September 19th, 2007
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 hurt muscles, and the tiredness of jumping, but just move naturally to find the potential of power of origin. It is an exercise to develop the your original power. (more…)
September 18th, 2007
- 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 matching of breathing with movements for beginners may, however, be harmful. After about one year’s practice of Tai Chi Chuan when the movements become correct, smooth and effortless, the teacher may be requested to give instructions on the method of breathing during the exercise. (more…)
September 18th, 2007
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 and mastering the maximum skills, but few have succeeded. However, a learner can improve his skill if he keeps on practising and someday he will become an expert. As the saying goes: Drops falling, if they fall constantly, will bore through a stone. (more…)
Words of Experience by Tung Ying Chieh
