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#288 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Sun Dec 2, 2007 2:15 am
Subject: Our e-group is one-year old 		rbhalabaso
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Hello!
 
Our e-group turned one-year old last November 28. With 73 members, we're now the biggest Philippine-based e-group othat is dedicated to tai chi and qigong..
 
We're a mix of people with almost zero knowledge of tai chi and qigong and those regularly practicing as well as teaching. The growth of our e-group as well as of each member depends largely on our exchange of experiences, ideas, and information through emails. Keep writing. Others are very much interested to hear from you. Share interesting articles that you know, or video clips that you enjoyed watching. Inform the group of any local tai chi and qigong event that is forthcoming i your area.
 
It's good that some members are able to meet on Sundays at UP. This surely helps a lot in learning and mastering our art... Let's also look forward to bigger events where we can be together, like celebrating the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.
 
Good day, and be of good chi!
 
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#287 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:30 am
Subject: Re: 24 step form 		alabnarra
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thank you rudolph.

On Nov 27, 2007 4:52 PM, rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...> wrote:

hi joey,
 
The 24 forms simplified tai chi chuan and the routine forms are standard.  The names of the forms have some variations but still retains the same essence.  The execution also slightly varies depending on the performer's flavor.
 


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#286 From: rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...>
Date: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:52 am
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hi joey,
 
The 24 forms simplified tai chi chuan and the routine forms are standard.  The names of the forms have some variations but still retains the same essence.  The execution also slightly varies depending on the performer's flavor.
 
Some of the variations of the form names are written in blue below.

Joey Tiangco <wakasan@...> wrote:
roh, rudolph,

sirs, i got the listing of the 24 step below from a website. is this
what the video shows (chinese kasi ang salita di ako marunong)? sir
rudolph, is this what we do at UP?

many thanks,

:joey


1956 24 STEP

1 OPENING FORM Rising and Pressing Water
2 PART HORSE'S MANE – LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
3 WHITE CRANE FLASHING WINGS
4 BRUSH KNEE – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT  Brush knee and twist step
5 PLAYING THE LUTE Play the guitar
6 REPULSE MONKEY – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
7 STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – LEFT  Grasp the Sparrow's Tail
8 STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – RIGHT
9 SINGLE WHIP
10 WAVING HANDS LIKE CLOUDS – THREE TIMES
11 SINGLE WHIP
12 HIGH HORSE  High Pat on Horse
13 HEEL KICK RIGHT
14 PUNCHING EARS WITH BOTH FISTS  Bees buzzing on oppornent's ears
15 TURN AND HEEL KICK LEFT
16 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – LEFT  Snake creeps down and golden rooster/cockerel stands on one leg
17 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – RIGHT
18 WORK AT SHUTTLES – RIGHT, LEFT  Fair Lady works at shuttles
19 NEEDLE AT SEA BOTTOM  Pick the needle at sea bottom
20 FLASH ARM/ FAN BACK  Play arms like fan
21 TURN TO DEFLECT DOWNWARD, PARRY & PUNCH
22 APPARENT CLOSE-UP
23 CROSS HANDS
24 CLOSING FORM  Return to Source



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#285 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:39 pm
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many thanks roh mih. -:joey

On Nov 26, 2007 8:17 PM, roh mih <rbhalabaso@...> wrote:
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> Yes, Joey. That's exactly the 24-form, the names of the 24 postures.
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#284 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:17 pm
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Yes, Joey. That's exactly the 24-form, the names of the 24 postures.
 
The #7 and #8 are also called "Grab the Bird's Tail.
#12 is sometimes called "High Pat on Horse".
The "lower movement" in #16 and 17 is also called "Snake Creeps Down".
#23 is also called "Embrace the tiger."
 
