Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts
得心應手 – "What the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes"
六合/Liu He 身成六式，雞腿龍身，熊膀鷹爪，虎抱雷聲。六合者，雞龍熊鷹虎雷，形意拳之身法，六形合為一體也。又內三合，心與意合，意與氣合，氣與力合。外三合，手與足合，肘與膝合，肩與胯合，是為六合也。 There are Six Forms that complete the body, Chicken Legs, Dragon Body, Bear Shoulders, Eagle Claws, Tiger Hold, & Thunderous Voice. When…
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Baguazhang's Four Characteristics: •龍形 - Dragon Shape: 走/Zou-Walking must be smooth, continuous, & circular, guided by the suppleness of the waist •猴相 - Monkey Appearance:…
Xingyiquan's Six Models: •雞腿 - Chicken Legs: The thighs rub each other in passing, the knees close strongly. •龍身 - Dragon Body: The waist leads…
打人如拔草/Da Ren Ru Ba Cao - Hitting People is like Pulling up Grass Xingyiquan is full of great images to bear in mind while practicing.…
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