Stigweard
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Heya Matey,
Unfortunately I wont be at the USAWKF Championship Tournament, bit far to go from Australia. I hope next year I will start getting to some of these events. Please if you go, do you think you could do a review for me with some pictures for my site???
Thanks if you can.
Warm Regards
Stuart
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Event Title: Clinical Applications of Medical Qigong Event Date and Time: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m Overview: * Good circulation, good health * Long tendons, long life * Healthy body, healthy mind Read more on "Clinical Applications of Medical Qigong, Oakland, California"
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Solving the world's overpopulation problems?
Stigweard replied to Aaron's topic in General Discussion
I know ... lets pack up all the "undesirables" on ships, scoot em off to Mars and we will call the new colony "New Australia". As always humanity won't respond until their backs are against the wall and the sword is above their heads -
A Small Selection of Scientific Studies About the Health Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan There have been some groovy scientific studies on the health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Here is a small selection: 1. A study investigating the effects of Tai Chi Chuan: Individuals with traumatic brain injury compared to controls 2. Effectiveness of Tai Chi as a Therapeutic Exercise in Improving Balance and Postural Control 3. The Application of Tai Chi Chuan in Rehabilitation and Preventive Care of the Geriatric Population 4. A Cross-Sectional Study of Balance-Related Measures with Older Adults Who Participated in Tai Chi, Yoga, or No Exercise 5. The effect of supervised Tai Chi intervention compared to a physiotherapy program on fall-related clinical outcomes: a randomized clinical trial Read more on "A Small Selection of Scientific Studies About the Health Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan"
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Kai Ming Tai Chi Chuan, Birmingham, England School Name: Kai Ming Association for Taijiquan Overview: Kai Ming teach Cheng Man Ching Style tai chi and qigong in the Midlands. We have been teaching for over 15 years and cover both the health and martial aspects of the art Teachers Name: Mark Peters Read more on Kai Ming Tai Chi Chuan, Birmingham, England
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In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated?
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I recently had an eye-opening Facebook conversation in one of the Tai Chi groups about, In Tai Chi 'one part of the body moves, the whole body moves'. There was an instant discrediting of the idea, with the counter claim if one part of the body moves all others must remain still; that the body should be separated into disconnected parts. That Tai Chi movements should be sequential, like ... foot moves, then waist, then upper torso, then arm etc ??? Read full article on "In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated?" -
It's an interestingly mixed bag. Basically you can do whatever you damn well please as long as you don't cross the party line. But if you do then expect the wrath of Mao to descend up you and your family. I had an interesting conversation with a Belgium chocolatier in Shang Hai (which is an interesting notion all on its own ... one of the best damn hot chocolates I have ever had mind you) and he said the way to get ahead in China is P.R.C. ... Patience, Relations, and Cash He also made the comment that, regardless of all their failings, the PRC has still managed to steer 1.3 billion people toward being a world super-power. The event I attended in Beijing was interesting in that the PRC has publicly thrown its weight behind orthodox Taoism with a heavy emphasis on both internal control and international promotion as a way of spreading Chinese culture throughout the world.
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2011 Canadian Open Taiji Championships Event Title: 2011 Canadian Open Taiji Championships Event Date and Time: Saturday November 12, 2011 Overview: Taiji championships in traditional styles including Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu/Hao styles. Several event categories in single & group hand forms, weapons and push hands. Showcase of taiji martial artists from all ages competing for top spots Open championships with participations from across Canada and internationally Special Grand Championships awards. Read more on 2011 Canadian Open Taiji Championships
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In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated?
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Thanks Garry for your balanced point of view -
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In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated?
