How to practice Taijiquan

Taijiquan's movements are slow and smooth, which require practicing the fist with a straight waist, a closed jaw, a straight back, and a pendant, with the intention of drifting into the clouds. In the Qing Dynasty, the boxer said, "Boxing is like the sea, and it is endless". At the same time, it also attaches great importance to the practice of qi, the so-called "qi", is to cultivate the human body's own spiritual power (I personally believe that such "qi" is formed by regulating the rhythm of breathing in the process of practicing boxing), which is one of the characteristics of taijiquan.

The essentials of practicing boxing

①quiet mind, breathing naturally, i.e., the practice of boxing requires quiet concentration of the mind, concentrate on guiding the movement, breathing steadily, deep and even and natural, can not be forced to hold their breath;

②centralized Anshu, soft and slow, i.e., the body to maintain a loose and natural and impartial, the movement of the clouds and water, soft and even;

③movement arc, rounded complete, i.e., the movement should be an arc spiral, the movement should be an arc form, rounded complete, the movement should be an arc form, rounded complete.

4) coherent and coordinated, clear separation of real and virtual, that is, the action should be continuous, articulation and smooth, everywhere to distinguish between real and virtual, the center of gravity to maintain stability;

5) light and calm, rigid and flexible, that is, each action should be light and calm, not floating, not rigid, outside the soft internal rigidity, the force to be The power should be complete and elastic, and should not be used in an awkward manner.

Taijiquan has the following requirements for the postures of various parts of the human body: head - keep the "virtual collar and top strength", have the idea of hanging up, do not be skewed and swaying, the eyes should be naturally flat, the mouth should be lightly closed, and the tongue should be set against the palate; neck - naturally straight, rotating and flexible; the neck should be naturally straight, rotating and flexible; the body should not use clumsy force. -Neck - naturally straight and flexible, not tense; shoulders - flat and loose, not shrugged, forward or backward; elbows - naturally bent and sunken, to prevent stiffness or upward; wrists - downward "collapse". -Sinking down "collapse wrist", strength focus, not flabby; Chest - loose and slightly contained, not outwardly or intentionally inwardly contracted; back - stretching and stretching, known as the "pull back". Back - stretching, called "pulling the back", not bowing; waist - downward loose sinking, rotating and flexible, not bowing forward or backward; spine - neutral and upright, to keep the body shape upright and natural; hip --The hips are slightly converged inward, not protruding outward, known as "slippery hips" and "convergence of the hips"; the hips are loosely contained, so that the strength is directed to the lower limbs. The hips are loose and contained, so that the strength is concentrated in the lower limbs, and should not be crooked or forward; the legs are stable and solid, bent to the right degree, rotating gently, moving smoothly, the knees are loose and natural, and the palms of the feet are clearly distinguished from the real ones.

Functions

Taijiquan requires relaxation and quietness, which enables part of the cerebral cortex to enter a state of protective inhibition and get rest. At the same time, boxing can be active mood, the brain plays a regulatory role, and the more skillful you are, the more you have to "first in the mind, after the body", concentrate on guiding the action. This long-term persistence, the brain function will be restored and improved, eliminating various chronic diseases caused by nervous system disorders. Neijiaquan requires "Qi sinking into the dantian", intentionally using abdominal breathing, increasing the depth of breathing, thus helping to improve respiratory function and blood circulation. Through easy and gentle exercise, it can make the meridians and collaterals of old and weak people smooth, the metabolism is vigorous, and the physique and functions are strengthened. Taijiquan is unique and distinctive in its techniques. It calls for a static brake, softness and rigidity, avoiding the real, borrowing power, advocating that everything from the objective, with the people are living, by themselves is stagnant. For this reason, Taijiquan pays special attention to "listening to the power", that is, to accurately feel and judge the other party's momentum, in order to make a response. When the other party has not been launched before, they do not venture, can first be induced by the other party, test its reality, the term is called "lead hand". Once the other party starts, one should quickly grab the front, "before he moves, he moves first", "after the first to", introduce the opponent, make him lose weight and fall into the air, or disperse and transfer the other party's strength, take advantage of the weakness and attack back with full force. This principle of taijiquan, embodied in the push hands training and set movement, not only can train people's reaction ability, strength and speed and other physical qualities, but also has a very important significance in attack and defense fighting training.

Practicing taijiquan can make the body and mind healthy, strong external solid internal, help dredge the meridians, eliminate the heart of the depression, it is outside the strong bones and bones, internal adjustment of the spirit of the effective means.