Yang Broadsword 32 Step Sword Form 42 Step Combined/competition Form 54 Step Yang Sword Form Form practice and applications of sword. For...
Regarding music, whatever floats your boat. Also depends on the environment in which classes are given. I run classes in both a formal MA...
A few more worth reading/collecting: On Taiji theory and form: The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan - Yang Chengfu Stalking Yang...
To those who thanked me for my earlier post , thanks :) From a fair amount of question and research, the conclusion i draw upon regarding the...
WRT the foot: 1)The rear foot pointing outwards, allows one to utilise power off the leg through the hip in a spiral "corkscrew" motion cleanly...
The following is something i tell my students: When looking at Snake Creeps Down, dont look at it from the way it is done or practiced in 24...
Be cautious of training with a cold/virus/flu, as one can place strain on the heart. Over time this could lead to further complications.
Hhmmm.......Pot calling the kettle comes to mind Please be so kind as to point me to any reputable study refuting the practicality of Wing...
Simple, because of a lack of understanding of the art, and judgment based on you tube footage, mixed systems, and lack of first hand experience....
Just my 2 cents worth There seems to be way to much physical power being utilised in the movements. Do a search on youtube of Ma Yueh...
Get the knee up as high as possible first, then raise the toes and extend out with the heel. The act of lifting the knee as high as possible...
Interesting thread I am sorry, but i must disagree with you on this. Besides just offering understanding of shape, posture and spinal...
What if teaching Martial Art is your career ? For me this is the case, I teach Taiji on a full time basis, I have no other form of income other...
Why all the theory ? Every class i spend about 15 - 20 minutes on Taiji Stepping in various postures, Horses Mane, Fair Lady, Brush Knee ,...
For many Martial Arts is just an exercise, sport or means to learn some fighting system for self defense, very few people today follow the old...
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