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The Spirit of Tai Chi Palm

day six What Is Tai Chi Palm

The Spirit of Tai Chi palm has been discussed across the many styles of both the martial and the internal arts. Much has been devoted to learning one approach before venturing onto another. It seems to be a case of “what we do around here”. And in keeping with that assumption, here we are introducing the next step in refining what we have learned thus far. And as you all know, I’m all about refining movements as you learn.

Why Do Tai Chi Palm Differently

And why do I refine movements? It’s in your best interests to learn different approaches so you know where you’re most comfortable. So, the following video shows you a small refinement that you will use as you progress into other forms.  You may find yourself adapting to the change if it feels right. It’s all about energy flow and how that happens within you as an individual.

The Significance of Tai Chi Palm

One quarter of all your bones are located in your hands. Hand movements use about one sixth of all your muscles. You have about 21,000 sensors of heat, pressure, and pain per square inch in your fingertips. According to Basic Human Physiology (Arthur Guyton, M.D., 1977) “The finger muscles have far more representation in the motor cortex than do the muscles of the upper arm.”
 
So it stands to reason that the hands generate much of the power in both martial and internal arts.  Power in a deeper sense than just muscular strength. Indeed the Spirit of Tai Chi Palm might be called the balance between expansion and contraction, Yin and Yang.  Wuji will be our next refinement.
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