An examination of “Single Whip” footwork in Cheng Man-ch’ing’s Taiji short form

[@steveg219]

This is good, it details the application of opening/closing joints, moving the body as an integrated whole, and, how tan Tien guides the movement- none of which you got when you separate the leg and reach out with it!

[@dsfgnk4]

Thank you for this nice summary. I did not mention in the video but should have said that nei jin is involved in the opening of the Kua of the stepping leg for extending it out.

[@richardgreenberg331]

I recently suggested this to an OG in Philly. Maybe coming from you it will have more weight.

[@Shindai]

That's how Ian Sinclair does it in his Yang 24 videos, so I already do the form that way, naturally I agree with you it's more natural ^_^

[@dsfgnk4]

Thanks. I am pleased to hear that other practitioners include this way of stepping.

[@richardgreenberg331]

Be sure when opening the kua not to twist the weighted leg especially the knee. Practice the opening of the kua as a warmup.

[@dsfgnk4]

Agreed! Well said.