Although in introductory Taijiquan classes the instructor would often tell the students to just breathe normally, proper breathing techniques are very important as one goes beyond the introductory class. Since beginning students already are very much pre-occupied with trying to learn the various Taiji forms and also trying to relax their bodies and minds, requiring […]
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Yin-Yang Theory and Martial Applications of Taijiquan
December 2006
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The fundamental concept behind Taijiquan and the basis for its martial applications is clearly represented by the yin-yang symbol for Taijiquan: In Taijiquan, one almost never counters against an attacking force with an opposite frontal counter force with the purpose of overpowering that attacking force with a larger counter force. Instead, the Taijiquan practitioner usually […]
Taiji and Religion
October 2006
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Most people, whether they are Christians, Jewish, Moslems, or members of any other religious faith, have no problem with learning Taiji or allowing their children to learn Taiji. They consider Taiji to be either a healthy exercise or a martial art or both, and independent of religion. However, some Christians find it objectionable to learn […]
