EndZone Freestyle Fighter Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Hey guys, i was thinkin of startin some tai chi on the side ya know. Does anyone here know exactly what i'm supposed to do as i meditate or pratice the form? thx alot guys "Someone once said that high kicks were impractical, but tell that to the guy that just ate my foot"AZN PRIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye of the Tiger Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 The most effective meditation I have found is Mokuso (Japanese meditation). Assume a kneeling position with the hands on lap. Back straight and so on assuming the correct form so your centre of gravity is horizontal. Breath in for 15 secs imagining the course that the air takes, through the forehead down the spine down to the lower abdomen till it reaches a tiny spot. Exhale and tense your abdomen and exhale for m15 secs. Do Mokuso everyday for 1 minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Never do Tai Chi "on the side". It is one of the most complete and devasting MA's out there. I would suggest getting a book on mediation practices and do that. If you are serious about Tai Chi, it takes along to get good at, like all internal arts. When practicing the forms, your mind should be empty of thought. The japanese call it Mushin (no mind). If a thought does come dont try and force it out, just let it pass. It is also important, to try and get technically perfect, because if you are thinking about the movements, then you are not in a state of Mushin. It should just be a natural as breathing or walking. This takes a LONG time to do. Take Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 We do Moksuo as well before and after class it is relaxing. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikudo-ka Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Yeah, I'm a fan of mokosu as well. It doesn't shout "hey look at me, I'm meditating", like sitting there in the lotus position. Plus its a bit more universal - I've even seen a picture of an ancient hill Rasta demonstrating meditation, and you might as well say he was sitting in a classical "mokosu" position. KarateForums.com - Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Eyes Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 This probably sounds stupid but how does meditation help practice Tai Chi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 No question is stupid bright eyes, just shows an egerness for knowledge. Mediatation, the quitening of the soul, allows for you to see things more clearly. The Japanese call is "Mushin", or no mind. To cultivate ones Ki/Qi for use. To focus of our Ki, we must first bypass the mind so to speak. Focus on the "Da Tuen" (sp?) or Hagra or Seiken no Itten (In Japanese). This is an area of the lower torso, that cannot be tensed no matter how muscular. This is where your Ki is centralised in the human body. From here it can be used for whatever purpose, self defence or in daily life. So in a nut shell medation focus's Ki, Ki can be used for what, be it Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Aikido, karate, Wing Chun, TKD or making lunch. Complete relaxation. Take Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 If you are intersted in Tai Chi, you should try some Chi Kung excercizes. As far as meditation goes, Zhan Zhuang training is a great way to meditate and help yourself as well.Google search Zhan Zhuang and have fun "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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