High Pat on Horse
We had some debate in class today about the correct shape for the extended right hand in High Pat on Horse (HPoH, Yang, Long form). I’ve been treating it as a mid-section (to the chest) push with the palm. Others see it more as a chop with the edge of the hand. In application, I guess it is what works at the time!
I’ve always been a little ‘anal’ since my long distant Taekonwdo days about knowing exactly what is the ‘weapon’ I am using, and what is the ‘target’? Those TKD guys were very specific about that, and I think it is a good thing to keep in mind. I want to get this right if I am to be passing it on to others.
Cheng Style Taijiquan
Wutan’s version of Cheng’s form as adapted and considerably shortened from the Yang Long Form.
My own notes are here and are more detailed and potentially more confusing. This presentation might suit a more confident and/or experienced student.
Presented verbatim from The Path of the Complete Martial Artist (sometimes referred to as the ‘White Book’), Wutan KungFu International (WKI), They SoonTuan, pp 69-70, March 1991, £10.
Yang Taiji - Application
From the YouTube Channel of Kevin Lee we see Dr Mark Cheng showing the application of techniques from Yang Style Long Form (large frame, old style). It seems that he learned Tai Chi from this father.
Dr Cheng explains that like most Chinese Martial arts, Tai Chi includes the ability to:
Kick
Punch / strike
Throw, and
Joint lock