1. Song — Relaxed Release, Not Collapse Song is often translated as “relaxation,” but it really means releasing unnecessary tension while maintaining structure. This creates the feeling of being grounded yet light — a key quality in all Tai Chi movement. 2. Rooting — Stability Through the Feet Rooting means connecting your weight into the[…]
The word Men translates as “gate.” Ba Men means “Eight Gates,” and Ba Men Chuan refers to the “Eight Gate Fist/Hands.” These eight fundamental energies form the core of Tai Chi’s martial framework. Each expresses a distinct quality of force, yet all are rooted in the foundational energy of Peng. PENG — Ward Off Peng,[…]
The principles and concepts within this type of training — and the theories connected to it — are almost impossible to fully express in words. Language alone cannot accurately convey its meaning, because words can never replace feeling and touch. Touch has its own senses and emotional qualities; the experience gained through tactile stimulus lies[…]
Tai Chi double-edged sword Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend Kent DA13 9LB on Sunday’s 10am to 1pm. fee £15.00 Tai Chi double-edged sword, the Jian. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: In summary, the training captures the beautifully captures the holistic nature of Tai Chi sword practice, combining physical, mental,[…]
The principles and concept within this type of training and also theories related to these ideas are almost impossible to place into words, words alone cannot accurately convey its meaning, as words cannot replace feeling and touch. As we know touch has its own senses and related feelings, experience gained by stimulus through contact, words[…]
Men” translation as gate, “Ba Men” Eight gates, “Ba Men Chuan” Eight gate fist/hands PENG Peng or ward off, a forwarding force, better viewed as an expanding force. This expanding force is a 360-degree expansion energy, projected outwardly from the centre, issued from the spine drawn long from the legs having its roots in the[…]
Sunday 4th February 10am to 12.30pm Sunday 17th March 10.am to 1.00pm Sunday 28th April 10.am to 1.00pm Sunday 2nd June 10.am to 1.00pm Sunday 21st July 10am to 1pm New date added Sunday 1st September 10.am to 1.00pm Cancelled Sunday 13th October 10.00am to 1.00pm Sunday 1st December 10am to 1.00pm Istead Rise Cummunity[…]
Istead Rise Cummunity Centre Worcester Close Istead Rise Gravesend DA1 9LB 10.00am to 1.00pm Course Fee £15 The Jian Straight double-edged sword Jian is a double-edged sword, typically a weapon for more advance students. The Jian sword allows a student to explore and develop techniques using a variety of points on the weapon whilst exploring[…]
The training session will focus on the basics, stick, adhere, connect and follow is the concept of sticky hands or also known also as pushing hands. The concept is to remain in contact your partners movements, light touch to develop sensitivity and tactile feel. Istead Rise Community Centre Worcester Close Istead Rise Gravesend DA13[…]
Sunday 28th May 10am to 1.00pm Istead Rise Cummunity Centre Worcester Close Istead Rise DA13 9LB Double edged sword form, partnered training concepts and principles with application. Also an introduction to the Sabre form.