Friday, December 01, 2006

Water Boxing

Water Boxing
Muhammad Ali by Flip Schulke

When we learned the long and beautiful Liu Ho Ba Fa style of Taijiquan from Master Robert Moore in 1988, he taught us that we should imagine ourselves moving through water as we practiced the form. He often called this Taijiquan form "Water Boxing."

One of the most frequently used metaphors for Qi is Water: Qi flows. Qi is stored in the Dan Tien reservoir. Qi flows in meridian channels. Qi moves. Qi can be blocked. Qi can be stagnant. Qi can be sensed as hot or cold. Qi is nourishing. Qi revitalizes us. Qi is fluid and powerful.

1 comment:

  1. Does anyone know where I might be able to get a less expensive version of the photograph of Muhammad Ali by Flip Schulke? All I can find is a $169.00 version; and I'd rather spend under $40.00.

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