windwalker099
3rd Black Belt
An interesting teacher from the Wang Youngquan line
"Understanding the State of "Shang Shou"
By Tang FengchiThe primary characteristic of the Yang-style Wang lineage of Taijiquan lies in “Dian, Duan, Pai” (Point, Break, and Strike). As it is often said, “True mastery lies in understanding Dian-Duan.” The essence of Dian-Duan Jin (Point-Break Energy) is rooted in Shang Shou (a state of mastery in connection and application). However, understanding what constitutes true Shang Shou is both an aspiration that deeply captivates practitioners and a puzzle that leaves many unsure of how to proceed.
The state of Shang Shou is difficult to define—it is at once formless and tangible, elusive and yet discernible, and nearly impossible to articulate fully in words.
Two practitioners may adopt the same posture and appear outwardly similar, but one may have achieved Shang Shou, while the other has not. This difference is subtle and profound."
quite interesting, something I have found to be true...
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