In all my time training in traditional Chinese martial arts, either in China or abroad, I have never encountered a gongfu style that uses the ‘ki-ai’ (気合),
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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.
The Design of Taijiquan Movements
This type of power emits the bodyweight anywhere and at anytime through an advanced understanding of the body-mind nexus. It is a higher form of physics that transcends the usual localised muscular tension and superficial joint leverage utilised by many other fighting systems.
Email: Zhao Ming Ming and Niu Sheng Xian (7.8.2017)
in other words, a lineage descendent can be trusted not to be motivated by greed (or any other selfish distraction), and to be motivated entirely by an altruistic compassion. However, this altruistic compassion must not be confused with sentimentalism, or attachment to person or process. Obviously, you may wrote to me as often or as little a you wish.
General Qianfeng Daoist Training – Email (6.8.2017)
Dear J Thank you for your email. Yes – any form of qigong can be used to build general health. Various forms of Taijiquan or
The Detrimental Health Effects of Falun Gong Practice
The following five facts have been gathered from Falun Gong practitioners still practising (with governmental permission) in China and they make for grim reading. As the Falun Gong system is not premised on genuine Daoist teaching and knowledge, it does not have the effect of ensuring good health or providing longevity.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 