Tag: tai chi chuan

  • Understanding the Jin Lu Points 勁路: Releasing the Gateways of Trained Power

    Adam Mizner’s short demonstration of the jin lu points (勁路) gives a rare concrete handle on how the eight gates live as pathways in the body. This post investigates the teaching — what the points are, why integration and central equilibrium are the non-negotiable precondition, and how the gaze, yi, qi, body and hand must…

  • Yang Style Tai Chi Ball

    By Yang Fukui, as told to Bob Feldman The Taiji ball or “qiu” is an integral part of intermediate and advanced training in Yang Taijiquan. While there was some interest in the ball among Taiji practitioners in the 1920’x and 1930’s, interest subsequently diminished and few people, even in China today, are familiar with its…