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Buddy, I'm assuming that is directed at my reference to Gao above. Tim Cartmell's YiChuan teacher is named Gao Liu De. Tim taught a class in YiChuan for a brief period of time. Not to be confused...

Anjentao,

Are you studying Yi Chuan with Tim? This is where I received my standing/Yi Chuan training. We did 8 different positions for 5 min each standing. Then other moving exercises called...

Hmmm, ...see my post under Bagua & Aikido

Surely you jest! This stuff is great for luring unsuspecting, naive people into the fold. Those who think that they will be able to magically repel opponents without touching them & walk away without...

From what I've seen Zhao Bao seems to express fa jing way more than most other forms of Taiji. When the form was demonstrated to me it looked extremely explosive. Not to mention when he used me as...

Remember that standing practice at it's core is isometrics. Properly done you should notice your strength and power increase over time. IMO, focus on this and don't get all wrapped up in the Qi...

Hi Count & thanks.

Yeah, I agree. Everyone needs to find what works for them. Whether they learn it on their own or from someone/somewhere else.

I guess my point being that weight training or...

Hi folks, new to the board.

It seems a common misconception that being muscular is against internal principles. This couldn't be further from the truth. Firm, toned, buffed muscles shouldn't be...