Riding on the Back of the Dragon

From Steven Moore's taichiheartwork blog

"If you don't have the feeling that the next stage – infinite in its extent and awful in its implications – is forever looming – beckoning and threatening – then you're stuck. This is what gives the great master his indomitable spirit – each day is a ride on the back of the dragon into the fray."

See http://taichiheartwork.blogspot.co.uk for other posts.


This is so true if you are really investigating your T'ai Chi, not just going through some daily motions which are nothing more than superficial performance.

John Kells - What I am Teaching Now Part 4 (Downroot)

Standing Exercise 2

Here is standing exercise number 2.

The hands point to opposite corners.

Shadow Power

Scott Meredith, the author of " Juice " writes about the theory of Cheng Man Ching pushing hands

as taught to him by Ben Lo.

The article can be read here:  http://www.budojapan.com/spaceial-article/shadow-power/

John Kells 2007 Heartwork Salutation

Standing Posture 1

Some 14 years ago I went along for a regular one to one session with John Kells.

He taught me a series of standing exercises to work on energy and willpower/

Here's the first one. To be held for 3 minutes each side. 70% weight on the backleg.

John Kells - Heartwork, What I am Teaching Now Part 3