Foolishness Friday
Happy Foolishness Friday to all!! The first of the 敗戰計/Bai Zhan Ji – Losing Battle Stratagems will be up later … Continue reading Foolishness Friday
Author: Uncle Sickness
Hello, I'm your Uncle Sickness. My study of martial arts & Daoist philosophy began in college & has carried through the rest of my life. In that time, I've learned Ba Fan Shou, Tan Tui (10 & 12 Road versions), Taijiquan, Tanglangquan, Baguazhang, & my personal favorite, Xingyiquan. In addition, I've studied a number of popular Qigong styles & meditation techniques.
Small Update
The Six Character Secret has been added to Uncle’s Perscriptions for Daily Practice. More advanced breathing methods & some of … Continue reading Small Update
六字訣/Liu Zi Jue – Six Character Secret
肝臟：發「噓」音 治肝與膽的疾病 Liver: Issue the “Xū” (需, Xū) sound to manage Liver & Gallbladder ailments 心臟：發「呵」音 治心與小腸的疾病 Heart: Issue the … Continue reading 六字訣/Liu Zi Jue – Six Character Secret
曹繼武先生論形意拳十法摘要/Cao Jiwu Xiansheng Lun Xingyiquan Shi Fa Zhai Yao – Mr Cao Jiwu’s Theory Xingyiquan Ten Methods Summary
（一）明三節。舉一身而言之，則手肘為梢節，腰腹為中節，足腿為根節，然分而言之，則三節中，亦各有三節也。如手為梢節之梢節，肘為梢節之中節，肩為梢節之根節，此梢節之三節也。胸為中節之梢節，心為中節之中節，丹田為中節之根節，此中節之三節也。足為根節之梢節，膝為根節之中節，胯為根節之根節，此根節之三節也。要領不外乎起、隨、追而已。蓋梢節起，中節隨，根節追，三節相應，庶不致有長短曲直之誤，參差仰俯之病，此三節之所以貴乎明者也。 (1) Clarify the Three Sections. Enumerating the whole body regarding the Three Sections, then the hand & elbow are … Continue reading 曹繼武先生論形意拳十法摘要/Cao Jiwu Xiansheng Lun Xingyiquan Shi Fa Zhai Yao – Mr Cao Jiwu’s Theory Xingyiquan Ten Methods Summary
Update on Projects Old & New
The next section of the Thirty six Stratagems, 混戰計/Hun Zhan Ji – Muddled Battle Stratagems, will begin to go up … Continue reading Update on Projects Old & New
Too-Far-Enough Thursday: The Thursdayening
The first stratagem of section 4, 攻戰計/Gōng Zhan Ji – Attacking Battle Stratagems, is about to go up. Learn to … Continue reading Too-Far-Enough Thursday: The Thursdayening
Tactical Tuesday Multi-post
Today is Tactical Tuesday, & to celebrate, the second section of the 36 Stratagems, 敵戰計/Dí Zhan Ji – Engaging Battle … Continue reading Tactical Tuesday Multi-post
形意十四處打法/Xingyi Shi Si Chu Da Fa – Xingyi’s Fourteen Points Striking Method
頭為一拳，肩為一拳，肘為一拳，胯為一拳，手為一拳，膝為一拳，足為一拳，全身為一拳。 •頭為一拳/Tou Wei You Quan – The Head is a single Fist •左右肩為一拳/Zuo You Jian Wei Yi Quan – Left … Continue reading 形意十四處打法/Xingyi Shi Si Chu Da Fa – Xingyi’s Fourteen Points Striking Method
安身炮/An Shen Pao: Xingyiquan’s Realistic Fighting Set
Hello, there! Here’s a quick rendition of the famous Partner Routine of Xingyiquan, An Shen Pao, or Self Defense Pounding. Since … Continue reading 安身炮/An Shen Pao: Xingyiquan’s Realistic Fighting Set
轉掌十二分練法/Zhuan Zhang Shi’er Fen Lian Fa – Turning Palm Twelve Points on the Practice Method
•轉掌/Zhuan Zhang – Turning Palm is the core of Baguazhang. It should be the bulk of your daily practice, as … Continue reading 轉掌十二分練法/Zhuan Zhang Shi’er Fen Lian Fa – Turning Palm Twelve Points on the Practice Method
Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts 