Tai Chi’s power source: The eight dynamics

Описание: The eight fundamental forces of Wudang Tai Chi from Cheng Tin Hung lineage.


1. Pang is the use of force in an upward direction such as when our opponent thrusts forward and diagonally upward and we respond by tracing the direction of his attack, and using our hands in a smooth and circular movement to divert it even further upward and forward, causing him to lose his balance.
2. Li is the use of force in a sideways direction, such as where we intercept and move with a forward directed attack, simultaneously diverting it slightly to one side and thus to the void. The greater the force of his attack, the greater the resulting loss of balance on the part of our opponent.
3. Tsai is a forward directed thrust such as a well-directed push when our opponent is off balance.
4. On is where we direct force downwards such as pressing down on our opponent with our hands as he loses balance in a forward direction.
5. Tsoi is where our opponent loses control of his centre of gravity, and we use a technique to disrupt his balance to such an extent that he is uprooted completely from his position. It is something like a strategically placed lever lifting a heavy rock
6. Lit is where we use force in the form of a circular diversion which, as it passes the half-way point starts to move back in the direction of our opponent, spiralling the force of his own attack back against him.
7. Tsou is the use of the elbow or knee joint to divert our opponent's attack and make him lose his balance or to strike his weak points.
8. Kou is the use of the torso to divert our opponent's attack or to strike him when at close quarters, such as when he attempts to divert our punch into the void, and in reply we continue our forward momentum using the shoulder to strike him.

Best developed through regular Neigong and pushing hands initially.

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