Wayne's Blog # 54

 August 24, 2025 Sunday In Taipei 

  Wayne's Blog # 54

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   Less than 10 days back home to the Bay Area , California. Last week in Taipei will review what I have learned and final touches with Sifu

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****** Last full week in Taipei IST training, wrapping things up. 

    The upcoming week I will refine and demonstrate to Sifu what I have learned and any feedback from him. 

  From morning time Feeding Energy Sessions, to Song Gong Loosening Exercises, tai chi form and 2 person drills , the last 2 months have been great and time well spent. 

    Every day learning and practicing IST has naturally taught me a lot of the little details to internal system. Moreover, Sifu Chen’s patience and daily repeating the principles and foundation, provided the best environment to little by little take ownership of the overall progress and training. 

   Sifu Chen is extremely generous with allowing you to experience  through him what is Chi and Internal expression. 

   Everyday Sifu is letting us feel his advance Chi energy. He demonstrates how the tai chi form is part of push hands . This actual experience will get you closer to learning it yourself.

   This memorable summer with Sifu one of the principles that I have improved on is “ Gen Li .” ( no application use of physical force) 

  This is difficult for most people due to the muscle reflex we develop over a lifetime and the tendency of society that contributes to win or lose platform. 

 

        Even as I compose this blog I can hear Sifu telling me “ You must Gen li , more Gen Li , do not add force if you do not move your training partner’s center.” 

   With watchful Eyes Sifu is constantly reminding me during 2 person drills to move as one unit , to move as one unit from rebounding/ trampoline returning Energy, not localized arm energy which is limited and often aggressive. 

   This summer learning to apply internal rebounding- trampoline energy has been personally rewarding. Development of Chi penetration requires proper energy alignment- PEA , in a calm and quiet mind are equation to Gen li. 

      This last full week will continue to deepen my knowledge of Gen Li. 

   Because of my intermediate level of Gen li understanding, it has positively affected how I do the Tai Chi form. I find myself less and less pushing off with the back foot , this is also Gen Li application. 

 Short or long form it doesn’t matter. To move as one unit important to understand yin yang expression in the movements and the ability to avoid pushing or on the surface physically shifting from leg to leg 

  Because of Gen Li on the feet you will feel rebounding energy guide your tai chi movements and 2 person drills

Note : spend over an hour practicing and sharing with classmate Richard after morning class. 

        Focused on Kua awareness, line energy, sticking energy, light feather touch , & receiving energy. 

In Summary ,  a deeper understanding of “Gen Li “ has helped me tremendously to connect with many of the other IST principles.  Now Gen Li not just about your hands but also both feets , your mind , etc 

Wayne 

Arm Bridge Tai Chi 

August  24, 2025  Sunday In Taipei 

 Wayne's Blog # 54

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