the way of wujimon

journey in search of the way through taiji, martial arts, meditation and health

Li Enjiu Teaching Practical Method Applications

Grandmaster Li Enjiu’s teaching clip on July 21, 2010 - These are clips of Grandmaster Li Enjiu’s teaching to Chen Zhonghua’s students on a visit to Jinan.

Wow, lots of good material on the practical applications of the Chen Taijiquan Practical Method Yilu form. Translation in the video done by Master Chen Zhonghua. Such a great opportunity for the full-time Daqingshan students to have so many high level taiji masters come and teach!

20 Yilus a Day at Daqingshan

Learning Yilu | Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method: "Don’t think for a minute that because you have done the form for a few years that you are hot property. More than likely, you could benefit from an injection of a dose of reality at Daqingshan Mountain."

Muscular Quality of Sung

Tai Chi Principles: Muscular Quality of Sung: "... the Tai Chi principle of sung is a palpable muscular quality!"

Daoyin Chuan Yiquan Videos

Daoyin Chuan Yiquan Videos : Featuring Fong Ha and Han Xingyuan

The Art of Being Still

The art of being still: "Every day, from the time the museum opened until after it closed, she sat as still as she could in a wooden chair and invited visitors to the museum to sit down for a few minutes in the chair across from her."

Taiji Hollow Fist

Taiji Hollow Fist? : "Consider that taiji principles place high importance on sung. How does one sung if one is clenching the fist?" - more thought provoking questions by blogger Zen Mind Sword.

Training vs the Real Thing

Humbug or Martial Artist?

Are you a humbug or martial artist?: "... pay no attention to the man behind the curtian and then see where one's practices lead them ..."

Book Review: Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power

Book Review: Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power: "The practice of Taijiquan, if one follows a complete curriculum, leads to martial skill and good health concurrently. Attempting to separate the two leads to something that is not balanced, and not Taijiquan."

Hip Joint Flexibility

Check out "Hip is as hip does" for videos on hip joint flexibility and exercises