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array_files[25]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/7.htm","2008-02-21","12K","TAI CHI BROADSWORD PART 3    ","",""," TAI CHI BROADSWORD PART 3 TAI CHI BROADSWORD SABRE ~ Part 3 To be competent in sword play requires several physical martial skills. These however are considered secondary to the specialised mental state known as Zanshin. (Japanese term) Simply put this is the attitude that blends will with belief and strength of technique via an empty mind. The swordperson must learn to focus the minds ability to merge belief with intention as a complete act. To practise Tai Chi Sabre requires all the physical skills within Tai Chi Ch’uan’s open hand techniques. Stance work, leg manoeuvres such as jumping, hopping, leaping with instantaneous flexibility are fundamental. Stances must take on the full range of strategies of attack, defense, evasion, feint, openness and closure. Naturalness in gripping of the Sword handle ensures the blade cuts without concern. The mind ensures that the wielding of the blade is to be without doubt. Origins of Tai Chi Sabre Technique Tai Chi sabre is reputed to have been created by legendary founder Chang Shan Feng, but popularised by Yang Chien Hou the second son of Yang Lu Chang the notable founder of Yangs style Tai Chi Chuan.Yang Chien Hou passed down some fundamental guidelines to develop skill in Tai Chi sabre which are applicable for open handed sets. These guidelines are somewhat revised for accessibility. Sabre Technique Guidelines It is advantageous to draw in the face (chin) and keep the head synchronised with the intent of your technique. Keep good posture and alignment by suspending head from above. This means to raise the vitality of the mind and to physically ensure good neck torso integration. Keep the body balanced and upright. This does not mean that one simply keeps a vertical attitude to the ground. To be upright means the spine and the tail bone work as a unit. Comparison of Play Arms Like Fan from Tai Chi Chuan Set Encourage agility, investigate every posture, technique and transition in depth. Classic precepts frequently advise the sword person to relax the joints and muscle      ");
array_files[26]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/medical/tcm3_pulse.htm","2008-02-21","7K","Introduction to to Pulse Diagnosis    ","",""," Introduction to to Pulse Diagnosis Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Article 3 back to first page An Overview of Chinese Medicine By Paul Zabwodski Pulse Diagnosis in Acupuncture The early pulse diagnosis method dates back to medical texts appearing in the Nei Ching Chih Yao 1642 AAD where the idea of the 3 Finger Position of each wrist was described in detail to obtain diagnostic information. TCM has several effective diagnostic methods which are used in Herbology, Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Qi-gong breathing exercises. The first to be considered is Pulse diagnosis. In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) there are six pulses can be examined by palpation of the radial artery in the following manner:In the first paired pulse the method is to ascertain the sensation felt at the fingertips When one presses lightly with the fingertip, the artery is located very superficially, as if floating. By pressing hard, the pulse often disappears. If the pulse is floating and a. Floating Pulse full, then the disease is considered to be due to external causes. If the pulse is floating but fenceless, then it is considered to be emptiness called Yang Qi. The disease is located superficially. Second Paired Pulse is known as the Sunken Pulse. Here one palpates the artery to uncover the deeper under the skin pulse sensation.. When touching lightly, it is diffcult to feel, but by pressing harder, the pulse can be felt. The pulse is considered to belong to the Yin or Deep category, indicesing that the disease is located deep inside the body. . Very Slow Pulse This usually indicates Yin Emptiness. Or if the Slow Pulse is very slow but powerful, then the patient may have pain. Those who have a very slow pulse teat is very weak may have itching on various parts of the body surface. The influence of a body clock or bio-rhythms were also employed in pulse diagnosis see diagram below Rapid Pulse According to the classical concept, even 6O pulses per second could be a rapid pulse if the patient has a very slow rate of respiration. This i      ");
array_files[27]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/medical/tcm2.htm","2008-02-21","2K","Typical Acupuncture notes on Gabladder Point Locations    ","",""," Typical Acupuncture notes on Gabladder Point Locations Point location descriptions and functional usage. Gall Bladder Points (Channel 7) situated on the Torso Aucpuncture points are learnt by anatomical locations. The functions of each point are well establiished in Chinese Traditional Medical (TCMedicine)) Theory such as the Eight Principles and the Five Transformations. Conservation of vital Chi or Life energy is paramout to maintain health. As Lao Tzu said To be prepared and strengthened is to be ever successful. Tao Te Ching Index OR go back to previous TCM Medical page Next Medical Page on Pulse Diagnosis     ");
