Comments on: Combat Tai Chi: Whips, Explosive Movement & Whole Body Power http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418 Tai Chi Chuan Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:43:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ben http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-2017 Ben Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:38:01 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-2017 Hi Brandon, Are you asking if it's possible to learn without a teacher? or if it's possible to learn from a teacher long distance? Learning long distance by video is very possible. We have students all over the world who are successfully learning by video as we speak. All our DVDs are filmed live in class or at a workshop. We answer questions and make corrections live on film so you get as close to a classroom experience as possible. You get to see all the common mistakes that people make and you learn how to correct them. We are also available to answer questions by email and occasionally by phone. Ben ben@clearstaichi.com Hi Brandon,

Are you asking if it’s possible to learn without a teacher? or if it’s possible to learn from a teacher long distance?

Learning long distance by video is very possible. We have students all over the world who are successfully learning by video as we speak.

All our DVDs are filmed live in class or at a workshop. We answer questions and make corrections live on film so you get as close to a classroom experience as possible. You get to see all the common mistakes that people make and you learn how to correct them. We are also available to answer questions by email and occasionally by phone.

Ben
ben@clearstaichi.com

]]> By: Brandon http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1990 Brandon Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:58:04 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1990 Is it possible for me to learn and develop Tai Chi Chuan to a pratical level, without a teacher? Is it possible for me to learn and develop Tai Chi Chuan to a pratical level, without a teacher?

]]> By: Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1888 Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:45:28 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1888 Thanks for the great info guys. Blessings, Thanks for the great info guys.

Blessings,

]]> By: Sigung Clear http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1117 Sigung Clear Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:36:47 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1117 I try things out on everything from breaking materials such as boards and bricks and also check techniques on people through body shields, hand pads and focus mitts etc. I try things out on everything from breaking materials such as boards and bricks and also check techniques on people through body shields, hand pads and focus mitts etc.

]]> By: Ben http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1116 Ben Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:34:41 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1116 You can use any number of surfaces. I'd experiment with different ones. You'll find different ones will work better than others depending on what your working on at that moment. You can use: heavy bags, hand pads, people (carefully), boards. For whips you could hang a sheet of paper or a ping pong ball from a string and try to tear or rupture them. Just remember that hitting stuff is only to check the skill not to build it. You can use any number of surfaces. I’d experiment with different ones. You’ll find different ones will work better than others depending on what your working on at that moment. You can use: heavy bags, hand pads, people (carefully), boards. For whips you could hang a sheet of paper or a ping pong ball from a string and try to tear or rupture them.

Just remember that hitting stuff is only to check the skill not to build it.

]]> By: Dan Eidson http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1114 Dan Eidson Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:05:05 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1114 Thanks for both of your comments, they were informative. When your practice these explosive strikes, other than slow and easy, checking to see if you of your Wu Chi principles are aligned, what is the best surface to strike to see if you are getting the results? Thanks for both of your comments, they were informative.
When your practice these explosive strikes, other than slow and easy, checking to see if you of your Wu Chi principles are aligned, what is the best surface to strike to see if you are getting the results?

]]> By: Sigung Clear http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1065 Sigung Clear Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:07:43 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1065 Hi Dan, I have excellent instructional DVD's on this. It is the 1 Hit and 1 Touch Knockout program. Even though the strike is from the side it is the same kind of hit. Also, yes the hit to my chest helps me to counterbalance the outgoing strike essentially speeding it up. Best Regards. Sifu Hi Dan,
I have excellent instructional DVD’s on this. It is the 1 Hit and 1 Touch Knockout program. Even though the strike is from the side it is the same kind of hit. Also, yes the hit to my chest helps me to counterbalance the outgoing strike essentially speeding it up.
Best Regards.
Sifu

]]> By: Ben http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1064 Ben Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:55:22 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1064 The key to not damaging the joints is that all your Tai Chi principles should still be happening at speed. Soft, relaxed, correct structure and alignment through the body, do not overextend, etc... Also, you only move explosively like this to test your ability and make sure you can apply it when needed. Most of your training to build this is done with slow and relaxed movement. The key to not damaging the joints is that all your Tai Chi principles should still be happening at speed. Soft, relaxed, correct structure and alignment through the body, do not overextend, etc…

Also, you only move explosively like this to test your ability and make sure you can apply it when needed. Most of your training to build this is done with slow and relaxed movement.

]]> By: Dan Eidson http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-video-clips/tai-chi-whips-explosive-power-1418/comment-page-1#comment-1056 Dan Eidson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:20:47 +0000 http://www.clearstaichi.com/?p=1418#comment-1056 How do keep from damaging your joints when you flailing a soft strike out there like that. I noticed you struck your chest along the whip action. Is that for distraction or are you doing something with your chi flow? How do keep from damaging your joints when you flailing a soft strike out there like that. I noticed you struck your chest along the whip action. Is that for distraction or are you doing something with your chi flow?

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