Wayne's Tai chi Terms

Wayne's Tai chi Terms

1. Five R's:  Receive, Release, Rooting, Rebound, and Return

2. JFM: Joints Opening, fascia stretching, Muscle hanging

3. IST: internal system training

4. 4 POINT TO RECEIVE AND RELEASE: shoulders and quas

5. COP: consistency of pressure

6. GOES: Gentle, Open, Even, Supple

7. GAP: Gravity Alignment Pressure instead of 

8. P.A.P: physical alignment pressure

8. SOS: soft, Open, Supple

9.  FRCT : ? No force, no resistance, No clutter of mind, clear the mind,  No tense

10. F.L.U: feel, listen and understand

11. SF 

12.SSS: Stillness, Stationary, and Stepping

13.  Inside Formula: Energy （Yi)  + Gravity = Equilibrium 鬆沉

 CCC

OARR : open joints, proper alignment , releasing , rooting 

 General-Commander

The Gift 🎁

上下一條線，腳下陰陽變

the intelligent back leg

back foot intelligence

14. EPA = energy proper alignment/ "PEA".. proper energy alignment

3questions to ask: how, why, what benefit?

14. hammer uses the gravity to: when you do solo, song hanmmer send you deeper and deeper, your body and the ground is the nail. when you do partner , your partner is the hammer you are the nail. joints are open, you go deeper and deeper, 

15. energy goes down exercise, hands goes down to the toes to train when you are pushed, your energy goes down very quickly.

16. Demo: finger energy penetration 

Excellent — you've listed a rich set of Tai Chi training acronyms and concepts that blend traditional and modern interpretations. Here's a comprehensive matching of each term with classical Tai Chi writings or philosophy, where available, as well as commentary on how these ideas align with or expand from the classical roots.

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🥋 1. Five R’s: Receive, Release, Rooting, Rebound, Return

📖 Match with classics:

• “彼不動，己不動；彼微動，己先動。”
  ("If the opponent does not move, I do not move. If they move slightly, I move first.") —《太極拳論》

• “引進落空，合即是發。”
  ("Lead in and fall into emptiness; combine, and you issue.")

🧭 Alignment:

• Receive → 引進 (Lead incoming energy)

• Release → 發勁 (Issue energy)

• Rooting → 根於腳 (Root in the foot)

• Rebound → 反彈勁 (Rebounding energy)

• Return → Stillness/reset before reengagement (歸於中)

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🧠 2. JFM: Joints Opening, Fascia Stretching, Muscle Hanging

📖 Match:

• “鬆腰鬆胯”, “節節貫穿”, “骨肉分離”
  ("Relax waist and kua", "Each joint links", "Bones and flesh separate")

🧭 Interpretation:

• Classical descriptions of 鬆 involve joints releasing and 肌肉懸垂 (muscle hanging).

• “節節開” (joint-by-joint opening) reflects internal space and fascia connectivity.

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🔄 3. IST: Internal System Training

📖 Match:

• “以意領氣，以氣運身。”
  ("Use intention to lead qi; use qi to move the body.")

• “內外相合” — Internal and external must coordinate

🧭 Internal system refers to:

• Yi → Qi → Jing → Shen

• Alignment of fascia, connective tissues, nervous system, and breath with intent (意) and energy flow.

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🎯 4. 4 POINTS TO RECEIVE AND RELEASE: Shoulders and Kua

📖 Match:

• “鬆肩墜肘”, “鬆腰鬆胯” — Release shoulders/elbows and waist/kua

• “上下一致” — Upper and lower are unified

🧭 Shoulders and kua are key transmission hubs. They represent gateway joints in Tai Chi: receiving incoming force, storing, and transforming into issuing.

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🌀 5. COP: Consistency of Pressure

📖 Match:

• “勁斷意不斷” — The energy may pause, but intent does not.

• “沾、黏、連、隨” — Stick, adhere, connect, and follow

🧭 "Consistency of pressure" aligns with these tactile strategies.

• Never break the flow of pressure. Maintain connection and awareness.

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🌿 6. GOES: Gentle, Open, Even, Supple

📖 Match:

• “以柔克剛” — Overcome the hard with softness

• “鬆”, “開合自然”, “虛實分清”

🧭 This acronym reflects ideal Tai Chi body qualities:

• “Gentle” = 柔

• “Open” = 開

• “Even” = 平衡中正

• “Supple” = 鬆

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🌏 7. GAP: Gravity Alignment Pressure

📖 Match:

• “沉肩墜肘，氣沉丹田”

• “尾閭中正，頂頭懸”

🧭 Interpretation:

• Gravity → 沉 → sink

• Alignment → 中正

• Pressure → comes from natural weight and connection to Earth

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🏗️ 8. P.A.P: Physical Alignment Pressure

📖 Match:

• “骨正筋柔，氣血以流。” ("Bones aligned, tendons soft, qi and blood flow.")

