fajin are closely linked. Without this realisation a player may only be able to bear or overcome forty percent of an opponent’s power, and emit only about twenty percent of his own power (the ideal suggested is at least eighty percent). Fajin needs to be crisp, delivered to the intended point and produce the desired effect. Cracking away randomly with no intention and no content is a common sight with many practitioners.
Fajin is actually a combination of displacement and spherical movements; but in addition to that, at the precise moment of fajin, as well as pushing from the ground the waist and arms unfold, resulting in the characteristic explosive power. Many Taijiquan players find it difficult to execute fajin, or are not doing it properly.
The reason may be that whole body power is not integrated. The actions of generating force from the ground and the rotational spherical movements of the waist and upper limbs are not synchronised and its implementation is interrupted.
The second reason is insufficient tuishou experience and skill - to realise what is over-reaching and under commitment (too hard or too soft); to know when to neutralise force and when to take advantage of gaps; to not be always in a passive position; and not able to sense the best moment for fajin.
‘Listening’ skill and fajin are closely linked. Without this realisation a player may only be able to bear or overcome forty percent of an opponent’s power, and emit only about twenty percent of his own power (the ideal suggested is at least eighty percent). Fajin needs to be crisp, delivered to the intended point and produce the desired effect. Cracking away randomly with no intention and no content is a common sight with many practitioners.
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