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?
Training
Understanding The Science-Backed Health Benefits of Tai Chi: A Beginner’s Guide
Many Western fitness and exercise programs work from the outside to inside. Strength training springs immediately to mind, and even running fits into this mold,
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 an.
Comfortable Clothing For Practicing Tai Chi Is A Must
Whether you are taking part in a class indoors or by yourself outdoors, wearing comfortable clothing for practicing Tai Chi is a must.
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 back”).
Tai Chi and Tea
Both tea and Tai Chi come from China and after exploring these art forms it has become obvious that along with cultural connections they complement each other.
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 Taijiquan
Are You Comfortable?
Similarly, Tai Chi practice brings us face to face with discomfort. This is probably the reason that 99% of people quit after a few lessons.
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 protrusions…
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, orthodoxy).