array_files[28]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/medical/TCM1.htm","2008-02-21","32K","Chinese Medicine An in depth introduction    ","",""," Chinese Medicine An in depth introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Articles more-> An Overview of Chinese Medicine By Paul Zabwodski UPDATED AUG 99 WHY CHOOSE ORIENTAL MEDICINE? Far Eastern Oriental Medicine has produced traditionally several established branches of effective health promotional disciplines. Some are relatively simple exercises. The main branches are: Herbology, (some non herbal components are used as well); Acupuncture, (there are different styles and schools); Moxibustion, (the burning of a special herb upon acu-points); Cupping, (creating a suction effect to replace damaged tissues or regulate energy); Breathing exercises (internal and external are used to regulate and strengthen vital energy (Chi or Qi) and blood. Breathing exercises also increase emotional stability and prolong healthily life. Usually done with small amounts of self administered massage of particular acu-points or vital organ areas known as -Zang Fu The Plexiglas Acupuncture Model shows the points and 14 channels (circuits meridians) used in by teaching colleges return to main index CHINESE MEDICINE - Early History Mistakenly, it is commonly thought the use of needles, and the burning of herbs on certain points (moxibustion) originate in Chinese folk healing. Curiously however in original Indian classic medical texts (Vedas) dating back to 7000 years ago we find descriptions of the use of needle treatment. These Vedas document Indian needle techniques completely. The Suchi Veda is one such volume and dates needle use on the ear at 3000 years. The Indian acupuncture systems include 180 body points known as Marma which may harm or cause injury. As with most classic medical systems both Indian and Chinese use cosmological schematics which are highly defined belief structures like Yin and Yang, Gods and Elements, the Spiritual and Substantial. The precepts of a system root the medical knowledge to be revised through evolution and experience. This is traditional knowledge, respected and proven. The Hindu (Indian) f      ");
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array_files[31]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/tao_martial/poetry_martial.htm","2008-02-21","21K","Poetry And The Martial Perspective    ","",""," Poetry And The Martial Perspective FirstGate Taoist Chi Workshop1 WORKSHOP 2 The Taoist Poet asks, how is the Sage created as an idealized figure in the expression of Taoist Arts? To be as a Snow Lion -inhabiting a lofty and pure domain? The Sage in early myth has been portrayed as neither male or female, but simply the embodiment of Wisdom - as a in the form of a Snow Lion inhabiting a lofty and pure domain. However, the human Sage has more difficulties than an ordinary mortal. A Sage has need of immortality to live beyond the loss of lifes circumstance. Character formation was always a struggle against the troubles of ignorance, fear, egoism, attachment, revulsion and the possessiveness of pride. it is argued that humanity matures as it comes to recognize the inescapable danger of falling foul to a set of cherished desires and beliefs just as the Ostrich buries its head danger approaches. The Ways of Heaven, of highest being, suggests that we should not follow a crippling path . Heaven is the space of the Wise, of pure relatedness, where there is place for everything, for everything is a place because each thought can be arrested as all is the same. Zen would describe this as simple suchness. From our seasons the cycle of entire motion Over and Above us, then there is the Angels play.... How does Heaven Encourage Us ?. ~ Early Chinese belief consider that we are overseen and influenced by our predecessors. Confucian thinking declares that Wisdom is a process where we climb upon our teachers (parents, ect) shoulders, so we may better see where they have been and we can go. The Ordinary mind was considered by Chan / Zen Buddhism to be easily spoiled, its naturalness quickly lost. The use of the Koan system in Zen was to encourage enlightenment through the struggle with self fettering beliefs. Beliefs that estrange the self from realization of the divine. Oriental philosophy has offered many devices of mind and body to deal with these beliefs. Taoism offers naturalness, Buddhism, the acceptance of the inherent       ");
