Tai Chi Fa Jin by Mantak Chia

Author:Mantak Chia
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Martial Arts/Tai Chi
ISBN: 9781594778117
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Company
Published: 2012-01-12T05:00:00+00:00

Fig. 5.13. North, South, West, East directions in the Discharge Form

Second Corner (West)

The arms now have formed the Ward Off position facing west and are holding a chi ball. Your weight is largely on your right foot, and only the forefoot of your left foot is touching the ground.

Second Bird’s Tail (West)

2. Ward Off Strike: Now sink back, letting your weight fall into the right leg. Take your left foot off the ground while keeping the lumbar full, and step forward. Use your tan tien, and feel it twist and hold power in the process of stepping forward with the left leg (fig. 5.14).

3. Now release the discharge power while allowing the right (back) leg to drag and stay connected to the ground.

4. Rollback: Step back with the right leg, as per the fundamental Tai Chi Chi Kung form. At the same time, rotate the left arm so the palm faces the face, and let the right arm float across, preparing for the Press Strike. Keep the right foot (the anchor leg) straight.

5. Press Strike: Connect the outer side (little finger side) of the right palm with the inner aspect of the left wrist. Repeat the same tan tien and footwork as in the Ward Off Strike, and release the discharge power.

6. Push Strike: Sink back and separate the arms. As always, allow the arms to automatically follow the tan tien; they should not be moved directly by the mind. Then step forward with the left leg, prepare the tan tien, and discharge with a Double Palm Strike, dragging a stiff right foot straight.

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