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Taiji Sri Lanka 2006 � overview of the past 14 years training. - Patrick A Kelly
1.Clearly distinguish between superficial-mind and Deep-mind. Superficial-mind is that part of consciousness which is dominated by brain activity. Superficial-mind works mainly through the 5 external senses and is not useful for internal training beyond the first few years. The basic method to go past it is to �close down the mind as if going to sleep�.
2. Clearly distinguish between 5 external senses and 5 internal senses. The Deep-mind is woken and strengthened at its lowest or etheric level by concentrating on the 5 inner senses: joint-position, muscle-state, pain, pressure and temperature. They are the most natural and certain entry into the Deep-mind. (5 outer senses � sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch � are connected to superficial-mind. Concentrating on them may just make superficial-mind stronger).
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Taiji - Sri Lanka Seminar; Feb 2006
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Taiji - Body Alignment
Step 1 (Move): A wave of intention, energy and movement rises...
Step 2 (Release): Align the Lower Body.
Step 3 (Stretch): Align the Upper Body.
Step 4 (Unstretch): Strengthen the Alignment while issuing 'Spring Force'.
Step 5 (Settle): Intention, energy and body settle naturally...
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Taiji - Patrick's 20 points
Every part of the body changes continuously. 1.
Mind and Body aligned within the changes. 2.
Elastic strength is transmitted through chains of stretching muscles. 3.
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Taiji - Plyometrics
Muscles perform two main types of contractions:
1. Eccentric contractions, where the muscle lengthens, or stretches.
2. Concentric contractions, where the muscle shortens, or contracts.
A muscle exerts its maximum force by performing a rapid eccentric (lengthening) contraction. However, it should be understood that muscles seldom perform only one type of contraction in isolation during athletic activities. When a concentric contraction occurs (muscle shortens) immediately following an eccentric contraction (muscle lengthens) then the force generated can be dramatically increased. If a muscle is stretched, much of the energy required to stretch it is lost as heat, but some of this energy can be stored by the elastic components of the muscle.
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Taiji Power Secrets
We trained long hours in the Solo Form, Pushing Hands and Quick Fist, which he knew very well. He showed us a lot of the extra training and body conditioning methods Master Huang Xingxian had taught him in the early days, later giving us the medicines to heal the bruises. It was interesting to observe his own training methods. Each day as well as the Taiji (Chi), he trained other internal exercises and meditation.
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These pages will be added to and expanded regularly. Last updated 26 August 2006. Patrick A Kelly