Archive for the ‘Taijiquan’ Category

Yang Taiji Sword By Many Masters

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

These are Yang Taiji sword, perform by many famous master. We can see the difference among them and then up to yourself that which one you should trust. (more…)

Yang Taiji Blade By Fu Zhong Wen

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

In tradition Yang Taijiquan Style, there are 3 kinds of weapon that had been practiced; Sword, Blade and Lance. Later some master use staff instead of lance for safe while practicing but still use the lance form.  By the way, now we have many kind of instrument such as fan, ring, clup that had been added after then.

This is Yang Style Taiji Blade, perform by master Fu ZhongWen, nephew and one of the best disciple of master Yang ChenFu.

Yang Taiji Slow Set By Dong Ying Jieh

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Master Dong YingJieh or Tung YingJieh is one of the best disciple of Master Yang ChenFu that had study with both master Yang ShaoHou and master Yang ChenFu. Rumor said that he had develop the fast set Taijiquan or Application set with master Yang Chenfu befor master Yang pass away. (more…)

Songs of the Eight Postures

Monday, September 24th, 2007

The Song of Peng

What is the meaning of Peng energy?
It is like the water supporting a moving boat.
First sink the Qi to the Dantian,
then hold the head as if suspended from above.
The entire body is filled with springlike energy,
opening and closing in a very quick moment.
Even if the opponent uses a thousand pounds of force,
he can be made to float without difficulty. (more…)

Yang ChenFu Ten Important Points

Monday, September 24th, 2007

1.) The Headtop’s Jing (energy) be empty and agile.

Don’t use Li (external strength), or the neck will be stiff and the Qi (vital life energy) and blood cannot flow through. If the headtop’s energy is not empty and agile then one cannot raise the Shen (spirit) up. (more…)

Words of Experience by Tung Ying Chieh

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Translated by Albert Tang

1. Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art exercise. Strength is produced in the bones. Power is reserved at the muscles. It does not require one to have tough skin or thick muscles, but sunken “chi” and strong bones are required. Therefore, learners have no suffering of broken bones and hurt muscles, and the tiredness of jumping, but just move naturally to find the potential of power of origin. It is an exercise to develop the your original power. (more…)

Tung Ying Jieh’s Taijiquan Basic Instructions

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
  1. Relax
  2. Use slow, continuous Movements
  3. In learning, do not apply any force in the movements. In practicing the exercise, one will gradually gain strength and know how to apply it. (more…)

Yang Chen Fu’s Talks On The Practice Of Taijiquan

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Narrated by Yang Cheng Fu

Recorded by Zhang Hong Kui

There are many schools of Chinese wushu (martial arts), all with technical skills based on philosophy. Since ancient times, many people have devoted their lifetime and energy to probing the nature and essence of wush and mastering the maximum skills, but few have succeeded. However, a learner can improve his skill if he keeps on practising and someday he will become an expert. As the saying goes: Drops falling, if they fall constantly, will bore through a stone. (more…)

Effect of Tai-Chi-Chaun Exercise and 1.5 miles Running on Health-Related Physical Fitness of Students at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Title

Effect of Tai-Chi-Chaun Exercise and 1.5 miles Running on Health-Related Physical Fitness of Students at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus

Author

Mr.Ritthee Tepthaiumnoay

Mr.Santipong Pangsuvan

Department

Physical Education, Prince of Sonkla University (Pattani Campus) (more…)

Perceived Health Status of the Elderly Practicing Tai Chi

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Master of Nursing Science in Adult NursingPrince of Songkla University2547

Thesis Title:

Perceived Health Status of the Elderly Practicing Tai Chi

Author:

Miss Natthachol Arayawithayakul (more…)