I have to recognize that my first approach of the Tai Chi-Ecke blog was very light. I opened the first pages of the excellent (but short-lived) Taiji Lilun magazine and notice a very detailed explanation of theoretical aspects of Tai Chi Chuan. One thing that I get wary off is the long list of resources that explain the somewhat intellectual endeavor of Yin-Yang, Qi, Trigrams and leave aside the core topic of the practice itself. My own practice experience, these concepts are important, but they are far too advanced for a beginner to integrate in the practice, and still a long way to make a real impact on my own practice.
However, on a more attentive reading my mistake was evident. The richness of the resources made available by Martin Bödicker becomes evident. First, the knowledge shared is anchored on the rich and recognized tradition of Wu Style Taijiquan (吳家太極拳) from Ma Jiangbao (馬江豹) and Ma Yueliang (馬岳樑). Second, many of the articles do tackle the immediate issues of practice and integration of practice in everyday life. Or they bring a more global historical view of the tradition. In my opinion this is a more contemporary view of the ancient art that I share, a respectful and thoughtful approach that avoid the traps of an uncritical sinophily or a blind new age spiritualism. I find in the pages an important aspect of practice for me: how to integrate these rich traditions in our contemporary context and lifes.
Some of my preferred entries:
However, on a more attentive reading my mistake was evident. The richness of the resources made available by Martin Bödicker becomes evident. First, the knowledge shared is anchored on the rich and recognized tradition of Wu Style Taijiquan (吳家太極拳) from Ma Jiangbao (馬江豹) and Ma Yueliang (馬岳樑). Second, many of the articles do tackle the immediate issues of practice and integration of practice in everyday life. Or they bring a more global historical view of the tradition. In my opinion this is a more contemporary view of the ancient art that I share, a respectful and thoughtful approach that avoid the traps of an uncritical sinophily or a blind new age spiritualism. I find in the pages an important aspect of practice for me: how to integrate these rich traditions in our contemporary context and lifes.
Some of my preferred entries:
- Kao - der Stoß mit dem Körper
- Zur schriftlichen Tradition des Tai Chi Chuan
- Das Besondere des Taijiquan
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