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Date Posted: Wed, Jul 14 2004, 21:49:59 PDT
Author: David True
Author Host/IP: cs666834-76.austin.rr.com / 66.68.34.76
Subject: Re: Welcome message-8/02/03
In reply to: Brian Bruning 's message, "Re: Welcome message-8/02/03" on Tue, Oct 14 2003, 16:24:22 PDT

Hey folks,

I learned the 99 Style (Chen Pan Ling Style) from my teacher in Taichung, Taiwan -- Danny Lai (http://www.damazen.com). You can see a video clip of Danny performing a short excerpt from the form on the Ta Chi page. I'm currently teaching down here in Austin, Texas, while Danny's teaching up in Calgary, Canada.

Danny learned from Master Chang Ru Ching, who learned from Master Wang Shu Jing, who learned from Master Chen Pan Ling.

Danny has given me a few videos of Master Wang demoing Hsing-Yi, Tai Chi and Ba Gua in Japan -- neat stuff.

Chen Pan Ling was an engineer. I find his movements are very logical and practical. For example, in his book, he says repeatedly to keep your elbows pointed at the ground. If your elbow is relaxed and straight down, then your power will go in a straight line towards your target. If it's "chicken winged" out to the side, then you lose power out to the side. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself, both ways. Push on someone both ways--you'll be surprised how much more power you have with your elbow down.

I think the most important thing about any form, regardless of movements, are the points. Are you sitting your gua? Can you really use it? Can you feel the energy?

As far as other schools, in the Ba Gua video there is a Japanese master. I've heard of a school in France. Tim Cartmell in California knows the form, but doesn't teach it. Tim's push hands clip is great. He's like a younger, healthier Kumar. He, like Kumar, was able to travel around Asia and study. A student of Andy's is in San Antonio, Texas, teaching--George Martinez.

Zaijian and Practice Hard,

David

7/14/04

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