Self Defence
A look at Wong Zongyue's Theory of Taijiquan
2008/05/Tue 13
The story goes that the brother of Wu Yuxiang
(founder of Wu/Hao style tai chi chuan and also the
student of Yang Luchan and Chen Changxing) found a
copy of the "Taijiquan Lun" (Tai chi chuan treatise)
in the back of a Beijing salt store. For this reason,
it is sometimes called the "Salt Shop Manual" or
"Salt Shop Classic." Read
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Self Defence
2008/03/Sat 01
Important points:
Training is not Fighting
During practice, some element of real combat is always put aside, in order to enable students to practise safely. We may regulate speed, or accuracy, or intent, or power, or some other aspect. This is a matter of respect and common sense.
Your goal should be to develop profound skill and awareness. This can only be done in a relaxed state. Part of training is learning how to maintain this relaxed awareness in the face of increasing levels of conflict. Read More...
Training is not Fighting
During practice, some element of real combat is always put aside, in order to enable students to practise safely. We may regulate speed, or accuracy, or intent, or power, or some other aspect. This is a matter of respect and common sense.
Your goal should be to develop profound skill and awareness. This can only be done in a relaxed state. Part of training is learning how to maintain this relaxed awareness in the face of increasing levels of conflict. Read More...