Wu style Taijiquan
Ma Jiangbao
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Cross Cultural Comparison
Western thought
Logical / causal thinking
Chinese thought
Analogical / correlative thinking
Characteristic Modes of Thought
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Lie ziPart One – Chapter 10
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It is obvious, that a large part of the movements of
taijiquan
originate from traditional Chinese martial arts.
But it is at the same time identical to the
human physiology and the order of nature.
~ Wu Yinghua ~
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The way of martial arts should begin with
the study and research of its theory.
When the theory is absorbed and understood,
then proceed with learning the fist techniques.
~ Wu Gongcao ~
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Alternative Names Taijiquan
Thirteen Postures十三勢
Shísān Shì
Eight Doors Five Steps八門五步
Bā Mén Wǔ Bù
or
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勢Meaning of Shì
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[One’s] appearance is like a falcon pouncing on a hare.
Indication
full control of one’s own movement,
the coordination of that movement in relation to the achievement of the intended objective;
the determination needed and the “aggressive” attitude during this whole undertaking.
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Summary of Shì
1. Aspect, situation, circumstance, and premise
2. Arrangement, disposition, and shape
3. Power, influence, force, and authority
4. Strategic advantage and purchase
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Procesional TransformationPhilosophical viewpoint
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Heaven in me is Virtue.Earth in me is Qi.
Virtue flows, Qi spreads out, and there is life.
德流氣薄而生
者也
地之在我者氣也天之在我者德
也Lingshu – Chapter 8
Procesional TransformationPhysiological viewpoint
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Bodily Preparation
1. Erect head, empty neck
2. Straighten the lower back
3. Contain the chest, raise the back
4. Lower the shoulders, drop the elbows
5. Relax the waist, drop the buttocks
6. Wrap the crotch, contain the buttocks
7. Sink the qi to the dantian
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Mental Preparation
1. Stillness
2. Lightness
3. Slowness
4. Exactness
5. Perseverance
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Transport the Qi as in a nine curved pearl.行 氣 如 九 曲 珠
~ Wu Chengqing ~
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Your whole being is one Qi.周身如一氣
~ Li Yiyu~
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