🧭 Proper alignment (中正安舒) results in pressure from structure — not muscular force.

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🌬️ 9. SOS: Soft, Open, Supple

📖 Match:

• Same as GOES

• “鬆柔”, “開展”, “自然圓活”

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🌊 10. FRCT: No Force, No Resistance, No Clutter of Mind, Clear Mind, No Tension

📖 Match:

• “用意不用力”, “心靜體鬆”, “神不外馳”

🧭 Interpretation:

• “No force” = 用意不用力

• “No resistance” = 不丟不頂

• “No clutter” = 心靜如水

• “No tension” = 鬆靜自然

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👂 11. FLU: Feel, Listen, Understand

📖 Match:

• “聽勁、懂勁、化勁、發勁”

  • Listening energy → Understanding → Neutralizing → Issuing

🧭 This is the essence of Push Hands skill development.

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🌐 12. SF — possibly Structural Feedback

📖 Match:

• “立如平準，活似車輪”
  (Stand like a balanced scale; move like a turning wheel.)

🧭 SF likely refers to how your structure gives live information back to you and your partner.

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🕊️ 13. SSS: Stillness, Stationary, and Stepping

📖 Match:

• “靜中求動，動中有靜”, “靜以制動”

🧭 Interpretation:

• Stillness is not lack of motion — it’s internal clarity and centered awareness even in motion.

• Movement begins from stillness (內靜而外動).

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🧪 14. Inside Formula: Yi + Gravity = Equilibrium (鬆沉)

📖 Match:

• “以意領氣，以氣沉丹田”

• “鬆則氣沉，沉則根定”

**🧭 Gravity + Intent = Rooting and stillness. This is the exact “鬆沉” principle.

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🦶 15. The Intelligent Back Leg / Back Foot Intelligence

📖 Match:

• “後腿要活”, “虛靈頂勁”, “虛實分明”

🧭 Back leg is not deadweight.

• It receives, adjusts, stores energy.

• In movement: the back leg provides elastic return and stability, helping direct energy forward.

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✅ Summary Table

Concept	Classical Match	Quote / Meaning
Five R's	引進落空，發勁	Lead, release, root, rebound
JFM	鬆腰鬆胯，節節開	Fascia/joint separation
IST	以意領氣，以氣運身	Internal leads external
4 Points	鬆肩墜肘，鬆胯鬆腰	Power joints
COP	沾黏連隨	Consistent pressure
GOES	以柔克剛，開合自然	Body qualities
GAP	氣沉丹田，尾閭中正	Gravity + alignment
PAP	骨正筋柔	Structural power
SOS	鬆柔自然	Ideal body condition
FRCT	用意不用力，心靜體鬆	No force/resistance
FLU	聽勁懂勁	Listening and understanding
SF	平準如秤	Feedback from structure
SSS	動中求靜	Stillness in motion
Yi+Gravity	鬆則氣沉	Equilibrium via intent
Back Leg	後腿要活	Intelligent leg usage

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16. bow to circle

Drills

4-point push variation drill and using rooted rolling ball kua to return

3% shoulder brush, receive and return partner drill 

Song chum & rolling 8 ball verification drill

3% give & return drill 

Commencement verification drill

Tai Chi Meditation walking 

Today’s Class Summary Snapshot & IST Reflections 

 

Physical Alignment and Gravity Alignment

Gentle = Soft in Force or Intention

Definition: Mild, soft, not harsh or forceful.
Focus: Touch, action, or approach.

Aspect	Example
Emotionally	A gentle voice or smile — calm and kind.
Physically	A gentle push — not hard or aggressive.
Tai Chi	Movements should be gentle, not abrupt or stiff. The intention is soft, never forcing.

🔹 Supple = Flexible and Adaptable in Structure

Definition: Easily bent or moved; flexible without breaking.
Focus: Physical quality of the body or structure.

Aspect	Example
Body	A supple spine can twist smoothly without resistance.
Mind	A supple attitude — open to change, adaptable.
Tai Chi	The body should be supple, especially in the kua (hip joints), spine, and wrists, to allow energy to flow smoothly.

🔸 In Tai Chi:

Word	In Practice
Gentle	A gentle touch in push hands – not abrupt or forceful. Yin energy.
Supple	A supple waist and spine – able to spiral and absorb force. Structural quality.

🔹 In Short:

• Gentle = soft in intention or movement.

• Supple = flexible and resilient in form or structure.