-- roh mih


Joey Tiangco <wakasan@...> wrote:
roh, rudolph,

sirs, i got the listing of the 24 step below from a website. is this
what the video shows (chinese kasi ang salita di ako marunong)? sir
rudolph, is this what we do at UP?

many thanks,

:joey


1956 24 STEP

1 OPENING FORM
2 PART HORSE'S MANE – LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
3 WHITE CRANE FLASHING WINGS
4 BRUSH KNEE – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
5 PLAYING THE LUTE
6 REPULSE MONKEY – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
7 STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – LEFT
8 STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – RIGHT
9 SINGLE WHIP
10 WAVING HANDS LIKE CLOUDS – THREE TIMES
11 SINGLE WHIP
12 HIGH HORSE
13 HEEL KICK RIGHT
14 PUNCHING EARS WITH BOTH FISTS
15 TURN AND HEEL KICK LEFT
16 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – LEFT
17 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – RIGHT
18 WORK AT SHUTTLES – RIGHT, LEFT
19 NEEDLE AT SEA BOTTOM
20 FLASH ARM/ FAN BACK
21 TURN TO DEFLECT DOWNWARD, PARRY & PUNCH
22 APPARENT CLOSE-UP
23 CROSS HANDS
24 CLOSING FORM



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#283 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:51 am
Subject: Re: 24 step form 		alabnarra
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roh, rudolph,

sirs, i got the listing of the 24 step below from a website.  is this
what the video shows (chinese kasi ang salita di ako marunong)?  sir
rudolph, is this what we do at UP?

many thanks,

:joey


1956 24 STEP

1   OPENING FORM
2   PART HORSE'S MANE – LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
3   WHITE CRANE FLASHING WINGS
4   BRUSH KNEE – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
5   PLAYING THE LUTE
6   REPULSE MONKEY – RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
7   STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – LEFT
8   STROKING BIRD'S TAIL – RIGHT
9   SINGLE WHIP
10 WAVING HANDS LIKE CLOUDS – THREE TIMES
11 SINGLE WHIP
12 HIGH HORSE
13 HEEL KICK RIGHT
14 PUNCHING EARS WITH BOTH FISTS
15 TURN AND HEEL KICK LEFT
16 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – LEFT
17 LOWER MOVEMENT & GOLDEN COCK STANDS ON ONE LEG – RIGHT
18 WORK AT SHUTTLES – RIGHT, LEFT
19 NEEDLE AT SEA BOTTOM
20 FLASH ARM/ FAN BACK
21 TURN TO DEFLECT DOWNWARD, PARRY & PUNCH
22 APPARENT CLOSE-UP
23 CROSS HANDS
24 CLOSING FORM

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#282 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:16 pm
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roh, tyvm. -:joey

On 11/25/07, roh mih <rbhalabaso@...> wrote:
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>
>   Click the following link, which will give you links to various sites that
> provide instructions, diagrams and video clips on the 24-form. The link
> below is part of the Links page of our e-group site:
>
>
>
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/taichi_phil/links/24__Form_Yang_Style_00116\
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>
>   I hope this helps.
>
>   - roh mih
>
> Joey Tiangco <wakasan@...> wrote:
>           sir rudolph,
>
> could you give me a web-link to a video of the 24 step form you taught
> us this morning at UP.
>
> salamat,
>
> joey
>
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#281 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:36 am
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Hi, joey!
 
Click the following link, which will give you links to various sites that provide instructions, diagrams and video clips on the 24-form. The link below is part of the Links page of our e-group site:
 
I hope this helps.
 
- roh mih

Joey Tiangco <wakasan@...> wrote:
sir rudolph,

could you give me a web-link to a video of the 24 step form you taught
us this morning at UP.

salamat,

joey

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#280 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:24 am
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sir rudolph,

could you give me a web-link to a video of the 24 step form you taught
us this morning at UP.

salamat,

joey

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#279 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Sun Nov 25, 2007 7:52 am
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Thanks for this info, Rudolph. I missed this morning's session.  I stayed home coz I didn't quite feel well. I had an irritating cough. Hope to be there next Sunday.
 
-- roh mih

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LHBF sessions starts with 1 class only.  The class will be divided into two later on should there be a need to have 2 groups for fast learners and the normal group.

