Chinese Whispers

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Sinking qi to the dantian or to the feet?

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  The question of whether to sink qi to the dantian or into the feet during practice is a common one, and there is not a single definitive a...

Observing and adapting...

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In quan theory, it is said, "Meet hardness with softness" and "Clever hands reverse the critical juncture." As long as t...
Friday, 18 August 2023

Leading with intention...

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The guiding principle of Taijiquan is to lead with intention (yi), which governs the movements. Without the proper intention, the form becom...
Friday, 14 July 2023

Thawing ice...

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 A body that has not realised “song鬆” is likened to a block of ice;  movements can only rely on the strength of the bones and musculature to...

Keep the Fire Burning...

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According to “The Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine",  “each breath (inhale and exhale) moves the pulse six inches”; “eac...

"Nothing but a circle"...

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 The seemingly profound Taijiquan is actually "nothing but a circle". Taijiquan master Yang Chengfu said: "Taijiquan is made ...

Static Balance...

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Static balance is the most basic balance and the most difficult to realise. Because the most basic things are often the most overlooked. The...
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