VHS: Taiji Yin & Yang Symbol Sticking Hands 2

The Essence of Taiji

Yin and Yang Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands training is considered the essence of the entire Taijiquan art. Known as silk-reeling in Chen style Taiji, the main purpose of this training is to 'connect' the body

Once in motion, [the] entire body must be light [Qing] and agile [Ling], [it] especially should [be] threaded together. (Taijiquan Classic)

The root is at the feet, [Jin or movement is] generated from the legs, mastered [i.e. controlled] by the waist and manifested [i.e. expressed] from the fingers. From the feet to the legs to the waist must be integrated, and one unified Qi. (Taijiquan Classic)

From this training, a practitioner will establish firm physical and mental conditions which can lead him/her to a proficient level of Taijiquan practice, especially Pushing Hands. The entire practice of Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands includes Yang Taiji Yin-Yang patterns, Yin Taiji Yin-Yang patterns, and the mixture practice of the Yin and Yang patterns.

This video demonstrates the Yin side of the Taiji Symbol training. The other two patterns are covered in other videos.

This program is designed for self-instruction and divided into five parts.

• Self Practice of the Yin Taiji Yin-Yang Pattern
• Stationary Partner Training
• Moving Forward / Backwards Partner Training
• Parallel Stepping Training
• Bagua Circle Stepping Training

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Newton, Massachusetts.