Yang Style Tai Chi 108 style long boxing is unique among many Tai Chi schools. Its movements are coherent and smooth, and both rigid and soft. It not only carries profound cultural connotations, but also shows excellent fitness value. I plan to conduct an in-depth analysis and discussion on this.
History origin
Yang Luchan is the founder of Yang Style Tai Chi. He once taught Tai Chi in Beijing, and during this period he made many improvements to the boxing technique, making the movements smoother and more refined, and blended the charm of hardness and softness. As time goes by, the descendants of the Yang family have continued to meticulously craft the boxing techniques, and finally formed the classic routine of 108-style long boxing. This punching technique brings together the hard work and wisdom of the Yang family generations, and also records the inheritance and transformation of Tai Chi.
This is not only a skill, but also a symbol of the essence of Chinese culture and national spirit. After a long history, countless boxers have been continuously inherited and promoted, making it a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.
Action Features
This 108-style long fist moves coherently and has a slow pace, and the connection between movements is smooth , like the rolling clouds. The posture is broad and decent, and the posture is upright, mainly relying on techniques such as Peng, Ru, Squeeze, Shu, Chu, Chu, Elbow, Relay, Advance, Retreat, Look, Looking, and Static.
During training, the movements should clearly distinguish between virtual and real, and each move and every move strictly follows the established norms. For example, traditional yang style tai chi long form 108 movements during lunges, the knees of the front legs cannot exceed the boundaries drawn by the toes. Such movements not only appear harmonious and elegant in appearance, but also contain profound martial arts skills and principles of human kinematics.
Fitness effects
Regular exercise of 108 movements can help enhance cardiopulmonary function. When the pace of exercise is slow, the body's demand for oxygen gradually increases, which makes breathing deeper and longer, which helps improve the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs. In addition, this exercise can also improve the body's flexibility and coordination of movements. 108 movements require coordination between all parts of the body.
In addition, this exercise can also help regulate your mood. If you can concentrate during exercise, you can better eliminate distracting thoughts and achieve the effect of physical and mental relaxation. Many practitioners reported that after a period of exercise, their sleep quality improved and their anxiety decreased.
Cultural connotation
It is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture and contains Taoist yin and yang theory and Confucian neutrality concept. In terms of action expression, the harmony of yin and yang is manifested as the combination of hardness and softness, and the mutual generation of virtual and reality. The way to neutrality is reflected through the moderation and peace of movement, neither extreme nor extreme.
Practitioners explore and understand the essence of traditional culture in every move and every move. This is not only a training of boxing skills, but also a cultivation of personal morality and character.
Inheriting the status quo
Today, Yang Style Tai Chi 108 style has attracted many fans and practitioners Tai Chi Lessons , but it has also faced many challenges on the road to inheritance. With the acceleration of the pace of life in modern society, many young people find it difficult to free up time to study systematically. Furthermore, there are some people who find it difficult to grasp the subtlety of their movements.
All localities are committed to carrying forward and inheriting this culture, including holding various competitions and carrying out public welfare teaching. We firmly believe that as the times change, this ancient skill will receive wider attention and recognition.
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