First session of LHBF started this morning with 7 students.  Anyone can walk in anytime and start with the forms being taught in that session.  They will have opportunities to learn the missed forms later on.



terence osorio <diwathala@yahoo.com.ph> wrote:
hi rudolph!
 
thanks for the invite. i second roh mih's questions though. i'm one of those interested but never got round to joining so i'd say i'm a beginner. thanks!
 
terence 
 
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#278 From: rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...>
Date: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:10 am
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LHBF sessions starts with 1 class only.  The class will be divided into two later on should there be a need to have 2 groups for fast learners and the normal group.

First session of LHBF started this morning with 7 students.  Anyone can walk in anytime and start with the forms being taught in that session.  They will have opportunities to learn the missed forms later on.



terence osorio <diwathala@...> wrote:
hi rudolph!
 
thanks for the invite. i second roh mih's questions though. i'm one of those interested but never got round to joining so i'd say i'm a beginner. thanks!
 
terence 
 
"to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with my God..."
Terence A.G. P. Osorio
Canossian Sisters - JPIC
1202 M. Gandhi St., Paco 1007
Manila PHILIPPINES
tel 63-2-404-0811
fax 63-2-536-4323
mobile 63-917-8450512

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Monk Rudolph Petalver
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Chevalier Monks of Christ
No. 2 Belair St., cor. Consul St.
South Fairview Park Subdivision
Fairview, Quezon City 1122
Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
Telephone: (632) 430-9474
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#277 From: terence osorio <diwathala@...>
Date: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:26 am
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hi rudolph!
 
thanks for the invite. i second roh mih's questions though. i'm one of those interested but never got round to joining so i'd say i'm a beginner. thanks!
 
terence 
 
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Terence A.G. P. Osorio
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1202 M. Gandhi St., Paco 1007
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#276 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:14 am
Subject: Re: liu he ba fa 		rbhalabaso
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By the way, Rudolph, I would think that those attending to the session will either have no knowledge of tai chi, or have a little, or at least the 24 form. Some, like me, will attend the liu he ba fa. So, how will the session be divided? :-)
 
-- roh mih

rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...> wrote:
Friends,

To generate more energy for improved health and recovery from any illness, as well as effect faster transformation for either physical development or spiritual growth, we are now teaching for FREE the high internal art of Liu He Ba Fa (6 Harmonies, 8 Methods) -- the fourth internal art after Hsing-I, Tai Chi, and Bagua.

Known as the Water Boxing or Swimming Dragon Exeri , LHBF was said to be created by the legendary Taoist sage Chen Tuan.  It incorporates forms from the 3 other internal arts and some hard martial styles, and has 66 forms divided into 2 sections.

In our Sunday 7-830 a.m. free Tai Chi, Qigong and LHBF sessions at the back of U.P. Diliman admin building, the student has the option of finishing the whole routine, or segments of it. 

Finishers shall be given a free VCD copy of the LHBF of Master Liu Xiao Ling (includes  multiple angles, forms in detail,  applications,  lineage, and interview).  They shall also received a finisher's certificate, and will be encouraged to promote the art and the accompanying energy accumulation exercises.

The more people practice LHBF, the more energy will be created to make the nation's energy matrix positive and magnetic to positive manifestations (peace, prosperity, unity in diversity).

Join us in this exciting journey of discovering and experiencing chi towards positive transformation! 

Onward Qi Revolution!


Regards,
Rudolph Petalver
Director, Tai Chi and Internal Arts
Chevalier Monks of Christ (CMC)


HELPFUL LINKS:
1.  LHBF:  http://www.wudanglongmen.com/liuhebafa.html
2.  LHBF:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuhe_Bafa
2.  LHBF:  http://waterspirit6x8.tripod.com/id11.html
3.  Tai Chi and Qigong (History, Benefits, Updates, Free Videos, Resources:
     http://worldtaichiday.org/WTCQDCIGexcpts.html
4.  2005 Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructors' Training by Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/workshops/photos0705p.php
5.  About Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/articles/display.php?articleid=23
6.  About Master Liu Xiao Ling: 
     http://www.wudanglongmen.com/xiaolingliu.html
7.  About Monk Rudolph
     http://taichiphil.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html


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#275 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
Date: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:11 am
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This is interesting. I'd like to attend. When's the start?
 
