by Admin | Jul 17, 2017 | 13 postures, Tai Chi
A look at the final third of the 13 Postures, in video format, because pictures, a thousand words,...
by Admin | Jul 17, 2017 | 13 postures, Tai Chi
An old video I did several years ago, but it is still correct! This video covers the first part of the 13 Postures, form the Hidden Tradition of the Yang Style of Tai Chi....
by Admin | Jun 18, 2012 | 13 postures
The 13 Postures is a short set of movement which introduces the core movements and ideas of Tai Chi Chuan. Though simpler than the Open Hand Form (First Duan, etc…) it encapsulates many core ideas of both Tai Chi and Taoism and is worthy of much study. The 13...
by Admin | Jun 18, 2012 | 13 postures, Tai Chi, Uncategorized
Another core idea is that one uses: Circles to Deflect, Squares to Attack This means that moves that are considered offensive will follow straight lines. Moves that are defensive will be circular. Defensive Moves are Ward Off and Roll Back. These two moves are...
by Admin | Jun 18, 2012 | 13 postures
A quick answer is because there are 13 postures in the form: 1st segment: Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, Seal it Closed 2nd segment: Drag Down, Brush Knee, Play the Pipa 3rd segment: Pluck or Drag Down, Twist the Joint, Elbow Strike, Shoulder Strike, Ward Off, Roll Back,...
