Translator’s Note: Although ‘劍‘ is pronounced ‘Jian’ within Putonghua (which is the dialect of the Chinese language spoken in Beijing) – also known in the West
Tag: Taijiquan
Murdered by a Taijiquan Master: The Sad Case of ‘Liu Anan’ – from Chinese-Language Sources (2007)
The convicted murderer – Xue Naiyin (薛乃印 – was born in 1954, and is a native of Julu area of Hebei province, Northeast China – but he grew-up in
Gongfu: When Taijiquan Fought White Crane (1954)
Translator’s Note: If the dates in the below Chinese lanuage text are correct, then in 1954 Master Wu Gongyi would have been 76! This may be compared
The Importance of ‘Energy’ as a ‘Medicine’
I have no interest in the business that is Energy Medicine (indeed, I believe all healing should be ‘free’), and even less interest in this
Breathing and Gongfu Practice
Ch;an Dao Martial Arts Association Within Daoist and TCM terminology, breathing is a key attribute to health and long-life. Of course, different Daoist Schools interpret
Taijiquan for Self-Defence
However an individual arrives at Taijiquan mastery, the fact remains that the bones and joints are aligned (allowing the bodyweight to drop unhindered into the ground – creating an equal and opposite rebounding force), creating a rounded posture that deflects any incoming force – making the bones appear to have the density of concrete (thus damaging the opponent’s attacking limbs). This is internal iron vest.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 