Principles of Tai Chi and Key Points of Practice (Tai Chi's Back Silk Loop Practice Method)

Author: Zhang Xiugui, Feng Jingchun
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book explains the correctness of the Zhang Zi De Taiji diagram using the latest achievements in cosmic science, illustrates the state of wuxi (non-existence) through the existence of dark matter and dark energy in the universe, and discusses the principle and practice methods of Tai Chi's beisi Kou (back silk) using the Zhang Zi De Taiji diagram. It also explains eight types of jin (power) methods through the Bagua and meridian theory, and introduces internal practice methods such as the "Qian San Lian" and "Kun Liu Duan" stances. Suitable for practitioners of various styles of Tai Chi.
The concept of beisi Kou originated from Du Yuanyhua's The True Essence of Tai Chi in 1935. Therefore, this book first introduces the practice methods of beisi Kou using examples of the Zhao Bu Tai Chi and Wu style Tai Chi passed down by Huo Mengkui. It then discusses the application of beisi Kou in Chen style and Yang style Tai Chi.
The Wu style Tai Chi introduced in this book was passed down through Li Yishu, Ge Xianzhai, and Huo Mengkui to Feng Jingchun. This style preserves the more original practice methods of Wu style Tai Chi, including 360° yunshou (cloud hands) and yuanyangjiao (mandarin duck feet). Each posture in this style is arranged according to the four-character secret method of "Qeng, Yin, Song, Fang" (、、、), with beisi Kou integrated into every movement, maintaining a state of "Taiji Yi Qi" during practice. It is highly effective for improving internal energy and is suitable for practitioners of all Tai Chi styles to refer to and learn from.