| An: |
One of the four functions of Lan Que Wei
(Grasp the Bird's Tail). Generally translated as Push.
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| Baihui: |
The crown centre of the head. The point to be
lifted up when training Taijiquan and Qigong.
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| Baduanjin: |
Perhaps the most popular of Chinese Qigong
exercises for health presentation. Consists of eight exercises
practised eight times with breathing rhythms. Also known as the
Eight Pieces of Brocade or The Eight Treasures.
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| Bagua/Paqua: |
Eight Trigrams.
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| Bagua Zhang: |
One of the trilogy of the internal martial arts
systems, based on the Eight Trigrams.
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| Bu: |
Refers to footwork and steps as in Congbu (Bowstep).
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| Cai: |
Pro. Tsai, one of the thirteen kinetic
characteristics of Taijiquan. Generally translated as plucking,
or pulling down.
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| Chang Chuan: |
Longfist boxing, takes its inspiration from the
image of a continuous long flowing river (the Yangste).
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| Chan: |
Buddhist, branch of Buddhism introduced from India
to China by Bodhidharma also the Patron Saint of Japanese
Martial Arts, in Japanese, Zen Buddhism.
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| Chi Qi: |
Intrinsic Energy, Air, Breath.
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| Chi Kung: |
Work, development of Intrinsic Energy. |
| Daoyin: |
Ancient Chinese system of health care using
movement to generate and invigorate personal energy.
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| Dan Tien: |
The most commonly known area three fingers below
the navel, sometimes referred to as the Field of Elixir. Also
recognised as the centre of gravity. There is also Upper Dan
Tien (between the eyes), Middle Dan Tien (at the heart level).
All three figure in the refinement of Qi.
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| Du Mai: |
The governing meridian running up the back.
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