These are specifically the classic works of Tai Chi, such as the “Tai Chi Classics” and others, which typically encompass the philosophical foundations and traditional theories of Tai Chi.
What is Dragon-Tiger Power in Chinese Internal Martial Arts? Dragon-Tiger Power (龙虎劲) represents the pinnacle of neijiaquan (internal martial arts) power generation, combining vertical dragon energy and horizontal tiger force. This unique synergy creates what modern biomechanics researchers call “integrated kinetic chain activation” – a concept verified in 2022 studies from Beijing Sport University on…
The Biomechanics of Internal Martial Arts Power Generation Modern sports science now validates what Chinese martial masters observed for centuries: optimal power generation comes from coordinated skeletal alignment, not isolated muscle strength. Recent studies on fascial chains (Wilke et al., 2020) reveal how traditional shen jin ba gu (抻筋拔骨) techniques enhance: Table 1: Animal Movement…
1. Philosophical Foundation of Taiji “太极者，无极而生，阴阳之母也。” (“Taiji arises from Wuji (the limitless) and is the mother of Yin and Yang.”)Taiji originates from Wuji (the formless void) and serves as the source of Yin and Yang. The Taiji diagram symbolizes the mutual transformation and balance of these two opposing forces. The name “Taijiquan” (Supreme Ultimate Fist)…