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15 posts

Taiji Basics: One-Legged Stance

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The One-Legged Stance – 独立步(Dú Lì Bù) is about standing on one leg; it requires focus and control. The concept is about creating your own space and cultivating your inner calmness.

Sep 24, 2024

Taiji Basics: Double-Hand Push

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The Double-Hand Push – 双手推 (Shuāng Shǒu Tuī) consists of minimal movements; it requires inner calmness and precision. The concept is about generating power with minimal force.

Sep 12, 2024

Taiji Basics: Single-Hand Push

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The Single-Hand Push – 单手推 (Dān Shǒu Tuī) is a very straightforward movement; the hip rotation is used to send a pushing-like impulse to your hand.

Sep 10, 2024

Taiji Basics: Single-Hand Whip

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The Single-Hand Whip – 单鞭 (Dān Biān) is like a Taiji signature move; you can see it in any Taijiquan routine, and the freedom for personal interpretation is vast.

Sep 3, 2024

Taiji Basics: Brushing Over the Knee

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Brushing Over the Knee – 搂膝 (Lǒu Xī) is often seen in Taijiquan; it is about the efficiency of our physical structure and energy transmission.

Aug 29, 2024

Taiji Basics: Parting the Horse's Mane

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Parting the Horse's Mane – 马分鬃 (Mǎ Fēn Zhōng) is a classic movement in Taijiquan that intensely embodies the internal coordination of Yin and Yang.

Aug 28, 2024

Taiji Basics: Cloud Hands Backward

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Cloud Hands Backward, also known in Chinese as 後雲手 (Hòu Yún Shǒu), is the second basic movement students usually learn when beginning Taijiquan.

Aug 27, 2024

Taiji Basics: Cloud Hands Forward

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Cloud Hands Forward, also known in Chinese as 前雲手 (Qián Yún Shǒu), is the first basic movement students usually learn when beginning Taijiquan.

Aug 26, 2024

The Dragon Sword Tutorial - Long Hua Jian

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The Dragon Sword routine stands out due to its simple yet efficient movements, which complement the dedicated efforts of a Gong fu practitioner.

Jul 3, 2024

Wudang Sword Handling Basics

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Hold the sword with respect and intention. Feel its weight and balance, and let it shape your movements. Through practice, one will develop strength, agility, and precision.

Jun 10, 2024

Daoist Gong Fu Basic Fist Tutorial

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The Gong Fu Basic Fist, also known as Jīběnquán (基本拳), is the fundamental form of internal Daoist martial arts. This set of techniques includes all the essential positions and transitions to promote internal movement and relaxation.

Dec 22, 2023

Wudang Baguazhang Tutorial

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Bā Guà Zhǎng is believed to have been developed by 董海川 (Dǒng Hǎi Chuān) in the 清 (Qin) dynasty. During a travel to the southern side of the long river (江南), it is said that he acquired inspiration from Daoist ideas, and subsequently integrated his martial art experiences to construct the palm set.

Oct 10, 2023