-- roh mih :-)

rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...> wrote:
Friends,

To generate more energy for improved health and recovery from any illness, as well as effect faster transformation for either physical development or spiritual growth, we are now teaching for FREE the high internal art of Liu He Ba Fa (6 Harmonies, 8 Methods) -- the fourth internal art after Hsing-I, Tai Chi, and Bagua.

Known as the Water Boxing or Swimming Dragon Exeri , LHBF was said to be created by the legendary Taoist sage Chen Tuan.  It incorporates forms from the 3 other internal arts and some hard martial styles, and has 66 forms divided into 2 sections.

In our Sunday 7-830 a.m. free Tai Chi, Qigong and LHBF sessions at the back of U.P. Diliman admin building, the student has the option of finishing the whole routine, or segments of it. 

Finishers shall be given a free VCD copy of the LHBF of Master Liu Xiao Ling (includes  multiple angles, forms in detail,  applications,  lineage, and interview).  They shall also received a finisher's certificate, and will be encouraged to promote the art and the accompanying energy accumulation exercises.

The more people practice LHBF, the more energy will be created to make the nation's energy matrix positive and magnetic to positive manifestations (peace, prosperity, unity in diversity).

Join us in this exciting journey of discovering and experiencing chi towards positive transformation! 

Onward Qi Revolution!


Regards,
Rudolph Petalver
Director, Tai Chi and Internal Arts
Chevalier Monks of Christ (CMC)


HELPFUL LINKS:
1.  LHBF:  http://www.wudanglongmen.com/liuhebafa.html
2.  LHBF:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuhe_Bafa
2.  LHBF:  http://waterspirit6x8.tripod.com/id11.html
3.  Tai Chi and Qigong (History, Benefits, Updates, Free Videos, Resources:
     http://worldtaichiday.org/WTCQDCIGexcpts.html
4.  2005 Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructors' Training by Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/workshops/photos0705p.php
5.  About Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/articles/display.php?articleid=23
6.  About Master Liu Xiao Ling: 
     http://www.wudanglongmen.com/xiaolingliu.html
7.  About Monk Rudolph
     http://taichiphil.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html


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#274 From: rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...>
Date: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:46 am
Subject: liu he ba fa 		rudolph894@...
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Friends,

To generate more energy for improved health and recovery from any illness, as well as effect faster transformation for either physical development or spiritual growth, we are now teaching for FREE the high internal art of Liu He Ba Fa (6 Harmonies, 8 Methods) -- the fourth internal art after Hsing-I, Tai Chi, and Bagua.

Known as the Water Boxing or Swimming Dragon Exeri , LHBF was said to be created by the legendary Taoist sage Chen Tuan.  It incorporates forms from the 3 other internal arts and some hard martial styles, and has 66 forms divided into 2 sections.

In our Sunday 7-830 a.m. free Tai Chi, Qigong and LHBF sessions at the back of U.P. Diliman admin building, the student has the option of finishing the whole routine, or segments of it. 

Finishers shall be given a free VCD copy of the LHBF of Master Liu Xiao Ling (includes  multiple angles, forms in detail,  applications,  lineage, and interview).  They shall also received a finisher's certificate, and will be encouraged to promote the art and the accompanying energy accumulation exercises.

The more people practice LHBF, the more energy will be created to make the nation's energy matrix positive and magnetic to positive manifestations (peace, prosperity, unity in diversity).

Join us in this exciting journey of discovering and experiencing chi towards positive transformation! 

Onward Qi Revolution!


