Count,
If you define stance training as being about moving and transitions, then I have no real arguement. I was talking specificly about static stance training i.e. standing post. By your...
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Count,
If you define stance training as being about moving and transitions, then I have no real arguement. I was talking specificly about static stance training i.e. standing post. By your...
RAF-- I could say the same as you, my perspective on stance training maybe unique to my experience. I have yet to meet a stance worker who had good jin skills, so if your in SF let me know and we...
Re standing post:
I'm afraid, I disagree with the idea that stance work will help increase the continuity of ones forms. Stance work certainly has value when starting to train, because as you...
kaitain,
Video tapes of FZQ's silk reeling set are available here: http://www.silkreeler.com/materials/
There are also some tapes of good material available at:
http://www.neijia.com
I'd...
kumquat,
re moving the dantien:
Perhaps I was unclear. The dantien actually moves 360 degrees. If I tape a pen to my dantien I can draw spirals on a sheet paper by moving my dantien (and...
Kumkuat,
Yes, I train with Terry Chan. I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, when did we meet? You're not Zach by chance?
Re rotating the dantien: Remember the dantien is not the same as...
In my own experience a staccato form is the result of not using the dantien to completely power your movements. I know you think it's because you're over exaggerating the dantien movement, but...
Fu-pow, it's been a long time.
Float, sink, swallow, and spit are common ideas with in TCMA, and are not incompatible with neijia principles. I have seen Li Tai-liang discuss using spit swallow...
Gaza99,
I'm having problems with the new character limit on posts. Normally I write my posts in open office and then cut and paste it into the forum. The character limit seems to be screwing up my...
GLW,
I don't blame the Yang's for omitting the fact that Yang Lu-chan was an indentured servant. Although I did always like the story of why he was given his freedom. I should point out that...
Gazza99,
First off I'm hardly new to this forum, I posted quite a bit over the years. You may still be able to find some of the posts I made regarding use of the Dantien and the differences...
For those interested, Yang Lu-chan's biography from the official Yang family website:
http://www.yangstyletaichi.com/Home/History/Yang_Lu_Chan___General_History/yang_lu_chan___general_history.html...