Comments on: 13 Kinetic Postures of Tai Chi http://www.clearstaichi.com/13-postures-of-tai-chi/13-kinetic-postures-of-tai-chi-1324 Tai Chi Chuan Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:43:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dan Eidson http://www.clearstaichi.com/13-postures-of-tai-chi/13-kinetic-postures-of-tai-chi-1324/comment-page-1#comment-972 Dan Eidson Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:57:44 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1324#comment-972 The kinetic postures were shown to me, but never explained in detail. I have known about these 8 energies for a long time, along with small examples of how they worked, yet no one would share the extensive information you are willing to divulge. As for the footwork you are also sharing more information than I have ever been able to obtain from any teacher other than step forward diagonally front foot pointing straight ahead, rear foot pointed at 45 degrees. Both heels should have a diagonal line between them. Stepping backwards, or as Yang Zhengduo sez, "Retreating with honor," Rear foot steps back at 45 degs, front foot pointing straight ahead, heels should be aligned like you are walking a tight rope. Waist turning to deflect energy. Looking forward to more information, thanks. Best Wishes, Dan The kinetic postures were shown to me, but never explained in detail. I have known about these 8 energies for a long time, along with small examples of how they worked, yet no one would share the extensive information you are willing to divulge.
As for the footwork you are also sharing more information than I have ever been able to obtain from any teacher other than step forward diagonally front foot pointing straight ahead, rear foot pointed at 45 degrees. Both heels should have a diagonal line between them. Stepping backwards, or as Yang Zhengduo sez, “Retreating with honor,” Rear foot steps back at 45 degs, front foot pointing straight ahead, heels should be aligned like you are walking a tight rope. Waist turning to deflect energy.
Looking forward to more information, thanks.

Best Wishes,
Dan

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