Notes for Slow moves to train the core Video

http://practicalmethod.com/2014/02/slow-moves-to-train-the-core-online-video-trailer/

Notes:

Our movements need to be clear to ourselves and to the teacher. Practicing slowly is a method to get the core movements ingrained. This simple, yet very important, point is key to learning taiji.

Notes for Foot in Ground Dragon Video

http://practicalmethod.com/2014/02/foot-in-ground-dragon-online-video-trailer

Notes:
1) The sequence is powered by the rear foot/leg, the front foot/leg, and then the waist.
2) Do not pull the opponent when it is supposed to be pushed by the front foot.

Notes for Three lines of entry: Berlin 2013-2 Video

http://practicalmethod.com/2014/02/berlin-workshop-2013-2-online-video-trailer/

Notes:

1. Turning of the joint - When one pulls the opponent, one often pulls roughly perpendicular to side of the circle. This becomes a power struggle. We should pull along the tangent of the circle, and this can turn the circle easily.