Chinese Whispers

Sunday, 17 July 2022

Controlled Breathing

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When beginners first learn Taijiquan invariably there will be unconscious tension in the body that results in unnatural and uneven breathing...

Song in Tuishou and Form

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Many people tui shou without first realising “song”.  The burden of the stiffness and tension in their own bodies slow them down and make th...

Extracting Internal Power

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Learning the traditional form of Taijiquan is to gradually learn the potential internal power of the discipline. However, after the realisat...

Relaxation the Foundation of Internal Training

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Whole body relaxation is the foundation of Neijia (internal) training. The concept of "da song da san” (big loosening big expansion) em...

Taijiquan's Eye Method

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The concerted action and appropriate use of the “eye method” (yan fa) should be present in all aspects of training,  be it taolu, tuishou, s...
Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Taijiquan's Three Axes

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One of the most basic requirements that Taijiquan players must be aware of is the three axes that support and balance the body when standing...

Four Fundamental Rules

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Four fundamental rules of Taijiquan movements are: "With every turning there must be sinking; With every sinking there must be leading;...
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"Whispers" from the Chinese Taijiquan/Internal Arts community. Interpretations - Reflections - Observations - Commentaries - by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim
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