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Comment on Yang Zhen Duo vs. Cheng Man Qing and large vs. small frame by Dave Chesser

Dave Chesser — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:08:25 +0000

The CPL taiji that i teach is middle frame, but i usually start beginners a little larger than that to get them to expand their power and learn to balance through the larger stepping. Once that’s gained, then the middle frame is a nice way to conserve the power and make the footwork a bit more nimble.

Comment on Yang Zhen Duo vs. Cheng Man Qing and large vs. small frame by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:49:44 +0000

In teaching, I have found a medium frame, like CMC’s earlier form, most useful. Big enough to teach root and structure yet small enough to emphasize relaxation and mobility. Once they get that down (if?) I like to teach the smaller frame because I feel it is useful for teaching efficiency of movement in Push Hands. Later, I would teach the larger frame to add power to that existing stable and sunk foundation. I have seen too many others who gained some power through large-frame work, but were quite clumsy when they had to move in more creative ways without having a centralized root.

Comment on Yang Zhen Duo vs. Cheng Man Qing and large vs. small frame by chessman1971

chessman1971 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:44:53 +0000

Agreed with Daniel. If you have time then doing both is the way to go. But what if you only have time for one? Hmmm…

Comment on Yang Zhen Duo vs. Cheng Man Qing and large vs. small frame by Daniel Pfister

Daniel Pfister — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:10:02 +0000

Even if you do Tai Chi for health only, the benefits you get from doing the large frame style versus the small frame CMC style are different. Now if you prefer some benefits over others, that’s fine. But if you’re like me and want to get all of the benefits Tai Chi has to offer, I would suggest at least practicing some of each if not the entire forms.

Comment on Yang Zhen Duo vs. Cheng Man Qing and large vs. small frame by Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:47:29 +0000

I’m in way over my head with you guys…BUT…Is not the bottom line which do we prefer. The best teacher I have ever found is in the Yang Family org….that being said I still relax immediately when I do CMC style. I do this for my health…I haven’t had a fight in 45 years..and if I do repulsing the monkey will be the farthest thing from my mind. Please continue to post…great for a novice like me..Thank you all

Comment on Yang Shao-hou and Xiong Yang-He’s taiji part 2 by chessman1971

chessman1971 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:36:02 +0000

The first and fourth links are still working.

Comment on Yang Shao-hou and Xiong Yang-He’s taiji part 2 by Vicente

Vicente — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:15:28 +0000

Those sites dont seem to be working anymore.
Also all of those masters teach the small frame from Yang Shao Hou?
And one more question, what are the known disciples of Yang Shao Hou? trying to find for some time now, and its really hard to find anything about this…

Comment on Here we are again by chessman1971

chessman1971 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:15:12 +0000

Joe, So sorry to hear that. i don’t check back here much. i hope treatment is going okay. My prayers are with you.

Comment on Buying a taiji sword, pt. 2 by Josh

Josh — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:24:28 +0000

As for your concerns with the sword not being entirely sharp – a Tai Chi sword is not a broadsword and is not meant for hacking and slashing. Traditionally it is a weapon of finesse and precision – never utilizing force-against-force (as in all traditional kung-fu), the tip does all the damage. If you try to wield a Tai Chi sword in a “sword fight” and slam it into another sword, it is not going to stand its own ground. You are typically deflecting blows and parrying, cutting your opponent to ribbons with small and precise cuts and stabs in vital points, all with the tip (think along the lines of fencing but much more lethal). If you study the Yang family forms, you will see how all the movements incorporate this way of thinking.
Good luck in your training.

Comment on Here we are again by neijia

neijia — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:29:57 +0000

Joe – can you visualize yourself doing tai chi forms or FMA movements? It may help your brain form new connections around the damaged connections.