Traditional Martial Arts in Santa Cruz County, Central California Coast
Six Harmony Praying Mantis
Chen Tai Chi
Long Fist
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Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts is a holistic practice (body, heart, intellect) and for this reason we need clear conceptual understanding of not just the physical movements but also the energetic forces required for the execution of skilful technique. Because of this the students are introduced to the first and most necessary principles of force and attention. They represent the father and the mother of all other energetic forces.
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Body Mechanics and Structure
The need for proper body mechanics cannot be overlooked. The general rule is that when the body is in alignment then the chi will flow. If we violate proper structure then turbid energy will create restrictions in the proper flow of chi. The first place to establish proper structure starts with the basic horse stance. …
Gun, Zuan, Zheng, Gou – Rolling, Drilling, Striving, Encircling
Gun, Zuan, Zheng, Gou – Rolling, Drilling, Striving, Encircling The terminology is borrowed from the Ba Gua system. These four words are used as a reference for variations of Jin (force). There are four separate energies, which flow sequentially from the inside to the outside door of the body. As an example refer to the …
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