Friday, September 21, 2012

Secret #7 - Fulcrum Point in Taiji

This week, Master Chow was talking about Fulcrum point in Taiji.

A fulcrum point is a fixed support point about which a lever pivots.
So how does this apply in Taiji.

Master Chow said that in Taiji, the fulcrum pt changes from stance to stance. Eg when 腿 the fulcrum is the front leg. When sit back, the fulcrum is the back leg. Even on the hand, the fulcrum can be at the wraist, elbow or shoulder etc depending on situation. 

Knowing the fulcrum point is not enough, the more important thing is that fulcrum is a FIXED (定) point. And the 腿 should happen only after the front leg is 定. By doing this, the chi will not be dissipated and focus in the proper direction.

When practising Taiji, be aware where is the fulcrum when changing stances and make sure the fulcrum point does not move.