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Internal Chi Power

Tai Chi Chi Kung Energetic Expressions

November 12, 2009
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In Tai Chi Chi Kung there are physical and energetic expressions of the energy. These expressions can be used for health and for self defense. There is a bit of difference between the physical and energetic expressions and I will attempt to elaborate here.

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Tai Chi Qigong

November 10, 2009
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Tai Chi QiGong by definition refers to Tai Chi energy work. In this post I will try to shed some light on what is meant by the QiGong energy work aspect of the practice?

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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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Jing Energy

August 13, 2009

There are approximately 36 basic types of Jing Energy and many more methods, combinations and advanced expressions of Jing Energy.

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Tai Chi Internal Damage

August 12, 2009

The truth about Tai Chi Internal Damage and really using Advanced Tai Chi Chuan for Combat.

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