by Admin | Jul 31, 2012 | Tai Chi
The Chinese divide fighting techniques into four categories: hand attacks (fists, elbows, push…), feet attacks (kicks, knees,…), wrestling (throws, grappling) called Shuai Jiao, and joint locks (or Qin Na). These are broad categories that are common to ALL...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2012 | Tai Chi
A core idea of Taoism is the concept of Sancai, or the trinity of the universe. The number three reflects the generating power, the imbalance of forces needed to move forward. In the Tao Te Ching we see: The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two...
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,...
