As I learn more about this wondrous martial art, more things fall into place for me on an overall point of view about martial arts in general. Circular motions can be done with the arms, can be done with the body. Spiralling allows us to change relative hand position and placement on an opponent. It can also allow us to better enter and apply different types of techniques against an opponent.
If one tries to do a throw or a push merely with the arms' spiral energy, chances are very good the technique won't work Combine that energy with the energy of the body spiral and now we are talking a whole new ballgame.
Shifu taught me yesterday that sometimes Qinna in and of itself won't work on a given individual. So what do we do then? At that point it is a good idea to consider entry into another position whereby we can apply a different strike or leverage to offset an opponent.
Learning how to circle and spiral is very important in Chen Tai Chi. It isn't just about looking pretty or beautiful, but every motion is meant to be used combatively.
J
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