yes, it's from chen.robert wrote:But not from Chen then?
. I myself like exercising strikes and kicks on heavy bags and pads but havent done it for a long time now. When i was in Okinawa i did alot of makiwara (striking post) practice, and as you describe above that practice is also very much a practice of ones structure. But i would say that Taijiquan is slightly different in it's approach of coming to an understanding and checking ones structure to the point when it comes out naturally. Hardening ones limbs is not necessary because Taiji is mainly about blending not clashing, but if one wishes to express power release on an opponent it should be done in an direction where the opponents balance is at minimum, and if strikes are necessary to be applied they should target vulnerable points.willie wrote:My teacher strikes trees for hand toughening. But actually it's really more than just hand toughening. As the tree is truck it is important that the structure of the body shows no sign of weakening. Yes training fajin on heavy bags is helpful because that kind of power release is very dangerous when applied to a partner. Our approach to Tai Chi is very different then what is generally seen out there. The trademark moves that are seen in the forms are actually put to use. We do not do very much Cooperative type Push Hands
I will strike head on if necessary . Other than that, intriguing post trick, please continue, you have my attentionTrick wrote:I myself like exercising strikes and kicks on heavy bags and pads but havent done it for a long time now. When i was in Okinawa i did alot of makiwara (striking post) practice, and as you describe above that practice is also very much a practice of ones structure. But i would say that Taijiquan is slightly different in it's approach of coming to an understanding and checking ones structure to the point when it comes out naturally. Hardening ones limbs is not necessary because Taiji is mainly about blending not clashing, but if one wishes to express power release on an opponent it should be done in an direction where the opponents balance is at minimum, and if strikes are necessary to be applied they should target vulnerable points.
Trick wrote: if one wishes to express power release on an opponent it should be done in an direction where the opponents balance is at minimum,
and if strikes are necessary to be applied they should target vulnerable points.
Bao wrote:Nice vid Willie. What you show you show very good and clear.Trick wrote: strike him when he moves towards you, than when he moves away from you. Unbalancing is for throwing, takedowns, qinna etc. You can also use unbalancing as a set up for a strike, but then you must control his position some way so he doesn't move away when you meet his body with your fist.
willie wrote:yes, it's from chen.robert wrote:But not from Chen then?
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