Regards,
Rudolph Petalver
Director, Tai Chi and Internal Arts
Chevalier Monks of Christ (CMC)


HELPFUL LINKS:
1.  LHBF:  http://www.wudanglongmen.com/liuhebafa.html
2.  LHBF:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuhe_Bafa
2.  LHBF:  http://waterspirit6x8.tripod.com/id11.html
3.  Tai Chi and Qigong (History, Benefits, Updates, Free Videos, Resources:
     http://worldtaichiday.org/WTCQDCIGexcpts.html
4.  2005 Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructors' Training by Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/workshops/photos0705p.php
5.  About Dr. Paul Lam
     https://www.taichiproductions.com/articles/display.php?articleid=23
6.  About Master Liu Xiao Ling: 
     http://www.wudanglongmen.com/xiaolingliu.html
7.  About Monk Rudolph
     http://taichiphil.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html


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#273 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:44 am
Subject: Re: How Secret is Tai Chi? 		alabnarra
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roh mih,

thanks for sharing this other insight.

:joey


On Nov 21, 2007 4:10 PM, roh mih <rbhalabaso@...> wrote:

> How Secret is Tai Chi?
> by Elaine Waters
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#272 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
Date: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:09 am
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hi rudolph,

thanks for the quick and informative reply.  see you on Sun if it
doesn't rain :).

:j

On Nov 22, 2007 12:28 PM, rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...> wrote:
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> Hi joey,
>
> Our group teaches yang 10, 24 and 108; wu 45; chen 36 and 56, and sun 12 and
> 73.

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#271 From: rudolph petalver <rudolph894@...>
Date: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:28 am
Subject: Re: Tai Chi and Qigong 		rudolph894@...
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Hi joey,

Our group teaches yang 10, 24 and 108; wu 45; chen 36 and 56, and sun 12 and 73.



Joey Tiangco <wakasan@...> wrote:
hi rudolph,

this is joey. i cel'ed you last sunday morning when i went to UP but
the session was cancelled because of rains.

what style do you teach and how many steps? do you do chen style? thanks.

:j

On Nov 22, 2007 5:24 AM, rudolph petalver <rudolph894@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Everyone is invited to the free Tai Chi, Qigong and Liu He Ba Fa sessions
> the Chevalier Monks of Christ (CMC) is conducting every Sunday 7-8:30 a.m.
> at the back of U.P. Diliman Admin. Bldg.
>
> Just register by sending us your name and contact number at Mobile +63918
> 210 3932, Tel. 430 9474, or Email chevaliermonksxt@yahoo.com or
> rudolph894@yahoo.com.
>
> It is our vision to form core groups in communities, provinces and
> institutions that will sustain the practice of internal arts for such
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#270 From: "Joey Tiangco" <wakasan@...>
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hi rudolph,

this is joey.  i cel'ed you last sunday morning when i went to UP but
the session was cancelled because of rains.

what style do you teach and how many steps?  do you do chen style?  thanks.

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Everyone is invited to the free Tai Chi, Qigong and Liu He Ba Fa sessions the Chevalier Monks of Christ (CMC) is conducting every Sunday 7-8:30 a.m. at the back of U.P. Diliman Admin. Bldg.

Just register by sending us your name and contact number at Mobile +63918 210 3932, Tel. 430 9474, or Email chevaliermonksxt@... or rudolph894@....

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How Secret is Tai Chi?
by Elaine Waters
 
People have been drawn to tai chi for its health benefits, yet many people who try tai chi quit before they discover the true health benefits of tai chi. People find it difficult to learn tai chi because they cannot memorize the sequence of postures. Others who do manage to memorize, cannot figure out how to be at ease when standing in a tai chi posture. There are many things about tai chi that are done the way they are done because that is “the way it has always been done.”
 
Tai Chi is a secret art, known as an internal art, based on the concept of mastering the movement of chi in the body. Tai chi was considered secret due to its martial applications and potential training for power. Students often follow teachers through sequences of movement without much practical verbal instruction. It is taught that time and practice will develop the tai chi ability. The training in tai chi for health exercise and martial art have the same foundation. The alignment and principles are the same. One big secret in tai chi is to know that the information was disguised a long time ago. More tai chi students would develop a high level of skill if they knew how to look at the information as if it were in disguise.
 
