Practical TaiChi Training

The Practical Method tradition of TaiChiCh’uan makes TaiChi movement simple and clear.

The Elbow seeks to arrive either Above or Below, and the Hand likewise seeks to arrive at a position of either Above or Below. All the while, each is also honoring its task of Inward and Outward motion. The Elbow achieves the In, while the Hand achieves the Out.

The Inward action of the Elbow implies a consolidation of energy on one half of the body. The Outward action of the Hand implies a distribution of energy across the body. Both the Inward and Outward phases are created from generality, but expressed with precision. Broadly fueled, but sharply focused.

Training these actions allows the surface-level flow of TaiChi Forms to be imbued with clarity, power, and purpose.