array_files[32]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/tao_martial/poetry_martial2.htm","2008-02-21","15K","Work Shop Choice - Poetry Perspectives -Taoist feelings of Change    ","Work Shop Choice FirstGate Taoism - Poetry, Perspectives I-Ching-Taoist feelings of Change    ",""," Work Shop Choice - Poetry Perspectives -Taoist feelings of Change Workshop Choice- poetry And martial perspectives page2 A philosophic perspective Chinese Cosmology, Described feelings, as communications from Heaven where birds were Heavens emissaries and the weather was Heavens mood, simle perspectives provided the necessary spiritual imagery to start the journey to change the condition of heart and mind. The Way of Character - Te virtue in action, is the experience of being of Power without the need to assert it. Modernitys ethos spirits character away. Power is tamed by the use of Te virtuous action and The - intelligence; this is the essential spirit of fellowship & why politics is insidiously present in sport for everyday injustice and difference is symbolised and enacted on the competitive field. One may seek out satisfying explanations about this drama of Modernity but the point will still remain, can character be born of competition alone in any form? Whether through prowess in sport, business, or intellectual activity the gladiatorial approach is a poor foundation for enlightenment -the reaching of the other shore. The mockingly disparaging descriptions in Taoist texts on questions of knowledge and morality, purpose and action point to the futility of grounding ones spiritual life in the naive need of the self to understand or succeed at something before Life can be felt as tangible. Judgement of ones character should rest on more than facts of performance, particularly social based ones. The Taoist preoccupation with the unknowable of which few who knew would speak, is indicative of their concern for senseless relativity born of knowledge as explanation and proof by performance. A mind lacking in self enlightened directions yields the penalty of senselessness contradiction and a strangely inherent absurdity of purpose. The Sage listens within and in not trying, feels Joy of character as an experiencing of reverence. The power of divinity in life. This is to accept presence as good sense. Personal str      ");
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array_files[34]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/keyartsmediagallery1/taichi_watersilk1_paul_zabwodski.htm","2008-02-18","4K","Key Arts First Gate Gallery Tai Chi - Following the Stream-     ","Key Art Media Martial World, First Gate Tai Chi resoures, courses UK Internal Chinese Boxing Style Yang Internal arts weaponry sabre sword pole    ",""," Key Arts First Gate Gallery Tai Chi - Following the Stream- FIRSTGATE GALLERY Tai Chi flowing deeply -water swirls and draws draws silk- Yin, Exhausting opponents Energy In pushing hands when meeting a superior opponent in either height, strength or speed an effective movement requires emptiness and skillfull changes. With superior capabilities the opponents position must be devalued. To exhaust the strength of a player by drawing silk energy one can withdraw or roll-back until a inferior in position is established.Trapping energy can create an advantageous reaction ENTICE AND DISRUPT -. Classic techniques usually employ unbalance using a combination of pull down and splitting energy to produce knock down techniques. The opponent must be enticed by attitude and feeling. Your position should not betray your intent your intent in time becomes a natural response.     ");
array_files[35]=new Array(0,1,"http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/keyartsukmedia/keyartsmediagallery1/long_sword_seeking_path_paul_zabwodski.htm","2008-02-18","3K","Key Arts First Gate Gallery DVD Sword Glance Tai Chi    ","    ",""," Key Arts First Gate Gallery DVD Sword Glance Tai Chi ©Key arts.co.uk ~ FirstGate Gallery float and fall Long sword seeking path.. MAIN INDEX GALLERY index     ");
array_files[36]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/01.htm","2008-02-14","6K","FIRST GATE Perspective and small blog    ","FIRSTGATE ARCHIVES & BLOG INTERNAL CHINESE CHI ARTS martial spirit    ","key arts,articles, internal, chinese, weapons, health,yang, blog, acupunctire kick, punch, spirit, DVD, first gate resources, art,     "," FIRST GATE Perspective and small blog FirstGate Tai Chi Perspectives And blog (archived) Tai Chi Glossary Frequently Asked Questions Is the Spirit of Martial Arts Dead and Forgotten? Technical Mastery & Martial Spirit Taoist/Confucian Perspective Art and its connections to Traditional Weapons_1 Importance of Traditional Weapons for Internal Martial Arts-2 Taoist Retreat Taoist Workshop 1 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM. The Art to Pushing Hands The Art in Pushing Hands - Part 2 The Art of Pushing Hands - Part 3 Tai Chi Broadsword Part 1 Tai Chi Broadsword Part 2 Tai Chi Broadsword Part 3 Pole Techniques The Punch is the Most Misunderstood Action In Martial Arts Punch Perspective Kick Perspective back to homepage |First Gate Video Gallery     ");
