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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 4:43:46 GMT
I found this online and thought I would share it. Its actually a video that is not of my teacher or one of his students! I like it a lot but that may just be my inexpierence showing. What do you guys think of it?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 9:12:49 GMT
It's the basic Chen Taijiquan sword form performed by a rather famous master. Great, if you happen to study Chen Taiji.
I prefer these:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 5:57:32 GMT
And never forget to use a discent sword. Greatest Master with the wushu flappy foil is just ....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 6:32:12 GMT
Greatest master would beat the ever loving crap outta me with his sword bag. Teacher took me down one day with three fingers. I think it was three fingers.
He told me to try to grab him somehere, so I tentively grabbed his wrist. He did something and I was on the ground. It hurt but it wasn't like pain so much as it was like someone had thrown a mattress on me.
My fiance' was there. She said at first I looked very surprised and then I looked like I was in pain and then I dropped. She did not see either what he had done either.
Anyway I like that video because of the engergy he displays when he moves. It appeals to me. I like the Yang sword too, but I try not to watch too much stuff that is not directly from Teacher.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 8:30:12 GMT
And never forget to use a discent sword. Greatest Master with the wushu flappy foil is just .... +1 for that. @monkeybear, sounds like you were on the receiving end of Fajin (Fa Chin? I tend to get my romanizations confused sometimes). Anyway, that is taiji's "explosive" release of energy. I've had the concept explained to me quite a bit, but no I cannot do it myself. I am a student of taijiquan and taiji jianfa/jianshu (though I prefer the dao, so would that be daofa/daoshu?) nothing more. I have done a lot of independent research about taiji it's principles, history, and concepts so I have a bit more book knowledge that the typical 1st year student, but it is only book knowledge. Anyway, Sifu Michael Phillips has several videos dealing with this concept of fajin. Monkeybear, you hit upon one of the reasons I actually enjoy that I've been forced by various situations to study taijiquan independently. I'm not stuck in a situation of, "well my sifu says...." and can do my own research to try and find answers that fit my admittedly limited understanding, and from there grow into a greater understanding of this wonderful art. There are some days I wish I had a great master available to teach me, there are other days I'm thankful that I study through the independent route, as I am not limited by a single perspective or viewpoint in my studies but have the freedom to look at multiple viewpoints and from there try to make informed decisions about my own practice. This also allows me to do things like incorporate some of the training techniques of other styles into my own practice. For example, I practice as my core form the Cheng Man Ch'ing (Zheng Manquing) 37 posture form, which is often mistakenly called Yang short form, however, I also practice the "silk reeling" exercises of Chen taijiquan, and the Bejing 32 step sword form (still learning this one), and Yang's 13 movement Dao form. I, personally, don't find much conflict between these practices because while these forms all come from different styles, all styles of taijiquan are based upon the same principles found in the classics. The difference, to me, seems to be in the interpretation of those classics. Seeing the different interpretations helps me, personally, develop perspective on my practice and increase my own understanding. But different people learn differently. My only regret is that learning independently I do not get the practice at push hands and san shou that I would in a more traditional setting which slows down my own development in this wonderful practice. While, I am working to try and correct this situation, so far work, fatherhood, finance, and a lack of available instruction in the area have limited me in this. Also, looking back my original comment in this thread could be taken the wrong way. While I prefer my own style of taijiquan and have an affinity for Yang based styles, I find all styles of taiji beautiful to watch and do respect all of them. I was not meaning to cut down the original video posted, but merely meant to state my own preference. I would not want to take on a master of any style of taiji myself, and will admit that a Master of any style has a great deal to teach and should be respected.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 17:32:28 GMT
I have seen all of Phillips videos and I think they are great.
Teacher dose not use words like Sifu, Fang Song, Fajin, Fair Ladys Hand, Duifang or even Yang and Yin. He dose say Chin Na. He came from China in 1994 and uses either english words or a translator who uses english words. So it makes it hard for me to have a converstaion with others who use a lot of terminology. I will try my best though.
His teaching method involves learning the Eight Methods prior to anything else. The idea is that if you can do the Eight Methods well that the rest of tai chi will be easy. Its a six month class where you hopefull learn the eight methods well enough to practice at home. It should teach you the basic concepts, stretch you in the right places and develop the right muscles for Chen Tai Chi provided you do it correctly.
The eight methods, or forms are ward off, roll back, push, press, grab, break, elbow strike and shoulder strike.
I really don't want to start worrying about what other teachers think is correct while I am creating the foundation that the rest of my learning will be based on.
All I practice are these forms. Over and over again, trying to perfect them. The closer I get the more everything makes sense. Small changes have tremendous effect on my balance, comfort and understanding. At the same time we are also taught the applications and what to do differently when actually using the forms. In fact this is how our forms are corrected. If I am holding my hand wrong repeatedly then Teacher will show me how the form is applied a few times. Then he will stop me duruing the application and show me my hand. From then on I will know the correct place for my hand or my legs or my balance or whatever.
Anyway my point is that all this is hard enough to keep track of without introducing more into my head to confuse me. The hardest part is remembering everything I learned during my hour with Teacher as I practice at home.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 18:51:00 GMT
LOL, I more than understand monkeybear. Please do concentrate on what your instructor is teaching you. I lucked into being invited onto a Master's e-mail group (for the Cheng, CMC/ZMQ style) and had to learn terminology very quickly. Sorry if I have added to any confusion you may have been having. Good luck with your studies friend.
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