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Carrying a Scepter
In Yang-22 our hand holds a Small Chi Sphere. To add to the difficulty of practice, we also must cradle a Chinese scepter (aka ruyi) in our arm. We learn to carry the scepter in the 2nd technique of the 22-form, Wild Horse Parts Mane. Even though this is the only technique where this principle is taught, we carry over this practice to the other techniques as well. Carrying a scepter is…
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Ancient Bell Body
The 2/4 Dots, 3 Passes, 3 Chi Rings and 5 Bows are put into practice through the Ancient Bell Body. In Yang-22 we use the analogy of the body as akin to an ancient Chinese bell. The Ancient Bell Body is actualized through the use of the intent to flesh out what is not real into something that can be felt but not seen. Your mind dictates the command to create the Ancient Bell Body and your mind…
The 5 Bows
The 2/4 Dots, the 3 Passes, the 3 Chi Rings and the 5 Bows are all related topics in the learning of Yang-22. They are integral to the storing and release of energy by converting kinetic energy to potential energy which is then released back as kinetic energy as part of the process of power generation. In this sense, you can say that the entire 22-form is an exercise in how to use movement to…
The 3 Chi Rings Part 3
The 3 Chi Rings Part 2
Where exactly do you place your arms in space when you execute a technique? In Wing Chun we keep the elbows closer to the body since its a close quarters combat system. However, in Pok Khek Kuen we keep our elbows away from the body since we abide by the principle of an inch longer gives us greater power. In Yang-22 we use the Shoulder Chi Ring to inform us where to pose our arms for the…
The 3 Chi Rings
This is not a post about how to use intent to create the 3 Chi Rings. Instead, I would touch on why we have the 3 Chi Rings. In Yang-22 we practice our form such that the internal and the external harmonizes. Yes, that’s what other Tai Chi styles say too but in Yang-22 we are very specific about how to bring this about. Our intent is internal, in the mind, it cannot be grasped. Our body is the…
