These corrections and instruction have made a huge difference in kua movement and solidifying connection from toe to finger. Would like to share these learnings for discussion.
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Get out of the way
Posted on February 22, 2007 by gordontmuir
The last workshop I attended with Master Chen Zhonghua had him correcting me on structural positions, and pushing hands positions with an idea that connects with several other, higher level ideas he has previously taught.
In the posture following the first Single Whip the left hand briefly is doing the Seven Inch Knife position. When Master [...]
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Toilets and spirals
Posted on February 13, 2007 by BlogEditor
In this post John and Dave gave us their thoughts on the spiral movements and how to use them in taiji fighting.
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Power cannot change direction, structure can.
Posted on February 9, 2007 by BlogEditor
We constently work with two aspects of movement: power and structure. On the body the power must be on the outer limbs: Head, finger and feet. In relation to the opponent, the power (physically the outer limbs listed above) must always stay on (point at) the opponent’s center line.
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