Martial Arts – Page 3

The pivot of Central Equilibrium

Static equilibrium When a system of forces acting on an object produces no motion, the system is said to be in static equilibrium. Mechanical equilibrium A rigid body is in mechanical equilibrium when the sum of all forces on all particles of the system is zero, and also the sum of all torques on all… Continue reading The pivot of Central Equilibrium

Pushhands

Li Heshen Taiji quan Push-hand of Master Zhu Datong 1 Zhu Datong Ma Yongqing Ma Jiang Bao

Huang Sheng Shyan

黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范一黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范二黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范三黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范四

Stick and Adhere

Chan Lien Tieh Sui Pu Tiu pu Ting This refers to the sticking aspect or adherence in Tai Chi Chuan. Chan and lien are vertical adhering movements, lifting from above and supporting from below, respectively. Tieh is adherence in the horizontal motion, sui is adherence from the rear. Pu tiu pu ting means neither to… Continue reading Stick and Adhere

Jeijin and Fajin – Receive and release the energy

Qi should be filled and stimulated (Gu Dang), Shen spirit should be retained internally. Gu Dang means a drum there is full and resounding (due to vibration). Peng The entire body is filled with springlike energy. Songs of the eight postures by T’an Meng-hsien (as researched by Lee N. Scheele) The Four Characters: Support, Lead, Relax, and… Continue reading Jeijin and Fajin – Receive and release the energy

陽 yang 陰 yin

Yin-yang are opposing Yin-yang are mutually rooted Yin-yang mutually transform Yin-yang mutually wax and wane Yin and yang are neither substances nor forces Taiji is born of Wu Chi. It is the origin of dynamic and static states and the mother of yin and yang. If they move, they separate. If the remain static,… Continue reading 陽 yang 陰 yin

Sung (relax) every hair is fully alert

‘In the fully energized state, “every hair is fully alert.” The state of relaxed arousal is what is meant by the chinese term “sung.” This is not the drowsy torpor before sleep. It is the release of tension that saps our strength – so that we become alert, clearheaded and full of vigor. Your head… Continue reading Sung (relax) every hair is fully alert

That which shrinks Must first expand

That which shrinks Must first expand. That which fails Must first be strong. That which is cast down Must first be raised. Before receiving There must be giving. This is called perception of the nature of things. Soft and weak overcome hard and strong. Fish cannot leave deep waters, And a country’s weapons should not… Continue reading That which shrinks Must first expand