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Here I share and explain how to get and stay healthy with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu. Mixing interviews with incredible people, and my own insights and experiences, we look for timeless wisdom and proven practices to be healthy and happy today.
#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health
18 minutes
5 years ago
#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu
The Center Line or Center Axis is a posture and movement principle in many forms or styles of Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Lan Shou Quan, Three Kingdoms Cannon Fist and other styles of classical martial arts.
In this podcast you will learn about the center line concept, how it is formed of three points. What those points are and how they are important. Learn why and how to develop a good center line awareness and use it in martial arts training and practice. Establishing and using your center line can enhance your power, prevent injuries, and improve your body control and balance in movement.
Practicing center line awareness and movement is also helpful for dodging and efficient turning in general.
A good center line is also important to establish before progressing to advanced Qigong practices.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health
Here I share and explain how to get and stay healthy with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu. Mixing interviews with incredible people, and my own insights and experiences, we look for timeless wisdom and proven practices to be healthy and happy today.
