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  1. Since you have mentioned the biological systems of connective tissue and nervous system, have you gone deeper into the body cell level? Like an "action potential" that is so characteristic of the nervous system. Sorry, this is a microscopic question entering modern science. Most of the martial artists are not concerned with the internal function of the body. However, our body was affected by our practice. There are some biological changes in the body. I think it is worthwhile to investigate the biochemical effects inside the body cells. What do you think?

  2. Yoga & Qigong - Compared (by you)

    ChiDragon replied to vivekji108's topic in General Discussion

    Hi, the reason that Yoga is more popular. It is because there are more people teaching it. I see a lot of signs of Yoga studio on the streets. I don't see any signs for Qigong studio. When people say that they practice or teaching Qogong, I was always puzzled what and how their practice was. Some said it has nothing to do with breathing and some said it does. Thus I am a bit confused what the public know about Qigong. If it is not a trade secret to tell, I would to hear your opinion what Qigong is all about? How do you practice it?
  3. Sticking and following is to practice ting jin(听勁) in push-hand. In combat, the final result is still send the opponent away from you. I don't know if you understand the principle of Sticking and following, ting jin then push. The key is in ting jin, it tells you when to push the opponent. If you can answer this question, then you will know the principle of push-hand. Perhaps, you may observe it from here: At 1:31 the opponent made a mistake, that is where you take advantage to push the opponent away.
  4. All martial styles has these similar techniques. You can't lump all the styles together and be confused about them. PS Please keep in mind, a competent Taiji practitioner has a Taji body.
  5. Ginna do not push the opponent away from the body like Taiji. The goal of Ginna is to disable and control the opponent.
  6. This is Ginna, not Taiji
  7. I have no idea what is in your mind. If you are more consistent, then you might be!
  8. Using the forearm is only the general description of Peng. You need to know what is the principle behind it. He doesn't have to mention it. It was understood by definition of what Peng is. He had demonstrate by his gesture.
  9. Find the principle, learn the principle, apply the principle.
  10. By definition he is using the forearm to Fajin, that is Peng Jin. The practitioner is explaining the principle to show how the most effective way to Fajin.
  11. Oh, yeah. That was the basic principle. Yes, you may assume that I don't know anything. However, do you know how much I know that you think I don't know?
  12. Methodology is only show someone how the do it. Macroscopically, It doesn't help to appreciate more deeply into the art. You can repeat and repeat of what you are doing. However, there is something might be missing from further understanding of the art. That might prevented you from progressing to a hidden level.
  13. Perhaps, someone didn't grasps the basic principle of Taiji. Peng is not performed by anyone without the training and practice. It is not a thing that can be learnt in one day then there you have it. No, it is not something like that at all. It takes years of practice of Taiji to develop the internal body strength in order to execute Peng. Peng is execute by using the forearm only, The forearm moves in most of the Fajin methods. The is why Peng was considered as the major gesture of Fajin.
  14. Well, you are talking about two methods and styles. Taiji(太極) and ginna(擒拿) both methods are trained differently. The purpose of each do not ended with the same result. Taiji is an internal art and also it's a form of Qigong. Peng is to Fajin by using the internal force to guide someone away while someone is pushing or grabbing. The technique of ginna requires a lot of grabbing. The defense mechanism of peng is by internal strength other than the emphasis on physical grabbing. Peng requires long time of diligent practice of Taiji to condition the body muscle to build up Jin. Jin is what gives the tremendous internal force for Fajin. Thus Peng is only a technique to Fajin. It happens to be appeared in most of the methods of Fajin. So to speak, you are comparing apples and oranges!
  15. The nervous system and fascia are actively engaged and sensing the unfolding patterns. At this point, you have gone into the next higher level of fajin(發勁), It is to sense someone's internal strength by Ting Jin(听勁). I think it's about time having someone leading us into the most subtle subject in Taiji. I think you are knowledgeable about the subject. Would you like to have the pleasure to go into that? Thanks!

  16. The year of the Horse

    ChiDragon posted a topic in Forum and Tech Support

    The year of the horse is coming. Have we pick out the horse yet?
  17. The ba jin(八勁) is not coming out of nowhere. The reason they were called ba jin was for a reason. The ba jin are the 8 methods to fajin(發勁) at their most efficient and effectively. They were particularly depicted from the whole set of Taiji movements. They are the best methods to exert the body strength that are called jin. It is not anyone can executed such force. It requires long diligent practice to condition the body to do so. Thus only masters at highest level and at best to be performed such methods. It happens to be that peng appears in most of the 8 methods. The other 7 are not ignored. It is only a matter of gesture in performing the fajin methods.

  18. Chapter One of the TTC

    ChiDragon posted a topic in Daodejing

    Chapter 1 The introduction of Tao 1. 道可道，非常道。 2. 名可名，非常名。 3. 無，名天地之始。 4. 有，名萬物之母。 5. 故常無，欲以觀其妙。 6. 常有，欲以觀其徼。 7. 此兩者同出而異名， 8. 同謂之玄。玄之又玄， 9. 眾妙之門。 Revised as of 2-27-12 / 9-28-23 1. Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao. 2. A name that can be named is not an eternal name. 3. Invisible, was a name given to Tao at the origin of sky and earth. 4. Visible, was a name given to Tao as the mother of all things. 5. Hence, when Tao is always invisible, one would grok its quale. 6. When Tao is always visible, one would observe its boundary. 7. These two come from one origin but differ in name, 8. Both are regarded as unfathomable, the most occult and profound; 9. The gate of all subtleties.

  19. Chapter One of the TTC

    ChiDragon replied to ChiDragon's topic in Daodejing

    Beside using a good dictionary, you also need someone who speak the language to explain the true context for you. Otherwise, you are still working in the blind. One day, I had dropped by a Chinese book store. I picked a book with the title of "A complete guide of Chi-Gung(氣功)" by Daniel Reid. He is an Englishman. His Chinese father-in-law introduced Chi-gung to him. So, he practiced and decided to write a book about it in English. He wrote the book with the help of many knowledgeable Chi-Gung masters in Taiwan. Especially, his wife, for her astute assistance interpreting esoteris Chinese materials. I was reading his book as I am reading it in Chinese. It seems that everything is flowing in my mind as I knew it already.

  20. The year of the Horse

    ChiDragon replied to ChiDragon's topic in Forum and Tech Support

    Up in the mountain is a better place for seclusion!

  21. The year of the Horse

    ChiDragon replied to ChiDragon's topic in Forum and Tech Support

    Aren't lucky you didn't!? I tried that too, but didn't have the courage! How come this time you become so wise?
  22. Knowing the significance of the principle that comes before the methodology is admirable and noble as a Taiji practitioner.

  23. Chapter One of the TTC

    ChiDragon replied to ChiDragon's topic in Daodejing

    Does it matter which one it was used? At least, she picked the right one!
  24. There are many members had mentioned having a good teacher is a must. However, a good teacher can guide the student to do all the correct postures. At that instance, the student should discover something about the instruction. Otherwise, if the student just said "ok I got it" with no discovery, then it is a different story. If the student got it without practicing diligently, then there will be no discovery and remain in the non progressive stage.
  25. If the body is malfunction to begin with, then it would have to be taken care of by external remedy. Normally, Qigong meditation would help to cure some areas where the trauma occurs. Again. the body is a self healing machine. The body itself is constantly doing body scan to find something to be repaired. Scanning is part of the body function. Taiji are considered as Qigong that may help to heal the body trauma, It is because the movements are soft and not as aggressive as other styles, e.g. the Chen style.