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Taikiken is the Japanese version of Yi-Quan, its not Tai chi.

You weren't there, that's not what happened, don't make up a story.

I thought slamming your opponent's head into the mat is illegal? :confused:

There are tensions, but instead of intensifying it, you want to minimize it.

For example, in Pi chuan, in the beginning, you will be using your triceps and biceps for the striking power. Your arm...

Relax - if your arms gets sore, that means you are too tight.

Have fun - no explanation needed.

Pay attention to your body - if you are struggling to maintain a proper posture, that means you...

I think this is an ability that's very hard to train for in modern days. Except maybe for those that are on active law enforcement/military duties.

We DO see this type of behavior/ability in...

Not just at wrestling range, think what happens when you block a strike or someone block your strike. If your timing is good, you can apply this principle at that moment of contact and cause your...

IMHO, from my limited experience. Internal martial arts like Tai Chi, Xing yi and Bagua has to be 'experience' to understand and believe.

Just looking at demonstration alone, you will almost...

Tadzio, Ray is on vacation this week, I just sent you a PM.

Just take your time. I was 40 when I picked up xingyi and tai chi, took me almost 2 months just to loosen up, I still have a LONG way to go, but I am making progress. :p

Style nowaday really doesn't matter much except for the ****ing contest on internet boards. :)

Seriously though, just find the best teacher possible regardless of style.

Scott, this is just my opinion. If one wants to self/study/train in internal martial arts, not just Tai Chi, but Xing yi and Bagua for example. I don't want to say its impossible, but I would...

Scott, I understand what you are trying to say, maybe I worded my post incorrectly. Let me try again. :)

Maybe I should had asked those that are planning to self-teach/train in Tai chi. What is...

I believe, most people mistakened that the form is the 'basis/foundation' of Tai Chi, or for that matter just about any other type of martial arts.

I had a chance to read some documents/writings...

Its interesting, correct me if I am wrong or mis-interpreted someone's post.

Just about everyone here that's studying with a teacher advised against self study for the beginners, mainly for the...

This is the type of Tai Chi they are trying to promote in China right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l81v5HRZE&search=wushu%20taiji

I know what you are saying, trust me, my view on Tai Chi in the past was pretty low, that is, until I met my current teacher.

From my limited experience, 'real' Tai Chi is very difficult to be...

From my personal experience, I think the only way to convince people that Internal martial arts really works is for the qualified teachers to give free seminars.

For myself, I didn't believe Tai...

I wouldn't call it drills per se, more like conditioning your body and mind.

The way it was shown to me, I practiced each technique slowly, once I have all the alignments correct, then I increase...

Ok, thanks.

Strangely enough, the really good ones don't/rarely advertise. FWIW, it took me almost 18 months to find my current teacher, and I was introduced thru word of mouth.

Just to clarify, I am not...

In general, Yang family is the most popular, you should not have trouble finding people teaching this style.

In terms of popularity/ease of finding a teacher. I would list them in the following...

The biggest problem with self study is picking up bad habits that if practice for a prolong time, will be very difficult to correct.

Just one example, in most 'external' style, to throw a punch,...

RX, not to discourage but just a FYI.

I used to think that I could learn the internal martial arts thru books/video etc. But after finally having time to attend a real class with a qualified...

I think a better translation would be "no trace" instead of "no shadow". My memory is very hazy about this, but if I remember correctly about this kick is that, the shoulder doesn't move when you...