A perspective on silk-reeling training by Zhang Xuexin, a student of Feng Zhiqiang, 18-generation. Chen style Taijiquan and founder of Chen Style Xinyi Hun Yuan Taijiquan. Feng Zhiqiang, a leading student of Chen Fake is one of the most famous exponents of Taijiquan in the world. He is also well-known for promoting a complete set Read More
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Fang Ning On Tai Chi Chuan Kung-Fu
Translated by Vincent Chu It is common among martial artists to discuss their skills. The same is true of Tai Chi Chuan practitioners. We have seen a competition match where an older man defeated a younger man; we heard from our teachers and read from books how the Yang Family members’ kung-fu was so Read More
Fang Ning Push Hands
Fang Ning Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Professor Fang Ning, 83 years old, speaks fluent English and Japanese, graduated from an Amercian Mission School, St. John University in Shanghai, China, in 1947 with degrees in Political Science and Economic. He has been practicing and researching qigong for more than 50 years. He is the 5th Read More
80 Years Old – Wei ShuRen
The key points to observe in T’ai Chi Practice
1. Relax the neck and suspend the head from the crown point. 2. The eyes should focus and concentrate on the direction in which the ch’i flows. 3. Relax the chest and the back. 4. Drop and relax the shoulders; drop and relax the elbows. 5. The wrist should be set comfortably while the fingers Read More
Grandmaster Wang Yongquan (1903 – 1987)
Yang Style Taiji Grandmaster Wang Yongquan (1903 ~ 1987) Student of Yang Jianhou, Yang Shaohou and Yang Chenfu 楊氏太極拳第四代宗師 / 汪永泉 (1903–1987)
The Five Virtues of T’ai Chi Ch’uan
1. Your study should be broad, diversified. Do not limit yourself. This principle can be compared to your stance, which moves easily in many different directions. 2. Examine and question. Ask yourself how and why T’ai Chi works. This principle can be compared to your sensitivity, which is receptive to that comparison which others ignore. Read More
The Eight Truths of T’ai Chi
1. Do not be concerned with form. Do not be concerned with the ways in which form manifests. It is best to forget your own existence. 2. Your entire body should be transparent and empty. Let inside and outside fuse together and become one.. 3. Learn to ignore external objects. Allow your mind to guide Read More
Taiji push hand of Ms. Bian Zhiqin
Ms. Bian Zhiqin is the 20th generation disciple of Chen-style Taiji and the 6th generation disciples of Wu-style Taiji. In this video, Ms. Bian Zhiqin explain and show the 4 inside force of Peng, Lv, Ji, and An in taiji. QQ group number is: 39825339. Welcome to the blog of Ms. Bian Zhiqin: Read More
The Legend of Li Ching-Yuen
In the province of Szechwan in China lived until last week Li Ching-yun. In China where Age means something he was a great man. By his own story he was born in 1736, had lived 197 years. By the time he was ten years old he had traveled in Kansu, Shansi, Tibet, Annam, Siam and Read More
Li Tianji Taijiquan
Yang style long form performed by Li Tianji (1913-1996), son of Li Yulin, who was student of Li Jinglin, Sun Lutang and Yang Chengfu. Li Tianji studied wushu from his father, Li Yulin, as well as from his father’s masters, Sun Lutang and Li Jinglin. He graduated from the Shandong Wushu Institute, became a college Read More
What is Peng Jin?
What is Peng Jin and is it better to maintain a little in the arms for example to prevent people from coming in? People misunderstand Peng. There is another word with the same sound and only one stroke different that means something like structure or framework and people often think this is what is meant Read More
Master Ma Yuehliang and Madame Wu
An Interview with the two prominent proponents of Wu Style Taiji Master Ma Yue Liang and Madame Wu. Links: Search YouTube for Ma YuehLiang youtube.com
Wudang Gong Fu
More links: Wudang Wushu 武当山 武術 (part 1) youtube.com Wudang Wushu 武当山 武術 (part 2) youtube.com Wudang Wushu 武当山 武術 (part 3) youtube.com Wudang Wushu 武当山 武術 (part 4) youtube.com Wudang Wushu 武当山 武術 (part 5) youtube.com Wudang Gong Fu 武当 功夫 (part 1) youtube.com Wudang Gong Fu 武当 功夫 (part 2) youtube.com Wudang Gong Read More
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