Monday, September 05, 2022

Tai Chi Chuan Practice Principles of Ken Gullette

Key Components of an Effective Chen Taijiquan Practice

Signposts on a Martial Arts Journey: Tai Chi, Hsing-I, Bagua, and the Art of Life.
By Ken Gullette, 2013, Kindle E-Book
Chapter 47: Why Your Tai Chi is So Weak

The Real Concepts of Tai Chi Chuan Practice

1.  Establish and Maintain a Ground Path

2.  The Most Important Energy is Peng Energy and It 
     Must be Maintained at All Times

3.  All Movements Must Be Connected Through the Body

4. Silk Reeling Practice and Skills 

5.  Dan Tien Rotation

6.  Opening and Closing the Kua

7.  Maintain a Centered Stance


"The best you can do for yourself is to NOT believe everything an authority figure tells you, but to investigate and research and read, watch videos and compare, and don't close your mind to the possibility that you might be learning poor quality Tai Chi."  

Sifu Ken Gullette's excellent website with instructional DVDs, books, online videos, Zoom classes, and support of learners.  




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