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Five Key Words
Li Yuyi(1832-1892) Reading: First Word: QUIETNESS (of Mind) Unless the mind is quiet, it cannot give it’s full attention. The hands, which move to the front, back, left and right, would have no control; so the mind must be quiet. In the very beginning you cannot direct your movement, therefore Read more…
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Four Secret Words
Wu Yi Xiang(1812-1880) Reading: To SPREAD is to circulate the Chi in my body, to spread it upon his strength so he cannot move freely. To COVER is to use my Chi to cover the point of his attack. To CONFRONT is to use my Chi to match his approach Read more…
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Tia Chi Chuan Classics
Wu Yi Xiang (1812-1880) Reading: When one begins to move, the entire body should be light and flexible and the movement must be continuos. The Chi should be expanding with vitality and the mind should be in tranquility. There should be no gaps nor unevenness nor interruptions. Your feet are Read more…
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Essential Principles for Practicing Tai Chi
Wu Yi Xiang (1812-1880) Reading: The mind moves the Chi calmly and naturally, then the Chi penetrates the bones. The Chi moves the body smoothly and continuously (flexibly and in good coordination) then the body can conveniently follow the mind. Be freshly animated, then there will be no problem with Read more…
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A Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan
Wang Zongyue(1720-1800?) Reading Tai Chi, the Great Ultimate, that comes out of Wu Chi, the Non-Ultimate, is the Initiator of… Read more »
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The Song of 13 Movements
Reading The thirteen movements should not be viewed lightly. The life-origin of Tai Chi is as the waist. Attention must… Read more »
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The Song of 13 Movements- Anonymous
Reading The thirteen movements should not be viewed lightly. The life-origin of Tai-Chi is at the waist. Attention must be… Read more »
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Tai Chi Chuan Sequence- Third Section
Reading: 10. Carry the Tiger Back to the Mountain Bao Hu Kui Shan Figures 191-200 31. Diagonal Single-whip Xie Dan Bian Figures 201-203 32. The Wild Horse Parts It’s Mane- Right Zuo/You Ye Ma Fen Zong Figures 204-205 32. The Wild Horse Parts It’s Mane- Left Zuo/You Ye Ma Fen Read more…
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Tia Chu Chuan Sequence- Second Section
Reading: 10. Carry the Tiger Back to the Mountain Bao Hu Kui Shan Figures 57-66 11. The Great Roc-Bird Stretches It’s Wings Da Peng Zhan Chi Figures 67-69 12. Look at the Fist Under the Elbow Zhou Di Kan Chui Figures 70-73 13. Left/ Right Step Back, Repulse the Monkey- Read more…