Re: It's just a step to the left...
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:40 am
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Steve James wrote:I think that brings up some points.
One can turn left while advancing left or right.
How do the spins fit into the system?
Consider the movement from cross hands to embrace tiger return to mountain. Is it advancing diagonally to the rear?
everything wrote: I love taijiquan as much as about anyone, but it doesn't seem famous for footwork (like say, baguazhang is).
"If correct timing and position are not achieved,
the body will become disordered
and will not move as an integrated whole;
the correction for this defect
must be sought in the legs and waist."
Steve James wrote:I think that brings up some points.
One can turn left while advancing left or right.
How do the spins fit into the system?
Consider the movement from cross hands to embrace tiger return to mountain. Is it advancing diagonally to the rear?