Terms To Know For Tai Chi
Tai Chi-Refers to the complete oneness
Wu Chi-The beginning of space and time; the zero state
Yin Yang-The female and male; positive and negative of all things. Complementing one another in order to create a balance within the universe.
Lung-Refers to the Chinese Dragon that is the mythical animal which represents fortune, royalty, leadership or mystery. The Dragon may represent the continual twist and movement of the entire body during practice in Tai Chi.
Peng-Warding or Inflated off force
Lu-Roll back force
Ji-Compressing force
An-Pushing force
Cai-Snapping force
Lie-Swinging force
Zhou-Elbowing force
Kao-Bouncing force
Chi-The life force
Chen-style Taijiquan-A style of Chen that is characterized by stances that are low
Chi-The breath of life, the primordial energy that is the basis of the universe.
Chi Kung-Exercises which are specifically designed to develop, coordinate or increase Chi
Five Elements-A system within Chinese philosophy that is based upon the observations of the processes of the natural world that interact with one another. Distinctions may be made between the characteristics and functions of Fire, Water, Metal, Wood and Earth.
Form-A defined posture that is formal in nature. May also refer to a movement or set of movements.
Gong-An exercise or practice that is used to develop a power or skill. There can be many different types of gongs.
Guan-A gym or school where instruction in martial arts occurs.
Internal-Refers to the intrinsic power that is generated by the life force energy or Chi contained within the body.
Jing-Any ability or skill that is developed as a result of the practice of martial arts.
Root-A term that is used in martial arts to refer to the process of aligning the body and the feet so that force is transferred into the ground.
Sung-Refers to the suppleness and ease of motion associated with the proper movements in martial arts.
Tui Shou-Push Hands-This is a two person exercise which is used to instruct students regarding specific principals. The exercise begins with the use of sets of movements that are pre-defined in order to teach coordination. More complex movements are introduced over time.
Chin Na-The art form of grappling as well as controlling the limbs of one's opponent.
Chi Sau-Sticky Hands-Refers to a two person exercise that instructs students regarding how to stick to their opponent.
Chuan-Fist-Identifies a style of fighting
Dan-tian-refers to the center of energy that is located about two inches just below the navel and inside the lower abdomen
External-Refers to the mechanical energy or muscular force in the physical body
Fa-jing-refers to the release of powers that has been stored.