From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Push Hands Sensitivity

August 31, 2009

Here is Sigung Clear’s response to Phil’s essay on sensitivity.
Phil’s original article is in italics and indented. Like this.
Sigung Clear’s responses are bold. Like this.

The term Sensitivity has a number of differing connotations it is variously is defined as

the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

Physiology.

a.     the ability of an organism or part [...]

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The energy of Tai Chi

August 30, 2009

Due to some technical difficulties the Saturday post did not get posted as scheduled. Here it is:
The energy of Tai Chi is really science, biology, mechanics, and physics not mumbo-jumbo.
The energy of Tai Chi is science applied to the human body.
This involves an understanding several things:

physics
biology
the mind
applications of force and power
shock transfer
how the body mechanically works
how [...]

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Sensitivity in Tai Chi

August 28, 2009

The following is an essay written by Phil a long distance student. As part of his training he was asked to write down his thoughts on sensitivity in Tai Chi. We will follow this up next week with Sigung Clear’s response and thoughts on the subject.

The term Sensitivity has a number of differing connotations it [...]

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Tai Chi Heavy Hands

August 27, 2009

Weight Distribution & Transfer
Say you weigh 150lbs. That weight is contained withing you. If I take a sack of something heavy like sand that weighs 150 lbs and throw it at someone even if they catch it they’ll either fall or get knocked over.
So if I weigh 150lbs (and I’m actually more like 170) and [...]

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Body Mechanics & Alignment in Tai Chi

August 26, 2009

When we talk about alignment we’re talking about where and how everything is positioned inside the body.
When you go to push a heavy (but movable) object there is an alignment through the body and if the alignment is correct and true and all the way through your body you won’t have any problem moving the [...]

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Learn How To Relax

August 25, 2009

Learning to relax is a key part of practicing Tai Chi, but it’s not always easy. Here’s a simple breathing exercise that will help.
This exercise can be done standing, sitting or laying down. You can even do this an any of the Tai Chi postures if you are have trouble relaxing in a particular one.
Breath [...]

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Build Incredible Leg Strength – 3 simple steps for busy people

August 24, 2009

Developing and maintaining leg strength is an important part of many martial arts including Tai Chi. Leg strength is also a key part of staying mobile and active as we all get older. Unfortunately modern life is fighting us at every turn. We sit down to drive to work, we sit in the office all [...]

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Tai Chi Glossary

August 23, 2009

The Tai Chi Glossary contains definitions of many Tai Chi terms and phrases. As well as links to more information of many of the topics. Please use the comments section to post any internal martial arts or Chi Kung terms and phrases that you would like to see added to this Tai Chi Glossary, and [...]

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Cloud Hands Answers

August 22, 2009

We were asked a couple questions about the “Tai Chi Moves for Beginners – Cloud Hands” video. One question was about the distinction between waist and hip movement while stepping, and the other was about the orientation of the hands.
Here are the answers. If you have any more question click on the “ask a question” [...]

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Tai Chi Moves for Beginners – Cloud Hands

August 21, 2009

There are many Tai Chi moves that are suitable for beginners. This is a Tai Chi move called “Cloud Hands.” It’s the sixth move in the “Big 8 Move Set.” However, you don’t need to know the whole set to practice this move.
Each move in Tai Chi can and should be practiced by itself. Beginners [...]

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