array_files[37]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/88.htm","2008-02-14","27K","Frequently Asked Questions on Chi Arts    ","FirstGate Chi Arts interna qi gong tai chi chinese martial arts    ","Frequently Asked Questions on the Taoist Internal Chinese Chi Arts.    "," Frequently Asked Questions on Chi Arts Frequently Asked Questions on the Taoist Internal Chinese Chi Arts: Tai Chi Chuan The Taoist seeks to avoid understanding by reducing any method of artificiality or cleverness Overview- Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan and the sister arts -Pakua and Hsing-I are often perceived by the casual watcher as tranquillity and composure in motion. The movements are related to the nature of gentle wind and fine rain. The movements of Yang style Tai Chi are slow, smooth, rounded, flowing and gentle, with no perceptible hesitation between upper body movements and stances. The earlier Chen style uses both slow and quick movements which sometimes spring extremely vigorously. The Yang style being simplified and lighter is more suitable for the aged beginner whereas the Chen is more vigorously athletic. All styles use rounded, spiralling techniques. Ground contact is utilised to develop powerful leverage for every technique and its transformation. If you move with the centre of gravity well under the body a sense of strength and gracefulness develops. See typical student progress rate here. Advanced practitioners achieve of T’ai Chi Ch’uan develop fluidity of free form from movements.A constant stream of martial combinations, counters and movements are easily linked to the other generic names for T’ai Chi Ch’uan, such as Long River boxing and Shadow boxing Historical Roots of the main schools of T’ai Chi Ch’uan The earliest recorded School of Tai Chi Chuan or Shadow Boxing is rooted in the Chen family through Chen Wanting a warrior of the late Ming Dynasty. Most Chinese martial disciplines developed naturally through family relationships and the knowledge passed on by the lineage’s or clans. Two of the clearest recorded historical treatises on Tai Chi Chuan are by Chen Wanting and Wang Chung Yueh(1791-95). Chen Wanting of Chenjiagou village Wen County is accredited as the founder of T’ai Chi Ch’uan’s fundamental document known as the Song of the Canon of Pugilism. Chen’s work extended to a de      ");
array_files[38]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/3.htm","2008-02-13","13K","The Art and Spiritual Connections of Traditional Weaponry    ","",""," The Art and Spiritual Connections of Traditional Weaponry TAI CHI CHUAN Back to BLOG An Overview of The Art and Spiritual influences of Traditional Weapons Weapons are for most countries as familiar as any item of modern life: the computer, the car, the tin opener, and the home protection security system. People carry an assortment of self protection hardware, from sprays, shock devices units to the hand gun or just the plain old rifle each has an accepted importance. It is well documented that as a symbol of defence and power a weapons potential is usually sought after. City wise teenagers are familiar enough with hand weapons to establish their self esteem by their use. In modern warfare particular language styles have developed so as to do business and take him out of the equation. This casually reinforces the modern day acceptance that some form of peace maker is a necessary evil. Weaponry for Health, its purpose in contemporary Internal Martial Arts Strictly speaking teachers of Traditional Weapons (in the many martial arts systems) regret this easy modern acceptance. Firstly, the character development required is at odds with human sensitivities. Only marginal skills, whether physical or mental, are required to pull a trigger. Hence the quick demise of the natural (and difficult to learn) Bow and Arrow in the battle field. The shot and musket was so effective without the need for exceptional specialist skills. Why Practice Traditional Weaponry Weaponry gives both the benefits of mental training and increase in the strength and co-ordination of the practitioner. Traditionally Martial Arts uses Swords of different weights and shapes and sticks of various forms, short, Six Foot Pole or Long Pole(12ft) being popular and accessible to most cultures. Traditionally the Sword represented a symbol of truth and righteousness while the Pole or Staff repesents schooling in some guiding doctrine or religion. Do Martial considerations of Power and Effectiveness Motivate one to learn Traditional Weapons? There is nothi      ");
array_files[39]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/51.htm","2008-02-13","8K","TAI CHI BROADSWORD PART 2    ","Wushu weapons are the Broadsword and Rapier    ",""," TAI CHI BROADSWORD PART 2 TAI CHI CHUAN ARTICLES TAI CHI BROADSWORD PART 2 STRUCTURE OF SHORT WEAPONS IN CHINESE WUSHU The most popular short Wushu weapons are the Broadsword and Rapier which for modern purposes have roughly the same length of blade.The use and difference in technique varies considerably because of the structure of the blade. The broadsword has a point, a back and one blade. The rapier has a point and two blades edges. The strong broad back of the broadsword allows defense postures such as Entwining about the head and upper torso. The blade back can be reinforced by the shoulders or arms which would be impossible with the double edged rapier. Broad Sword Features Starting from the furthest tip or point of the broadsword there is the point. The point is usually rounded off to avoid accidental injury in practise. The Blade includes the body of the sword excluding the hilt and guard.he Face of the sword is either