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Cheers for the comments everyone. @Yuen Biao -- Aye I was taught this way as well. Have never come across the whole "split up the body" concept so it was quite a surprise to see folks getting upset with integrated instruction o.O @mYTHmAKER -- As always I am hearing you @ChiDragon -- no doubt you like the idea of keep parts still whilst others are moving. And I am aware that it is the whole associations of Yin and Yang. It just seems to go against everything I have studied: Shang xia xiang sui - Coordinate the upper and lower parts of the body. The T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classics say "the motion should be rooted in the feet, released through the legs, controlled by the waist and manifested through the fingers." Everything acts simultaneously. When the hand, waist and foot move together, the eyes follow. If one part doesn't follow, the whole body is disordered. Xiang lian bu duan - Move with continuity. As to the external schools, their chin is the Latter Heaven brute chin. Therefore it is finite. There are connections and breaks. During the breaks the old force is exhausted and the new force has not yet been born. At these moments it is very easy for others to take advantage. T'ai Chi Ch'uan uses I and not li. From beginning to end it is continuous and not broken. It is circular and again resumes. It revolves and has no limits. The original Classics say it is "like a great river rolling on unceasingly." and that the circulation of the chin is "drawing silk from a cocoon " They all talk about being connected together. RE: Yang's Ten Important Points @yangluchan No misunderstanding that I can see. The idea of the whole body moving DOES mean that everything is moving simultaneously ... everything arrives at the same time NOT sequentially: "One part moves, all parts move; one part stops, all parts stop" is the basis for chansijing (silk reeling). This is from Chen Xin's "Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan." @bubbles I am hearing you and of course I agree ... thank you very much for the reference. Don't mind if I use it do you?? -
Event Title: USAWKF National Wushu-Kungfu Championship 2011 Event Date and Time: December 10 & 11 2011 Overview: This annual event at the national level is open for all athletes in the United States and internationally. There are over 200 unique divisions open for all ages and levels. These include Contemporary Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, forms and weapons, Taijiquan, Other Internal Arts category, Sparring, Grappling, Push-Hands, Chi-Sao and others. At this event the following highlights will also be determined: Read more on USAWKF National Wushu-Kungfu Championship 2011
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Event Title: USAWKF National Wushu-Kungfu Championship 2011 Event Date and Time: December 10 & 11 2011 Overview: This annual event at the national level is open for all athletes in the United States and internationally. There are over 200 unique divisions open for all ages and levels. These include Contemporary Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, forms and weapons, Taijiquan, Other Internal Arts category, Sparring, Grappling, Push-Hands, Chi-Sao and others. At this event the following highlights will also be determined: Read more on USAWKF National Wushu-Kungfu Championship 2011
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Thanks TL, I don't know anything about them so I have dropped them a line. Thanks for the lead
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In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated? I recently had an eye-opening Facebook conversation in one of the Tai Chi groups about, In Tai Chi 'one part of the body moves, the whole body moves'. There was an instant discrediting of the idea, with the counter claim if one part of the body moves all others must remain still; that the body should be separated into disconnected parts. That Tai Chi movements should be sequential, like ... foot moves, then waist, then upper torso, then arm etc ??? Read more on "In Tai Chi Chuan, Should the Body Be Integrated or Separated?"
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The closing ceremony of the international Taoism forum and a prayer meeting for world harmony concluded at Hengshan Mountain of Hunan province on Oct. 25. The forum has made the "Nanyue Declaration," which states that "being simple and sincere can help people to secure a peaceful mind, and following the laws of nature will ensure sustainable development," "respecting public lives will generate common prosperity" and "striving to promote harmony between heaven and mankind as well as world peace." Read more on Why Taoism can change the world
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In Tai Chi 'one part of the body moves, the whole body moves' I think there are 2 'masterkeys' in Tai Chi Chuan .. what you do with your torso & what you do with stepping. You learned some of the torso method from me - sink & allow the upper body to swing so the arms are like pendulums. The stepping method from the stationary position depends on how well you sink on both sides. The yin & yang of taijiquan if you like. Not hard really as we all do that when we walk. I do watch people walk a lot. It's a sort of hobby of mine. Read more on In Tai Chi 'one part of the body moves, the whole body moves'
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Spring & Autumn Martial Arts -- Wudang Tai Chi in University Park, Pennsylvania Overview: Traditional Wudang Taijiquan, Gongfu, Qigong, & Daoist Studies. Offering classes focused on health and martial discipline. Teachers Name: Instructor Michael A. Vollero (ε€ε΄δΉ) Teacher's Lineage: Wudang Sanfeng Pai (under Zhou Xuan Yun) Tai Chi Styles Taught OR Taoist Sect/Tradition: Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taijiquan & Gongfu, Zhengyi Dao, Longmen Pai Tai Chi / Taoist Curriculum: Health classes focus on the first section of the Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taijiquan 108 Postures Form (approximately 20 movements) with a strong focus on filling and emptying. Martial classes focus on application training, sensitivity development, and offer the full form, along with the Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taijiquan 13 Postures Form for additional martial training. Qigong & Meditation curriculum are focused on student needs and goals. Read more on Spring & Autumn Martial Arts -- Wudang Tai Chi in University Park, Pennsylvania
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Daoist Gate - Wudang Tai Chi, Boston, Massachusetts School Name: Daoist Gate Overview: Wudang Mountain Daoist priest Zhou Xuan Yun offers classes on traditional Wudang style tai chi, qi gong, and kung fu with ongoing classes in Boston and in workshops and seminars throughout the U.S. Teachers Name: Zhou Xuan Yun Teacher's Lineage: Wudang San Feng martial lineage- 15th Generation Tai Chi Styles Taught: Wudang Taiji Read more on Daoist Gate - Wudang Tai Chi, Boston, Massachusett
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Just dropping in to say "Hi" and share gifts :D
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Actually that sounds interestingly similar to myself Mal I wonder if you would mind at all sharing ... What inspired you in the beginning to want to learn Tai Chi Chuan? -
Just dropping in to say "Hi" and share gifts :D
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Nice add Steve ... http://www.tai-chi-wizard.com/chen-pan-ling-tai-ji-quan.html -
Why Taoism can change the world The closing ceremony of the international Taoism forum and a prayer meeting for world harmony concluded at Hengshan Mountain of Hunan province on Oct. 25. The forum has made the "Nanyue Declaration," which states that "being simple and sincere can help people to secure a peaceful mind, and following the laws of nature will ensure sustainable development," "respecting public lives will generate common prosperity" and "striving to promote harmony between heaven and mankind as well as world peace." Read more about Why Taoism can change the world
