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Words of Experience by Tung Ying Chieh
Translated by Albert Tang 1. Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art exercise. Strength is produced in the bones. Power is reserved at the muscles. It does not require one to have tough skin or thick muscles, but sunken “chi” and strong bones are required. Therefore, learners have no suffering of broken bones and [...]
Tung Ying Jieh’s Taijiquan Basic Instructions
Relax Use slow, continuous Movements In learning, do not apply any force in the movements. In practicing the exercise, one will gradually gain strength and know how to apply it. In learning,use natural breathing through the nose, but keep the breathing slow and gentle. With practice, breathing will be gradually mateched with the movements. Intentional [...]
Talks On The Practice Of Taijiquan
Narrated by Yang Cheng Fu Recorded by Zhang Hong Kui From the book “Yang Style Taijiquan” by Yang Zhen Duo There are many schools of Chinese wushu (martial arts), all with technical skills based on philosophy. Since ancient times, many people have devoted their lifetime and energy to probing the nature and essence of wush [...]