As a kind of Chinese martial arts, the Tai Chi Kung Fu fan is both ornamental and practical. Its movements are soft and slow, pay attention to both internal and external cultivation, and lead the way to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body. To master the essentials of the Tai Chi Kung Fu fan, you need to start from the following aspects:
1.Body posture: The movement of the Tai Chi Kung Fu fan requires the body to be upright, to maintain natural uprightness, and to make all parts of the body coordinated. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent, and your hips slightly tucked in to keep your center of gravity stable. Transitions should be slow and gentle, avoiding sudden jumps and violent movements.
2.Wrist & Arm: The movement of the Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan mainly relies on the coordination of the wrist and arm. Keep your wrists naturally bent and your fingers slightly apart so that the fan can be flexibly rotated in your hand. The movements of the arms should be gentle, avoid stiff and abrupt movements, and make the movements continuous, like flowing water.
3.Leg movements: The leg movements of the Tai Chi Kung Fu fan are required to be steady and solid. in action.
During the process, keep the legs bent and avoid straightening. Move your center of gravity steadily, with your heels touching the ground first, and then gradually transitioning to the balls of your feet. The movements of the legs should be coordinated with the movements of the arms to maintain the balance of the body.
4.Breath & Mind: The Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan emphasizes the coordination of breath and mind. During the movement, keep your breathing natural and even, and avoid breath-holding or shortness of breath. The mind should focus on the action, feel the changes and internal connection of each action, so that the action and the idea can be integrated with each other, and the state of internal and external unity can be achieved.
5.Movement and Rhythm: The movements of the Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan are slow and soft, but also powerful. The speed of the movement should be even to avoid different speeds. Each movement must be in place, but it must have a continuous charm. During the practice, you should gradually increase the speed and strength of the movements according to your physique and mastery.
6.Coordination between the body and the fan: The movement of the Tai Chi Kung Fu fan requires the body to be in harmony with the fan. While wielding the fan, keep your body steady and avoid shaking or losing your balance. At the same time, the angle and strength of the fan should be adjusted according to the needs of the action, so that the movement of the fan and the movement of the body cooperate with each other.
In short, in order to master the essentials of Tai Chi Kung Fu fan, it is necessary to systematically study and practice from the aspects of body posture, wrist and arm, leg movements, breathing and mind, movement and rhythm, and coordination between the body and the fan. Only by mastering these essentials can we appreciate the mystery of the Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan and play its role in fitness and self-defense.