Tai Chi students believe that the silence and repetition of a posture, over a long period of time, would bring the amazing tai chi skill. For most students however, it is difficult to make their own adjustments to tai chi postures, since students don’t know what to base the changes and adjustments on. Without a deep understanding of the philosophy on which the art is based, a student would be left to follow blindly. Many tai chi students don’t know that they are supposed to make adjustments on their own. To figure out the secret of effortless power in tai chi, a student would apply the Taoist classics and a practical sense of what naturally works.
 
One problem with a lack of information is that enthusiastic students can allow their tai chi to actually hurt their knees. Let’s talk about one example of common misunderstandings in tai chi instruction. “Tucking the tailbone is a commonly misunderstood tai chi concept. Those who tuck the tailbone while lowering the weight in tai chi should be aware that the knee is not meant to bear the weight of the body. The classics say to drop the weight to the root, which is the bubbling-well-point, located just behind the ball of the foot. Weighting the knee in a lowered stance and then turning the body is not good for the knee. This is not what should be done when practicing tai chi. The instruction to “tuck the tailbone” is not meant to be taken literally.
 
Since it has been agreed a long time ago that tai chi is a secret art, every piece of instruction can be easily obscured, and then misunderstood completely over time. The instruction to tuck the tailbone when practicing tai chi, doesn’t mean to actually tuck the tailbone. This one misunderstanding has caused many martial artists to stand in postures that are unnatural and will never bring the desired ability, no matter how many years it is practiced. If a student follows this method the body weight will be incorrectly placed in the knee and heel. Practical thinking brings us to realize that if tucking the tailbone was going to increase power, then we would do it while playing sports. Can you imagine running faster or jumping higher because you tucked your tailbone? I do not think this can be done. Tuck the tailbone has a meaning and a purpose in martial art training, but it is not instruction to tilt the pelvis forward while bending the legs. Tai chi is based on what is natural. Body movement and posture should not be an exception.
 
Then what is this concept all about? Tucking the tailbone is what happens when incoming force affects the practitioner in a proper tai chi stance. The incoming force compresses against the correct tai chi alignment thus causing the tailbone to tuck into the heel at that time for extra support. It is not a tucking that you do yourself, it just happens due to the opponents’ contact and force. Another way of explaining the words that are helpful for attaining the correct posture is to open the low back while lowering the weight. By opening the low back, the hips can be released and the weight can drop to the foot.
 
Good questions to ask about your tai chi posture is what, where, when, why and how. For example: What is this posture used for in a practical sense? Where do we find this motion in natural daily movement? When do we know that our alignment is correct? Why is this movement good for health? How can I develop on my own?
 
It is true that a certain amount of memorizing is necessary. However, many of the secrets can be found in every simple motion. Tai chi offers health benefits for the body through a unique way of moving, not to be confused by a certain series of postures. The postures are important only because they are the alphabet used to give structure to the information. On the outside, all the forms are different as artful expressions with martial and health benefits. Yet on the inside, the internal process which defines the art as tai chi is the same regardless of form or style.

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#266 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
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Click the link below to view a short video of the 10-form tai chi tryout by OPAPP personnel led by me. :-)
 
 
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#265 From: "Jeff Dela Cruz" <jeff5kyudo@...>
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Hello! I was just wondering what style is most suitable for people
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#264 From: Charles boyett <jinteh1@...>
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Hi Roh Mih,,
 
  I saw ur blog site and enjoyed it very much,,your Haiku is excellent,,and I like your taste in music,,I suppose my favorite classical composer is Erik Satie,,,but i would love to hear the version of Sampaguita that you mentioned.
 
  I too have a new blog site,,,,if you care to see it,,its,,
 
   I havnt got all my pics on it yet,,and all the video's right now are karate basics and of Kata,,with a parade on Okinawa.
 
  While I was in Japan,, ,my lap top died,,as yet I havnt gotten it fixed,,but I have pics on my old web site, I need to transfer over to my new web site and will be doing that,, as I have time..
 
  soon Ill get some video's of our Tai Ji Class here in the states and Ill include them on my web site..
 
Mike B.


