sensei8 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 SpeedKills, What is the answer, please? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I found out HA!Its more complex than I expected and even the people that teach it dont really know whats going on sometimes, no wonder no one could tell me. Thanks for the answers anyway didnt intend to be rude was just frustrated.So what is the answer? Can you share it with us? If you don't mind me asking, do you study Tai Chi currently? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRamsIX Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The short answer is connected eccentric muscle contraction via intention (or continuous Kime) manipulated by deep internal musculature that is directed by moving through a central axis (i.e. spine/ribcage/deep pelvic muscles).There is a lot going on and it depends on the strike particularly and the effect you want on the opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimoto Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The short answer is connected eccentric muscle contraction via intention (or continuous Kime) manipulated by deep internal musculature that is directed by moving through a central axis (i.e. spine/ribcage/deep pelvic muscles).There is a lot going on and it depends on the strike particularly and the effect you want on the opponent.I heard something similar in salsa dancing class! Especially about my deep musculature! Ok just kidding sorry. Sounds like a long way of saying it's in the hips... To quote the great Bob Marley: "LOVE IS MY RELIGION" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRamsIX Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The short answer is connected eccentric muscle contraction via intention (or continuous Kime) manipulated by deep internal musculature that is directed by moving through a central axis (i.e. spine/ribcage/deep pelvic muscles).There is a lot going on and it depends on the strike particularly and the effect you want on the opponent.I heard something similar in salsa dancing class! Especially about my deep musculature! Ok just kidding sorry. Sounds like a long way of saying it's in the hips...Nope. Its about small muscle control in the pelvis/lower basin in addition to the waist. Some styles of Taiji use the hips, but its rotation around a secondary axis. The spine is primary, which means one if not both of the hips are stabilized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Armstrong Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hi Speedkills. The answer you are looking for is "Bone Power" What is bone power you may ask? People that practice Tai Chi don't usually concern themselves with bone power there main concern is to cultivate chi. However combining Tai Chi movements with dynamic tension is another story. Tai Chi is based on the "top secret" idea of moving like a cat. While Bone Power is based on the mythical Dragon. Imagine practicing Tai Chi in a manner very differently than the usual way; imagine doing it in a dynamic tension style not moving like a cat but now a dragon. Then Combine the cat and dragon then you will have a force to be reckoned with. Please don't tell anyone it's a secret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Armstrong Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 TC generates it's power from using the entire body and using yin yang principle's. Example, as the attacking arm moves forward the other arm pulls back generating more power. Leverage is another factor when using TC techniques. Also flowing energy throughout the body focuses that energy in to techniques. Internal martial arts such as Tai Chi is not intended to be understood by popular culture. Tai Chi practioners develop strong legs and this is where alot of power can be generated in to there techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Armstrong Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 As no one is adding more to this topic and I feel an overwhelming urge to do so. When you see a Tai Chi practitioners beautifully flowing from one graceful move to another, there is one element missing. Which is footwork to close the gap. To set yourself up to release a technique on the opponent. Think about it for a moment. When you do a kata against an imaginary opponent, he is not going to jump in to every position so you can damage him, on the contrary he is going to be as awkward and difficult as possible for you. This is where the art of positioning yourself to do the most damage comes in to play, closing the gap first, then let them have it! By closing the gap it takes a lot less energy to release that energy because you have created momentum combined with gravity and structure in a short distance and all in a millisecond. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I think Tai Chi practitioners don't use much footwork in their forms because they changed why they do Tai Chi. Most practitioners aren't focused on self-defense aspects, but more on health benefits. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Armstrong Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 You are right I agree with your point of views. The question was how do Tai Chi guys generate power and that was the focus of my explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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