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Understanding Peng (Ward Off): The Foundation of Tai Chi
Peng (掤), often translated as "ward off," is one of the eight fundamental energies (Ba Jin) in Tai Chi Chuan. It's the first energy encountered in the Tai Chi form and represents an outward expanding force that neutralizes incoming energy. Imagine a buoyant ball floating on water, effortlessly deflecting any pressure. This is the essence of Peng.

YMAA OrientSport
Apr 82 min read


Finally, a Scientific Standard: Harvart University Unveils Mandatory Tai Chi MOT Protocols
Finally, after years of exhaustive research, scientists from the Harvart University Office of Biomechanical Research have done the impossible. They have bridged the gap between ancient internal martial arts and modern mechanical engineering standards.
For too long, the Tai Chi community has operated without standardized performance checks. Practitioners often suffer from a newly identified condition known as "Internal Drag," which significantly hampers silk-reeling efficienc

YMAA OrientSport
Apr 12 min read
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