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Thanks, Mike. :-) By the way, I just came up with a new blog, my tai chi blog .-- roh mih

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   Just got back from my 2 month visit to Okinawa.  I enjoyed your pics from Camp Crame,,it looks like u had a nice turn out...
  My wife and I plan on returning to the Phil probably next April or so,,Hope I can get down to visit you..
 
Mike Boyett


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The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), where I work, opened its annual sportsfest yesterday, November 7, at the PNP Gym inside Camp Crame. Part of the opening was the Tai Chi demo, where I performed the 24-form Tai Chi. After this, I led the participants to perform the 10-form.
 
I hope to share with you soon video clips of the demo. Meantime, please clink on the link below to see some photos:
 
 
Good day!
 
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#263 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
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Thanks, Mike. :-) By the way, I just came up with a new blog, my tai chi blog .-- roh mih

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   Just got back from my 2 month visit to Okinawa.  I enjoyed your pics from Camp Crame,,it looks like u had a nice turn out...
  My wife and I plan on returning to the Phil probably next April or so,,Hope I can get down to visit you..
 
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roh mih <rbhalabaso@yahoo.com> wrote:
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), where I work, opened its annual sportsfest yesterday, November 7, at the PNP Gym inside Camp Crame. Part of the opening was the Tai Chi demo, where I performed the 24-form Tai Chi. After this, I led the participants to perform the 10-form.
 
I hope to share with you soon video clips of the demo. Meantime, please clink on the link below to see some photos:
 
 
Good day!
 
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#262 From: Charles boyett <jinteh1@...>
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Hi Roh Mih:
 
   Just got back from my 2 month visit to Okinawa.  I enjoyed your pics from Camp Crame,,it looks like u had a nice turn out...
  My wife and I plan on returning to the Phil probably next April or so,,Hope I can get down to visit you..
 
Mike Boyett


roh mih <rbhalabaso@...> wrote:
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), where I work, opened its annual sportsfest yesterday, November 7, at the PNP Gym inside Camp Crame. Part of the opening was the Tai Chi demo, where I performed the 24-form Tai Chi. After this, I led the participants to perform the 10-form.
 
I hope to share with you soon video clips of the demo. Meantime, please clink on the link below to see some photos:
 
 
Good day!
 
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#261 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
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The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), where I work, opened its annual sportsfest yesterday, November 7, at the PNP Gym inside Camp Crame. Part of the opening was the Tai Chi demo, where I performed the 24-form Tai Chi. After this, I led the participants to perform the 10-form.
 
I hope to share with you soon video clips of the demo. Meantime, please clink on the link below to see some photos:
 
 
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#260 From: roh mih <rbhalabaso@...>
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Attached is the brochure for the Tachi Push Hands Workshop Series 1 to be conducted by Chris Vogel. The 4-hour workshop will be held either on November 11, 2007, 10:00am - 3:00pm, or November 18, 2007, same time, a the Wushu Federation Rizal Memorial Complex, Manila.
 
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Subject: Interview with Chris Vogel

