Breathing in Chen Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
Introduction Chen Taijiquan is a form of Chinese martial art that is characterized by its slow, graceful movements. It is… Read More »Breathing in Chen Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
May 2023
Breathing in Chen Tai Chi or taijiquan
Breathing is an essential part of any martial art, and Chen Taijiquan is no exception. In fact, breathing is so… Read More »Breathing in Chen Tai Chi or taijiquan
One Circle, Two Points & Six Coiling Silk Movements
The teaching mnemonic “One circle, two points, six coiling silk movements” (一圆两点六缠丝 -Yī yuán liǎng diǎn liù chán sī) contains Master Zhu Tiancai’s highly summarized theories and teaching experiences in coiling silk movements during his many years of teaching.
“One circle” refers to the coiling silk circle formed by the forward and backward coiling of a single hand; “two points” refer to the “positioning points” formed by the “upward head guard” and “downward groin guard” functions within the coiling silk circle, which determine the size and distance of the coiling silk circle.
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