There are three important steps to achieving satisfactory progress in Taijiquan. The First Step of Progress - Laying the foundation. Start b...

Being “Song” (translated as a state of looseness, relaxation, devoid of tension etc.) is one of the most important concepts of the internal ...

  Peng jin is considered the foremost of the eight jin of taijiquan. Without peng jin actions appear weak and lack the integral elasticity a...

In Taijiquan, there is a saying: "Look first at the feet, then look at the hands”.  Footwork is considered the foundation and precursor...

Taijiquan attaches great importance to the lower abdomen, because "when the lower abdomen is relaxed and calm qi arises naturally” (Wan...

The first step to understanding Taijiquan is that there are no absolutes. For example,  in the concept of Jin (trained appropriate strength)...

Each posture of traditional Taijiquan, whether low, medium or high, has its own strength and purpose.  The purpose of a low frame is to trai...