Understanding Fa Jing - Part 1

A number of people have asked me to shed light on some of the details of Fa Jing. Since there are so many variations of Fa Jing, I have chosen the Spherical method which is a necessary foundation for the more advanced techniques. 


This video utilizes a number of postures and stances and plenty of slow motion to see better what is actually happening.


Although most of the examples you will see look somewhat similar in outward appearance, this is an illusion as the changes and variations are taking place "under the skin," so to speak. This will become apparent when you see the differences of how they effect an actual person in Understanding Fa Jing - Part 2 which will be coming soon.

The Exchange of Yin and Yang in Tai Ji Quan

An explanation of an advanced Tai Ji evolution known as the Exchange of Yin and Yang where each side of the body is doing something different.

The 3 Categories of Ta Ji Applications - Part 1 - Fundamentals

An explanation and demonstration of the 3 Categories basics:

Spot Hitting - Joint Manipulation - Downing the Enemy.

Yang Jianhou Style - Single Whip

The Yang Jianhou Style single whip is in many respects quite different than that of his son, Yang Cheng Fu. Also shows some applications.

Yang Jianhou Style - Grasp the Bird's Tail

Part 1 - is a breakdown of the basic movements of Grasp the Bird's Tail from the Yang Jianhou form and a comparison with the Yang Cheng Fu method.

Part 2 - shows some applications of the Grasp the Bird's Tail movements and their variations from the Yang Jianhou form.

Yang Jian Hou Style Chi Shr (Commencement)

This version of commencement (Chi Shr) comes from Yang Cheng Fu's father, Yang Jian Hou. Also includes some Chin Na applications

POUNDING - Most Efficient Internal Martial Arts Warm-up

aka - Tapping. If you're pressed for time or just want to warm-up quickly, this is a great way.
(requires a training partner)

Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan - Push Hands - Solo Exercise

Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Solo Exercise. This vid uses right foot forward stance (right hand leads) but should eventually be applied to the three other possibilities: Right foot forward, LEFT hand leads. Left foot forward, left hand leads. Left foot forward, RIGHT hand leads.

Peng, Liu, Ji and An - The Basic Energies of Tai Ji

A short explanation of Tai Ji Quan's 4 basic energies including a brief overview of their manifestation in postures.

Gaining More Power in Tai Ji - - Parts 1 & 2

Part 1 -- Standing Briefly at the End of Each Posture - Solo Method
Part 2 -- Releasing Power in Static Postures - Two Person Method

Walking - Testing your Root - How It Works

Part 1 addresses the physical basics of generating spiral energy in the legs while walking.

Part 2 addresses whole body spiraling (Yang and Yin spirals) including methods of cultivation.

Part 3 shows the result of application of pressure by an opponent to the various parts of the Yang and Yin spirals.

Walking - Testing Your Root

Using the sliding or rubbing step and the natural step (heel to toe) to test your root while in motion and subjected to various impacts.

Any Point on the Body becomes a Weapon: How it Works

An explanation and demonstration of Yang and Yin Peng, highlighting the difference.

Any Point on the Body becomes a Weapon

When one has cultivated long enough and practiced diligently over a long period, one aquires both Yang and Yin Peng throughout the body.

Yang Tai Ji - The Dan Tien Method

This vid is an example of a rarely seen high-level practice using the first set of the original Yang Cheng Fu Form. In this method the hands are kept fairly close to the body and relatively centered in front of the Dan Tien, generally at the level between the navel and the pubic bone. After enough correct practice one feels 1) the movement of the Dan Tien energy, 2) the body's Spiral energy, 3) the hands interacting with the body's Elixir Field...among other things

INSIDE ZHAN ZHUANG - The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation Part 1c

Part 1c concludes with the breath - half-moon and whole-body breathing, the chi breathing point, the Psoas muscles and the hanging basket - suspending the pelvis, closing technique for ending each practice session, how to apply what you've learned and what to expect as you explore the Wuji standing meditation practice.

INSIDE ZHAN ZHUANG - The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation - Part 1b

Part 1b summarizes, reviews and continues with the basic components of the Wuji posture, position of the legs, unlocking the knees, using gravity to release blockages, explanation of SUNG, the body's ideal state. Surrendering to gravity - dropping the weight below the feet, the two types of muscles - mobilizers and stabilizers.

INSIDE ZHAN ZHUANG - The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation - Part 1a

Part 1a continues with the basic alignments and body mechanics, opening the midrift to stretch the spine, finding your center from the back, feeling the five points, the low Dan Tien and Mingmen, explanation of the Kua, the biggest "joint" in the body, connecting the lines of gravity - front, back outside and inside.

INSIDE ZHAN ZHUANG - The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation Part 1

Part 1 includes the basic mechanics of the stand using the Wuji posture. Alignment of the feet, the three parts of the feet and their importance, the central, left and right deep channels of Chi Gung, the feet as the benchmark of your stand and gravity, arm and hand positions, the spine, eliminating it's three curves, activating Feng Fu point at the base of the skull, how all nerve messages pass through this point from the brain to the body, the position of the head and neck, releasing the chest and rounding the back.

8 Postures for Martial Power/4 Postures for Health

This vid shows the 8 basic Yi Quan postures for martial power along with a sequence of 4 for health. The Wuji posture is also mentioned.