tai chi chuan: unity in motion
TRANSCRIPT
Tai Chi Chuan is a martial discipline whose expression may be
interpreted through the 6 X 6 rule
1 ) C o n n e c t i o n
2 ) C o n f i d e n c e
3 ) M o v e m e n t
4 ) R h y t h m
5 ) T e c h n i q u e / S t y l e
6 ) P u r p o s e
6 Principles Comprising the Way
1. To Whom/ To What?
2. How
Much?
3. Where?
(Anywhere/ Everywhere)
4. When?
(Timing)
5. How?
(Effortlessly)
6. Why?
(Uniqueness) Purpose
Technique
Rhythm
Movement
Confidence
Connection
Tai Chi Principles Conform to the 6 X 6 Rule
… to the earth
Principle # 1
Connection
Who? & What?
Confidence
… none in the self all in the form
How Much?
Principle # 2
Movement
… out of darkness into light
Where?
Principle # 3
Rhythm
Stand like mountain Flow like water
When? (timing)
Principle # 4
Technique
… it is to become aware
How?
Principle # 5
Purpose
Principle # 6
…is to live in harmony with life
Why?
A cosmic tree cultivated in the garden of human
consciousness
