Longfei-Taijiquan Association of Great Britain

Classic Corner
Longfei News Letters - Volume 2, Issue 1

The chin of the (whole) body, through practice becomes one unit. Distinguish clearly between substantial and insubstantial. To fa chin (discharge) it is necessary to have root. The chin starts from the foot, is commanded by the waist, and manifested in the fingers, and discharged through the spine and back. 

One must completely raise the spirit (pay attention) at the moment when the opponent's chin is just about to manifest, but has not yet been released. My chin has then already met his (chin), not late, not early. It is like using a leather (tinder) to start a fire, or like a fountain gushing forth. (In) going forward or stepping back, there is not even the slightest disorder. In the curve seek the straight, store, then discharge; then you are able to follow your hands and achieve a beneficial result. This is called borrowing force to strike the opponent or using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds.

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