Still Mountain Tai Chi Kung Institute
In cooperation with
Wushu Federation Philippines &
Tai Chi Union Philippines
presents
STANDING:
To Develop Root, Structure, Line & Energy for Tai Chi Push Hands
Push Hands Workshop Series I
By Chris Vogel
A 4-hour Workshop
Either 11 Nov, 2007 (Sun)
Or 18 Nov, 2007 (Sun)
10:00AM-3:00PM (1hr Lunch)
At the Wushu Federation
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
Interview with push hands teacher Chris Vogel on the Push Hand Workshop Series I:
Still Mountain: Is this workshop only for "advanced" tai chi practitioners?
Chris Vogel: No, I wish that I had learned what I would be teaching at the very start when I was learning tai chi. My learning would have been faster and more efficient as I would have avoided developing many bad habits from not knowing the right feel and basic posture and movement qualities. Of course, beginners and advance would learn differently at their different levels. Essentially, every one would increase one's level of learning.
You mean, one can jump up from the proficiency level one is in through this workshop?
YES. BUT REMEMBER THAT YOU DID NOT LEARN A FORM IN ONE DAY.  EVEN WHEN YOU KNOW THE OUTSIDE, OR MOVES OF A FORM, YOU STILL WORKED WITH IT EVERY DAY TO MAKE IT MORE AND MORE YOURS.  THE SAME TYPE OF THINKING GOES FOR WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE WORKSHOP.  YOU WILL GO AWAY WITH EVERYTHING, BUT LIKE YOUR OTHER TAI CHI LEARNINGS, IT WILL TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO DIGEST THE INFORMATION AND REALLY MAKE IT YOURS.  Push hands is really the key to the real understanding of tai chi. Without it, we would be doing something that looks like tai chi, yes it can be very good looking, but it would MOST LIKELY be empty inside. It would be a beautiful dance that looks like tai chi. For many that would be enough, but to really gain the full health benefits and have an insight into tai chi's beautiful philosophy and martial arts application, the indispensable bridge is push hands.
I regularly do standing as part of my practice, what new thing will I learn in your workshop?
I've met many teachers of tai chi who also teach the qigong of Standing. But, when I push with them, I realize they can't use their root, their structure collapses, they are easily unbalanced and they cannot apply the energy they have.
In this workshop, we will not only learn the mechanics, imagery and sensations of standing, but, equally, we will also learn how they relate to push hands practice. Further, we will also learn how push hands relates not only to doing standing, but also to doing the form. It is the intention of this workshop to put direction to the way we practice either standing, form or push hands itself such that we are able to use our root, structure, and energy. This right direction of concept and intention is for us to jump levels in proficiency. This means, after this workshop, every time we apply this learning in our practice, we would be improving on our "internal power", thus will be breaking out to higher level from the rut that we ALL CAN FALL fAll into.
What else can I gain from this workshop?
You will also be given the way to gain the qualities of a good structure – the feeling of springYness and being connected and ROOTED. To gain the quality referred to as "iron wrapped in cotton". One will also learn the idea of having a center line and how to develop the ability to shrink and shift this line.
What other valuable qualities will I learn that I would not learn by myself practicing or reading in the Internet?
Tai chi is essentially a martial art requiring another person to learn with. That is the reason why the ancient masters developED push hands. Thru two persons learning and practicING one is able to put one's abilities "under a microscope". It is an important tool to observe the many subtle and profound aspects of this internal martial art. Push hands actually tests  whether you can use the energies developed in our formS practice, standing and silkreeling.
In this workshop we will learn to practice the basic and the essentials in standing, silkreeling and push hands in an experiential level. In the process we will understand some important skills in:
  • Contact Intention – How to listen to one's and other's energy. To distinguish the quality of our own and the other's structure.
  • Covering Lanes of Attack on You – How to avoid being HIT and ensure exits so that we are not jammed into a "corner'.
  • Connection and Chi Ball – How to form a clear connection with your partner and how to send chi in them to listen to their structure and energy "holes".
These are a few of the understandINGS we pick up from pushing hands with a qualified teacher, that we can bring into all our practices – our standing, our form, our lives and our own push hands with others. This is the way to break-out of the plateau MANY OF US HAVE experienceD, and jump out from the level we are in from after many years of practice.
Very few teachers teach this art. I hope people will take this opportunity to learn. This is our "yuan feng" – our luck. 

Last question- Is P1,500 not expensive for a 4 hour workshop?

Actually, the average fee for a class of 50 people is around P300/hour. This workshop is limited to only 14 participants to give everyone the chance to personally push hands with the teacher. Considering  that and that there is also snacks and handout material. That is very reasonable. Finally, it's real value depends on how much real tai chi is worth to us. Some of us even go to China and spend real big for something one wants. 
Real last one - I'm a teacher, wouldn't I lose my face learning?
Most definitely not! All really good teachers, continuously learn. That's what makes them really good. Everyone can learn from everyone, including myself, I learn from EVERYONE I PUSH WITH. IF THEY CAN PUSH ME AROUND, GREAT.  I'VE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO WORK ON.
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