side of the blade. Recessed on both side of the blade are two channels situated near the back of the blade these historically were blood ruts use to channel away the accumulation of blood in battle field conflicts. Now retained to enhance the line of the blade. The edge is the thinnest part of the blade, which is normally not sharpened to limit or prevent injury in practise. However sufficient clarity of technique can easily produce injury the edge sharpened or not. Care and consideration is advisable. The Blade back is thicker in cross section than the edge. This allows successful defensive techniques because it strengthens the blade against the power of other heavier weapons. Defensive techniques can be reinforced by hand or body. The Guard protects the sword persons hand during dueling routines.The Hilt or handle of the sword encompasses the tang of the blade and is usually made of wood bound with cloth to maintain a good grip during perspiration.The Head or Bowl of the hilt prevents the sword slipping out of the hand and the blunt end can be use for jabbing where possible.The Head sc      ");
array_files[40]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/8.htm","2008-02-06","22K","Is The Spirit of Martial Arts Dead and Forgotten? In touch no zen    ","zen essay meets Taoism    ","Zen perspective essay meets roaming Taoist protaganist     "," Is The Spirit of Martial Arts Dead and Forgotten? In touch no zen By Paul Zabwodski -1996 The Lost Path Series Is the Spirit of Martial Arts Dead and Forgotten? or IS THE WAY to WISDOM a Beach Ball On a Mountain Stream??? Three days away from study make for plain conversation The wisdom that does not increase by the day diminishes the day Chinese Proverbs In the world of martial communities each art is said to have its own position and significance and there is much debate. Most agree that TRUE Kung Fu (skills and enlightenment) are more than difficult to attain. Perhaps some people can be funneled into believing the path to mastery can easily be attained by some trick and some constancy of application but please lets go broader than that position. (However a short list of classic spiritual tricks to accomplish True Kung Fu easily is provided in the footnotes!!.) Back to previous page Technical knowledge or extensive drill training is unlikely to familiarise us with the “oriental spirit” of kung fu. Neither will a choosing of some historically relevant cultural perspective necessarily guarantee any depth of insight into the nitty gritty of spiritual enquiry but it can’t hurt either. You could try the big search through the extensive archives of martial magazine history or buy a instant guide to the martial arts book cartoon style, however such introductions are often shallow and repetitive in content for each art. No, I would suggest that for a clear exposition of martial spirit one has to struggle to refer to the cultural perspectives within martial biographies and the hotch potch of “historic” texts. Again one must be careful as although mythology is fascinating its relevance is questionable. So what are you likely to find if you do this research? Within the current myths associated with the “internal martial arts” and the “external martial arts” you find a range of often very strange and esoteric motivations being extolled. If you are thinking of becoming a newbie member of a martial school bear this in min      ");
array_files[41]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/9.htm","2008-02-06","11K","Technical Mastery & Martial Spirit    ","MARTIAL ARTS MODERNITY PERSPECTIVE    ",""," Technical Mastery & Martial Spirit The Lost Path Series Technical Mastery and the Martial Spirit By Paul Zabwodski Perhaps most martial art practitioners would debate whether they aspire to the ambition of technical mastery. There is after all no real reason to be excellent at anything or is there? Recent approaches to sport have readily included a wealth of technical know how to make us compete or perform better. The use of suggestion through persuasive self-affirmation to the esoteric imagery of Indian yoga and other cult-ural methods is now readily accepted as being part of sensitive sport coaching ideology. Both the established popularity of creative imagery and impact of Zen like thinking suggests that most people are fairly willing to take on board a broad based approach to getting it right. To excel. Technical mastery is a rational approach to excellence. There are naturally more significant moral values within the martial arts and other sporting systems but to deny the appeal of “Technical Mastery” is to undermine our belief in success. Success and evolution is the fun part of working towards a goal. We are motivated towards mastery. Its difficult not to be. Technical mastery is innate to our everyday motivations. We build self estimations and esteem on our accomplishments and discriminations. There is a balance to reach in our efforts though. Too much detachment and kerplunk - you miss your window of opportunity to enter the middle ground of appreciation. Equally too much focus and you stifle naturalness and free change. The middle ground is open ground. Each technical problem flourishes within a middle ground perspective to bring a new richness. And it’s free! In particular the desire to master a variety of traditional weapons is common in most martial systems. Perhaps it is the history of each weapon which has a rich cultural appeal for many practitioners. Take for example the strength of belief and commitment found within Bushido or Kobudo an older form of classical budo with its codes of social be      ");
