Just what the heck is Peng Jin anyway?
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:38 pm
In another thread, windwalker stated/asked the following:
Hong Junsheng is reported to have stated that Peng Jin (PJ) is, "Not giving up what you have gained".
Chen Xiaowang has stated that PJ is, "Qi flowing everywhere".
Yang style Taijiquan classics state that PJ is a buoyant quality of the body like pushing down on an inflated ball on the surface of water.
Others have stated that PJ is tensegrity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensegrity
Mike Sigman has stated that PJ is the creation of a conduit between one's foot (ground) and the point of application, a "ground path".
Which one do you like? Is it like a variety of blindfolded people each trying to describe an elephant, where they are all right, but only describing a specific aspect of it?
One assertion is that everyone has PJ. I suggest that they do not: it is a product of training or of practice.
What sort of training produces PJ? I suggest that it has as a prerequisite the elimination of unnecessary muscle tensions in the body. Some people practice static standing to develop PJ. Others use slow, "relaxed" forms practice. Others use slow, "relaxed" repetitive solo exercises.
How is PJ different than "structure"? I suggest that structure is required, without which we'd slump to the floor in a heap, but PJ is a non-rigid alignment of body parts that maintains an elastic sort of quality.
Is PJ unique to the practice of Taijiquan? No, not in my opinion.
And, what do you think Peng Jin is?
windwalker wrote:Any force applied to some one using peng jin from one who has peng jin, can cause a number of reactions depending on level and intent according to each. The question might be more clear if one understands what is peng jin, how its formed, why is it used. what is the difference between it and structure[?]
So far you've not offered any explanation to questions directly asked , with the exception of stating the students are deluded, drinking the Kool-Aid ect. It would be interesting to read your thoughts on "peng Jin" for example
Hong Junsheng is reported to have stated that Peng Jin (PJ) is, "Not giving up what you have gained".
Chen Xiaowang has stated that PJ is, "Qi flowing everywhere".
Yang style Taijiquan classics state that PJ is a buoyant quality of the body like pushing down on an inflated ball on the surface of water.
Others have stated that PJ is tensegrity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensegrity
Mike Sigman has stated that PJ is the creation of a conduit between one's foot (ground) and the point of application, a "ground path".
wayne hansen wrote:Peng gin is to be felt not talked about.
Which one do you like? Is it like a variety of blindfolded people each trying to describe an elephant, where they are all right, but only describing a specific aspect of it?
One assertion is that everyone has PJ. I suggest that they do not: it is a product of training or of practice.
What sort of training produces PJ? I suggest that it has as a prerequisite the elimination of unnecessary muscle tensions in the body. Some people practice static standing to develop PJ. Others use slow, "relaxed" forms practice. Others use slow, "relaxed" repetitive solo exercises.
How is PJ different than "structure"? I suggest that structure is required, without which we'd slump to the floor in a heap, but PJ is a non-rigid alignment of body parts that maintains an elastic sort of quality.
Is PJ unique to the practice of Taijiquan? No, not in my opinion.
And, what do you think Peng Jin is?