WHAT IF HEAVENWOULD FALL DOWN ?

A STUDY INTO THE SUBJECTOF STRUCTURE IN TAIJIQUAN

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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The End

To be continued !

For now ....

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