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Sinking Tai Chi

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If I tried the sinking technique today I’d  either drown or disappear into a mud hole as it’s raining heavily 🙂 But yesterday while practicing my Tai Chi form in the garden I focused on sinking my Chi into the ground and it certainly slowed the form and it felt great. Here’s what I did;

Filed Under: For Beginners Tagged With: Balance, Chi, Connected, sinking, Tai Chi

Tai Chi Balance on One Leg

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During my various forms practice I’ve been focusing on keeping my balance while standing on one leg. As I raise one leg I imagine a line shooting through my supporting leg and foot deep into the ground. This visualisation helps anchor my leg thereby maintaining my balance. Here’s an exercise that can help your balance […]

Filed Under: Chi Kung, For Beginners Tagged With: Balance, Tai Chi

16 Minute Tai Chi Man

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It’s taken sixteen weeks but I’ve gradually built up my standing ’embrace the tree posture’ to sixteen minutes. And I haven’t had any major problems with my knees reacting against the stance. Apart from some minor soreness, the knees feel fine. In the past I’ve tried to work through pain and practice  lower stances which […]

Filed Under: Reflections Tagged With: attititude, Balance, embrace the tree, stances, Tai Chi, Training, Yin Yang

One Foot Planted

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I was working on a Tai Chi self defence application in front of a mirror the other day which involved a low kick, parry and strike at virtually the same time. As I did this I noticed and felt off balance performing this Tai Chi application. Why? Well, I was too focused on the strikes […]

Filed Under: Self defence Tagged With: Balance, Chi, Tai Chi self defence, Technique

Spear Form – Strength Training Tip

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Just had a work out with my Tai Chi spear form practicing strength drills. As I was training I noticed I was occasionally off balance, particularly when I was using fajing. The spear is about 8 feet in length, made of bamboo and a weighty beast. I need to make sure I stay in control […]

Filed Under: For Beginners, Forms, Uncategorized, Weapons Tagged With: Balance, Practice, relaxation, spear, Tai Chi, Tai chi spear form

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