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The Art of Longevity: Shaolin Nei Gong and Yan Shou Gong in the Teachings of Master Yap Boh Heong
A synthesis of Master Yap Boh Heong’s teachings on authentic Southern Shaolin Nei Gong and Yan Shou Gong 延壽功 — the lineage, the roadmap, the Six Levels of Internal Energy, and the operational role of the myofascial “strings” — drawn from his interviews and course previews on The Martial Man.
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Ziran Quan 自然拳 — Natural Boxing: The Hidden Art of Effortless Power
A deep dive into Ziranmen — Natural Boxing — its Taoist roots, legendary lineage from Dwarf Xu through Du Xinwu and Wan Laisheng, and a complete condensation of its philosophy and training methods.
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The Eighteen Luohan Exercises According to the Daoist Shengxiao
A complete translation of ???????? (Wisdom of the Luohans of the Western Regions) by the Daoist Shengxiao (circa 1800), from ?????? Authentic Teachings of Shaolin. Translated by Paul Brennan.
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Yi Leads Qi: How to Apply the Mind in Taiji Practice
The most pivotal — and most misunderstood — instruction in all of Taijiquan: Yi (?, intent) leads Qi (?, vital energy), and Qi moves the body. This post explores what that means in practice, how the classics explain it, and the developmental stages every serious practitioner must pass through.
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The Rule of the Square and the Circle: T’ai Chi’s Hidden Geometry of Power
The square and the circle are T’ai Chi boxing’s fundamental geometries — and both must always be present. Discover how the circular outer form conceals a square inner structure, and why this principle is the direct physical expression of Yin and Yang in martial practice.
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Ma Hai Long and the Living Heart of Wu Taijiquan
Dr. Ma Hai Long, son of Grand Master Ma Yue Liang, is the living guardian of Shanghai Wu-style Taijiquan. Drawing on his MADDECODE interviews and the classical teachings of his lineage, this post explores the five training principles, the four root principles of the Taiji Treatise, and how to apply them in daily practice.
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You Are the Animator, Not the Animated — The Teachings of Howard Huai Hsiang Wang
Wang Huai Hsiang distilled a lifetime of Chinese Kung Fu and internal alchemy into Prana Dynamics — a radical, empirical science of reverse self-engineering. His core insight: you are not a body with energy. You are the conscious awareness through which the body temporarily exists.
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太極拳十要 – Yang Chengfu’s Ten Essential Points Explained
Yang Chengfu’s Ten Essential Points (太極拳十要) are the foundational principles of Yang-style Taijiquan, orally transmitted to Chen Weiming and first published in 1925. Adam Mizner offers a layered, embodied commentary on each point — from the suspension of the crown to the stillness at the heart of movement.
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The Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳論)
太極拳論 by 王宗岳 太極者,無極而生,陰陽之母也。動之則分,靜之則合。無過不及,隨曲就伸。人剛我柔謂之走,我順人背謂之黏。動急則急應,動緩則緩隨。雖變化萬端,而理為一貫。由著熟而漸悟懂勁,由懂勁而階及神明,然非用力之久,不能豁然貫通焉。虛領頂勁,氣沉丹田,不偏不倚,忽隱忽現。左重則左虛,右重則右杳,仰之則彌高,俯之則彌深,進之則愈長,退之則愈促。一羽不能加,蠅蟲不能落,人不知我,我獨知人。英雄所向無敵,蓋皆由此而及也。斯技旁門甚多,豈虛學哉!有旋轉之法,得心應手,惟口傳心授,方能得之。 The Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan by Wang Zongyue “Tai Chi is born from Wu Chi (the state of undifferentiated and limitless potential), and it is the mother of Yin and Yang. When there is motion, it divides; when there is stillness, it unites. Do not exceed or fall short; follow the…
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Treaties of Tai Chi Chuan
Famous Taiji Treatises The classical literature of Taijiquan is a fairly bounded canon of texts written between the 18th and early 20th centuries, supplemented by works attributed to earlier, sometimes legendary figures. The list below collects the principal treatises and songs that practitioners and scholars actually draw on, organised into foundational treatises, classical songs (歌訣),…
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Dong Zhong Qiu Jing (动中求静)
Dong Zhong Qiu Jing (动中求静) i.e. “Seek stillness within movement” is a fundamental principle in Tai Chi Chuan. The phrase encapsulates the harmonious integration of movement and stillness. Harmony of Movement and Stillness: The importance of maintaining an inner sense of calm and tranquility even while the body is in motion. In Tai Chi, physical…
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Ju Shou Tou Zu (举手投足)
The Tai Chi Chuan phrase “Ju Shou Tou Zu (举手投足)” translates roughly to “raising the hand and moving the foot,”. This phrase embodies the principle that even the simplest actions carry profound energetic intent and unity. Each movement, no matter how minor, is deeply integrated with the body’s inner Qi (vital energy) flow, driven by…
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Shou Xin Ru Yi (手心如意)
The Taiji phrase “Shou Xin Ru Yi (手心如意)” translates to “Hands and heart as one” or more commonly, “Heart’s desire fulfilled.” This phrase emphasizes the harmony between intention and physical movement in Tai Chi practice. Explanation: Shou (手): Hands. Xin (心): Heart or mind/intention. Ru Yi (如意): As desired or as one wishes. In the…
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Tai Gong and Fang Song: Mastering Chu Shong Tin’s Principles in Wing Chun
Investigating “Fang Song” of the Spine: An Introduction to Chu Shong Tin’s Tai Gong in Wing Chun In the practice of Wing Chun, a martial art focused on efficiency and directness, two fundamental concepts—“Seng” (also known as “Sung”) and “Tai Gong”—play a crucial role in achieving proper body structure, alignment, and energy management. Developed and…
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太極答問 — Answering Questions about Taiji
– ???? ????? ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT TAIJI Including SINGLE POSTURE PRACTICE METHODS ??? by Chen Weiming [1929] [translation by Paul Brennan, Oct, 2012] – ???? Answering Questions About Taiji ????? including “Single Posture Practice Methods” – [calligraphy by Chen Weiming] – ???? “Analyze and make clear the smallest details.” ???? – calligraphy by Li Jinglin…
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