If you are interested in the writings of Sun Lutang you can find excellent translations on the BrennanTranslation website.
The link is here
Here is old footage from Andrew Kluge's Youtube channel of Sun style Xingyi, Ba Gua and Taijiquan.
Showing posts with label Sun Jian Yun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sun Jian Yun. Show all posts
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Friday, 27 November 2020
Appreciation of Sun-style Taiji Quan and Sword Routines
On this clip you can see the form slowed down and there's also a two person Ba Gua Sword practice.
Monday, 9 April 2018
Studying with Sun Jian Yun
This is a photo of my Sun style teacher, Dave Martin, studying with Sun Jian Yun in his younger days.
Sunday, 28 January 2018
Traditional Sun style Taijiquan
This is an old clip of the late Sun Jianyun.
No flashy, overly stylised elaborate movements, no ridiculous kicks.
No flashy, overly stylised elaborate movements, no ridiculous kicks.
Monday, 1 January 2018
Sun Style
This is a great little film showcasing tradition Sun style Xingyi, Bagua and Taijiquan with Sun Jian Yun.
My own teacher was her direct student and the Taijiquan form and sword form are my main practises nowadays.
My own teacher was her direct student and the Taijiquan form and sword form are my main practises nowadays.
Friday, 3 April 2015
Sun Style Taiji by Sun Jian Yun 1957
Here is a link to a wonderful translation from Brennan Translation on Sun style Taiji, which is the style I currently practise and teach.
My teacher David Martin studied with Sun Jian Yun from 1993 - 2003 and became a formal disciple.
Enjoy this translation of a book from 1957.Click on the link here
My teacher David Martin studied with Sun Jian Yun from 1993 - 2003 and became a formal disciple.
Enjoy this translation of a book from 1957.Click on the link here
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Keep Things Simple
I used to over intellectualise matters concerning tai chi.
Now I don't.
It doesn't help. It's a façade.
As an example, part of my training in Sun style is to stand in San Ti posture. When I was first introduced to it, I rushed to my books and researched it, looking at the various visualisations and what I could be focusing on. And there is a lot!
I discussed this with my teacher, a disciple of the late Sun Jian Yun.
" Just stand, don't think about anything" was the advice.
So I did. I moved away from my previous practises which involved focusing on different points and connecting them.
Over time I have found a clarity in the Sun style tai chi that I hadn't experienced before. When I practise the simple movements there is a wonderful directness about them. I am energised like never before.
This is of course just my personal experience. But I have found that overthinking doesn't help. Just keep it simple and experience directly. Try it.
Now I don't.
It doesn't help. It's a façade.
As an example, part of my training in Sun style is to stand in San Ti posture. When I was first introduced to it, I rushed to my books and researched it, looking at the various visualisations and what I could be focusing on. And there is a lot!
I discussed this with my teacher, a disciple of the late Sun Jian Yun.
" Just stand, don't think about anything" was the advice.
So I did. I moved away from my previous practises which involved focusing on different points and connecting them.
Over time I have found a clarity in the Sun style tai chi that I hadn't experienced before. When I practise the simple movements there is a wonderful directness about them. I am energised like never before.
This is of course just my personal experience. But I have found that overthinking doesn't help. Just keep it simple and experience directly. Try it.
Friday, 25 April 2014
Private Lessons
I am offering private lessons for anyone who is interested in learning Sun style Tai Chi.
This form is not widely taught in the West and represents an interesting synthesis of Tai Chi, Xingyi and Ba Gua.
I can be contacted via this blog or my website www.cbtaiji.co.uk
My teacher is an indoor student of the late Sun Jian Yun, seen in the clip below.
This form is not widely taught in the West and represents an interesting synthesis of Tai Chi, Xingyi and Ba Gua.
I can be contacted via this blog or my website www.cbtaiji.co.uk
My teacher is an indoor student of the late Sun Jian Yun, seen in the clip below.
Saturday, 10 November 2012
New Class
I will be starting a new class in at Walkern Sports & Social Club, Walkern, Hertfordshire on November 27th.
There are 2 seperate sessions.
7-9pm - Tao Gong preparation exercises as taught to me by John Kells and Six Methods Shaolin Qi Gong as taught to me by Wang Su Yin.
8-9pm - Traditional Sun style Taiji as taught to me by David Martin, indoor student of the late Sun Jian Yun, daughter of Sun Lu Tang.
There are 2 seperate sessions.
7-9pm - Tao Gong preparation exercises as taught to me by John Kells and Six Methods Shaolin Qi Gong as taught to me by Wang Su Yin.
8-9pm - Traditional Sun style Taiji as taught to me by David Martin, indoor student of the late Sun Jian Yun, daughter of Sun Lu Tang.
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Hung Up on Speed
How fast should we do our Form? How long should it take?
This can in part,depend on the style of Tai Chi and the length of the form. The short form and long form I learned from John Kells took me about 8 and 20 minutes respectively. John said our long form should be performed a bit slower, taking up to 30 minutes. My Sun style teacher, Dave Martin, told me that Sun Jian Yun said the Sun form should take about 8 minutes.
The danger is that we get hung up on how long it has taken us to do our form. Instead we should be focusing on the principles. Regardless of whether we are moving quickly or slowly. Each posture has a beginning and end which, without fudging,smoothly connect to the next posture. Are we relaxed and alert? Did the waist position the steps?
There is an internal flow, an aliveness to our form. It is possible to move too slowly and you end up practising being dull. Equally it can all go out the window in trying to move too fast.
We need to explore how slow/fast we can move and still remain in accordance with principles. Only then will it be correct.
Have fun!
This can in part,depend on the style of Tai Chi and the length of the form. The short form and long form I learned from John Kells took me about 8 and 20 minutes respectively. John said our long form should be performed a bit slower, taking up to 30 minutes. My Sun style teacher, Dave Martin, told me that Sun Jian Yun said the Sun form should take about 8 minutes.
The danger is that we get hung up on how long it has taken us to do our form. Instead we should be focusing on the principles. Regardless of whether we are moving quickly or slowly. Each posture has a beginning and end which, without fudging,smoothly connect to the next posture. Are we relaxed and alert? Did the waist position the steps?
There is an internal flow, an aliveness to our form. It is possible to move too slowly and you end up practising being dull. Equally it can all go out the window in trying to move too fast.
We need to explore how slow/fast we can move and still remain in accordance with principles. Only then will it be correct.
Have fun!
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