Tai Chi Chuan - Golden Eagle Martial Arts Center. Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is an ancient Chinese martial art well known for its superior health benefits and high level of effectiveness in combat. At WuDang Martial Arts we are fortunate to be able to offer authentic Yang Family Taijiquan. We offer the "Large Frame" and the "Medium Frame" form of Yang Jian Hou. Taijiquan forms are performed slowly and in a relaxed manner, which has the benefit of calming the mind and releasing the mental and physical tensions that our modern stressful lifestyles can produce. Studies have shown that the daily practice of Taijiquann helps to prevent stress-related diseases such as high blood pressure, digestive problems and heart disease.
It is also commonly recognized as an excellent form of moving meditation. Most know Taijiquan for it's benefits as a health exercise and there are many teachers who only know taijiquan in this way. This is due to the government of China outlawing the practice of martial arts during the cultural revolution. Song shen HEAVEN MAN EARTH TAIJI INTERNATIONAL. GRANDMASTER HUANG SHENG SHYAN push hands.
WuDang Martial Arts Centers. WuDang Martial Arts Center. By Li I Yu - Translated by Ben Lo in the book "The Essence Of T'ai Chi Ch'uan" Formerly people said: being able to attract into emptiness, you can use four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds. Not being able to attract into emptiness, you cannot deflect a thousand pounds. The words are simple, but the meaning complete. The beginner cannot understand it. Desiring to attract into emptiness and use four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, first you must have the correct timing and position.
The Jing (intrinsic energy) raises from the feet, changes into the legs, is stored in the chest, moved in the shoulders and commanded in the waist. Practicing the form every day is the kung fu (way of practicing) of knowing yourself. Pushing hands is the kung fu of knowing others. WuDang Martial Arts Center.
Wang Zongyue (王宗岳) Taiji [The Grand Terminus] comes from Wuji [Formless Void] and is the mother of yin and yang. In motion Taiji separates; in stillness yin and yang unite and return to Wuji. It is not excessive or deficient; it follows a bending and adheres to an extension. When the opponent is hard and I am soft, it is called zou [yielding]. When I follow the opponent and he becomes backed up, it is called nian [adhering]. If the opponent's movement is quick, then quickly respond; if his movement is slow, then follow slowly.
Although there are innumerable variations, the principles that pervade them remain the same. From familiarity with the correct touch [touching hands with a Taiji master], one gradually comprehends jin [intrinsic strength]; from the comprehension of jin one can attain wisdom. Without long practice one cannot suddenly understand Taijiquan. Without effort the jin reaches the top of the head. Let the Qi [vital life energy] sink to the dantien [field of elixir]. Four Secret Words - WuDang Martial Arts Centers. By Wu Yu Xiang - Translation Steffan de Graffenried 敷 覆者，运气于己身，敷布彼劲之上，使不得动也。 To Spread (Fu) - Utilize the Qi in your body, spread it over the opponent's Jin so that he cannot move. 蓋 盖者，以气盖彼来处也。 To Cover (Gai) - Utilize Qi to cover the point of the opponent's incoming attack.
對 对者，以气对彼来处，认定准头而去也。 To Confront (Dui) - Utilize Qi to match [the opponent's Li] precisely. 吞 吞者，以气全吞而入于化也。 To Swallow (Tun) - Utilize Qi to swallow and neutralize [the opponent's Jin] completely. These four words are formless and soundless.