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Stability vs. Mobility in Taijiquan
Taijiquan prevents falls and other difficulties in elderly populations, but how does Taijiquan balance stability with mobility in fit practitioners?
Taijiquan’s Secondary Energy/Power Techniques
In two previous articles I presented unorthodox views of the four primary jin of Taijiquan’s thirteen energies/techniques peng, lu, ji, and
Taijiquan’s Rebounding (掤 Peng) And Diverting (履 Lu) (A Ball’s Response to Incoming Force)
Two of the thirteen energies/techniques (十三式 shi san shi) of Taijiquan (太極拳) are peng (掤 rebound or “ward off”) and lu (履 divert or “roll …
Taijiquan’s Pressing (按 An) and Squeezing (挤 Ji) (Attacking an Opponent’s Defensive Sphere)
This article addresses attacking a partner/opponent’s defensive “sphere” using an (press) and ji (squeeze), two of the thirteen energies/techniques of …
Fangsong (放松) and Peng (掤) in Taijiquan
In the practice of Taijiquan, we strive to properly balance the yin and yang principles such that there is no excess and no deficiency, no
School Traditions/Principles (Daotong 道統)
Just as every individual has their personality and idiosyncrasies, schools of Taijiquan (太極拳) also have specific traditions and rules (daotong, 道統, …
Taking The Initiative In Taijiquan
Wu Yuxiang’s Taijiquan classic states “You must act according to your opponent, not try to do things from yourself, for if you go along with your opponent,
Taijiquan – Moving Through Molasses
Some practitioners who are older or primarily practice for health practice as softly as possible. Some instead practice as if moving, or "swimming" through …
Softness, Sensitivity, and Science in Taijiquan
Weber’s Law of Just Noticeable Differences can help us understand our perceptions of changes in force against an opponent when practicing Taijiquan …
Lessons from Taijiquan Interactive Weapons Practice
Many Taijiquan (太極拳) practitioners never learn interactive weapons, and some do not even study weaponless interactive
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