Last night, in my class, Shifu was focusing on the importance and the proper practice of the turning points found within the Chen forms. My understanding of the turning points are the transitional motions found between one movement and the next. The turning points are very high level in difficulty because the hand/wrist and body/hip motions must be coordinated properly AND in conjunction with the breath.It is THIS type of understanding that makes an internal martial art like Tai Chi, Ba Gua or Hsing I, an internal martial art.
Understanding that integration is a task, being able to actually do it is a momentous task. That is why we practice, and that is why it is Kung Fu. To develop the skill takes time, patience and practice. But it is what will define us as martial artists.
J
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