One of the requirements to the road of mastering the art of Tai Chi Chuan is the dedication of practice. Mak Ying Po, who was a student of the famous Tung Ying Chieh, said that “Determination, Humility, Practice, and Patience” were important for gaining a greater interest in Tai Chi Chuan, greater health, and a … [Read more…]
As a practitioner of Tai Chi Chuan, what relation does Wu De have to my art? Wu De can be called the “Martial Code of Conduct”. Wu De is how one, as a martial artist, should conduct themselves in their training with their learning brothers and sisters, their students, their teachers, as well as their … [Read more…]
In our Tai Chi training we are often told to be mindful. So what is mindfulness, and why is it important to our practice of Tai Chi Chuan. Mindfulness is being aware, in the moment, being present in what you are doing and where you are at that moment. We need to be mindful of … [Read more…]
The use of the eyes in traditional Tai Chi Chuan is an often misunderstood or even unknown element of training in many schools. So then, what is the importance of the eyes in the training of Tai Chi Chuan, and how does one train the use of the eyes? This article will focus on the … [Read more…]
Tung Ying Chieh wrote this essay on important points of the practice of Tai Chi Chuan. Tung was a top disciple of the famous Yang Cheng Fu.
Why is being consistent in one’s own practice so important, and what does that really mean? Consistency in one’s practice is vital to progress to higher levels