by Mimosa Björn | Feb 1, 2023 | Baji, Muut, Uutiset
SHUAI SEMINAR ON SATURDAY 04.03.2023 Cheerful spring salutations all! The all the way from abroad requested Shuai seminar is upon us once again! This one-day seminar will be held at the Vuosaari sportshall tatami. No special clothing is needed, a regular t-shirt will...
by Baji Ry | Dec 21, 2016 | Baji, Baji Essentials, Styles
The basics of training in baji can be divided into four basic level exercises: exercises in standing, the practice of single techniques, the so-called “small form” and finally exercises in pairs. Each of these categories consists of different forms of training, which...
by Paavo Hietanen | Dec 21, 2016 | Chen Taiji, Chen Taiji Essentials, Styles
Despite its roots, Taiji is not very well known as a martial art and is usually considered a health exercise (which it also is). This is not surprising in the sense that to learn Taiji on a level where it is really useful for combat takes a long time and requires...
by Paavo Hietanen | Dec 20, 2016 | Chen Taiji, Chen Taiji Essentials
预备式 yù bèi shì Preparatory Posture 金刚捣碓 jīn gāng dǎo duì Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds the Mortar 揽扎衣 lǎn zhā yī Grab the Coat and Tie It Up 六封四闭 liù fēng sì bì Six...
by Paavo Hietanen | Dec 20, 2016 | Yang Taiji
预备式 yù bèi shì Preparatory Posture 起势 qĭ shì Beginning of Taiji 揽雀尾 lăn què weĭ Stroke the Peacock’s Tail 单鞭 dān biān ...
by Paavo Hietanen | Dec 20, 2016 | Chen Taiji, Chen Taiji Essentials, Yang Taiji, Yang Taiji Essentials
Taiji training is based on two “pillars”, namely form and pair training. All of Taiji’s “secrets” can be found by form training and verified and checked in pair training. Form Training Taiji forms are composed of combat techniques which...
