| Da Lu: |
Big roll back. Two person co-ordinated
Tuishou so called because the pull (Lu) is much larger than
either the pull in the Taiji form or pull in fixed step Tuishou.
Da Lu training incorporates the methods of Lu and Kao (shoulder
stroke). The direction of the stepping is to the four corners.
Also: Ta Lu.
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| Daoist: |
A follower of the Daoist Philosophy.
Also: Taoist.
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| Dao: |
The Way.
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| Dao: |
Sabre.
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| Daoqi Linghe: |
Achieving harmony through Qi
guidance.
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| Diqi: |
Earth Qi (earth energy Yin Qi).
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Dian Xue:
Dim Mak:
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Attacking vital
points.
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| Fa: |
Attacking.
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| Fafang: |
To discharge.
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| Fajin: |
Issuing energy, attacking force. An
important aspect of Taijiquan Tuishou. Important considerations
for success are one's own level of skill. The partner's level,
opportunity, but most important is the timing.
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| Fang Sung: |
Relaxation, perhaps the most
repeated instruction to Taiji practitioners but the most
difficult to come to terms with. Sometimes described as a
perfect balance between Yin and Yang.
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| Grong Bu: |
Bow Step.
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| Gou: |
Hook the hand as in Tan Bien
(single whip)..
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| Guanqifa: |
Qi penetrating techniques.
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| Gongfu: |
Achieving technical skill. Also
Kungfu.
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| Hsin: |
Mind, essence of mind.
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| Ha-Heng: |
Breathing sounds associated with
Qigong breathing methods.
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| Huangdi Neijing: |
Internal medicine, classic of the
Yellow Emperor.
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| Huiyin: |
Accupuncture point located at the
Perineum.
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| Huantiao: |
Accupuncture point located in the
gluteal muscles.
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| Hukou: |
"The tiger's mouth".
Opening created by flexing and rounding the thumb and
forefinger.
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| Huo: |
Fire.
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| I: |
Mind, manifestation of, i.e.:
ideation and will. Also: Yi.
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| Jian: |
Sword, double edged straight sword.
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| Jianhua/Taijiquan: |
Simplified Taijiquan.
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| Ji: |
Press. One of the four kinetic
energies (power) from the sequence: "Grasp the Sparrow's
Tail."
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| Jin: |
Martial art power, kinetic force.
Also: Jing or chin.
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| Jin Dian: |
Energy points. To align the body
for optimum use of kinetic force.
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| Jin Lu: |
Energy Path. Pathway for the
efficient use of kinetic force.
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| Jing: |
Essence.
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| Jing Luo: |
Accupuncture channels. (Meridians).
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| Jing Shen: |
Essence of vital energy and spirit.
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| Kai: |
To open.
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| Kai Li Bu: |
Open stance.
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| Kao: |
Shoulder stroke. (See Da
lu).
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| Kong Qi: |
Natural air which we breathe.
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| Kua: |
The area of the body covering the
hips, thighs, inquinal joints, sacro illiac joints and pelvis.
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| Kungfu: |
See Gongfu.
Western overview for Chinese martial arts.
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