THE GIST OF TAIJIQUAN MECHANICS

Start from the back leg, rotate the waist, and complete at the hand
Do you know why a skilful Taijiquan practitioner can defeat a physically stronger and bigger-sized opponent? There are two main reasons -- internal force and mechanics. The gist of Taijiquan mechanics can be expressed as starting from the back leg, rotating the waist and completing at the hand.
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Carry the Cosmos | Start from Back Leg | Rotatie the Waist |
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Rotate the Waist | Spiral Movement | Chi to Dan Tian |
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Immortal Waves Sleeves | Complete at the Hand |
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Not Arm Movement | Mainly Waist Movement |
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