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array_files[43]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/55.htm","2008-02-05","8K","The Fist Perspective     ","","","The Fist Perspective Tai Chi Article - May 1997 by Paul Zabwodski iS The Punch The Most Misunderstood Action In Martial Arts ? The punch is a core technique in martial arts. It is also one most ineffective and misunderstood techniques particularly in internal martial systems. . . The standing and extended based fists are well known in Japanese systems. The Fists, back fist and body pushing fists are in Tai Chi boxing. --The Splitting,Drilling, Crushing, Pounding Crossing fists are fundamental to Hsing-I Boxing forms. Their use is mirrored by the Transformations of the Metal, Water, Wood, Earth & Fire of early Chinese Cosmological & Medical systems. One can easily see how an eager beginner makes the mistake of exerting too much physical force too early in the most commonplace punch while starting the technique out of phase, the action and direction of each punch has to be understood and experienced.... effectiveness can be developed... Fist Techniques Traditionally Create Unity ? However because the punch is the natural response of the fight and flight mechanisms it is subject to emotional difficulties... perhaps the most unwarranted outcome of a forceful punching is the sense of power conferred to the novice, Ego disturbs the empty mind,, the punch comes from the senses, like the push, it maintains health and clears the mind to rest the spirit, Mental Technique One must be calmly energetic concentrating within. Encourage the balance of muscle, sinew, blood and inner strength. These energetic and physical techniques/principles are difficult to master in their entirety. To succeed one must learn to become an dynamic expression of Yin and Yang in developing both sensitive acceptance (Yin) within expressive action(Yang). In summation - ones form should extend and contract, be firm and light. Expression should be playful not habituated. Be integrated but at ease. In a sense the mind is mentally focussed but perceptually loose. The form and expression of Chi should be focused by will and Chi must flow effectively wit      ");
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array_files[47]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/links/link1.htm","2008-01-31","9K","LINKS    ","MARTIAL, ARTS, LINKS, CHINESE, JAPANESE, INTERNAL ARTS, MARTIAL SCHOOLS, king, Yh-king, Yih-king, Y-king, Yih-king, Yi Jing, Yijing, Yi jing, Yi Ching, Zhou yi, Zhou Yi, Chinese oracle, oracle of change, Book of changes, Book of Changes, Book of Change, book of change, The Chinese book of changes, Chou i, Chou yi, Chou I, chou i, chou-yih, hexagram, hexagrams, trigrams, oracle, divination, yarrow, pa kua, bagua, yin/yang, taoism, tao, Dao, Taoism, Daoism, tai chi, tai chi chuan, Tai Chi Chuan, tai chi, tai chi chuan, Tai Chi Chuan, Taiji, taiji, taijiquan, Taijiquan, Chinese martial arts, martial arts, neijia, internal arts    ","MARTIAL ARTS LINKS TO A HOST OF DIFFERENT WEB SITES    "," LINKS -ADD A LINK? email here Links To Taoist Sites. Pennine Tai Chi -came into being in 1985, to explore and share the Chinese Internal Arts and related areas. Originally set up by John Bolwell, who had been involved in studying these systems since 1973. It now involves many people learning and teaching within these areas, in a loose knit association and with a spirit of self-exploration. We encourage participation in these arts in a multi-disciplined way, without strict adherence to any one system or style. The depth and breadth of our activities includes aspects of philosophy and practice related to the martial, performing and healing arts. Tai Chi Finder ---Tai chi listings by place and name (internationally but mainly UK and Ireland). News, events, free club listings, shop selling tai chi videos and outfits. - Learn Tai Chi and Qigong. www.taichifinder.co.uk/ Five Winds Tai Chi Chuan, There pages contain information on the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan.In particular, information on the style of Tai Chi Chuan, Five Winds School, as taught by Sifu Ian Cameron. http://www.weft.telinco.co.uk/ - ANDREAS Schoters web- Facinating insight into the complexity of the I-Ching, Chinese oracle, of change, plus Tai chi chuan, and more ... go there! Peter Lims Taijiquan great site-DEFINITIVE ! http://www.geocities.com/jkdudurban Go see this one? http://www.8palm.com/ UP FRONT SITE ON EIGHT PALM BOXING -by Frank Granovski Masterworks International Home Page-Training worldwide in tai chi chuan, polarity therapy and Hawaiian huna. London, England, UK. www.masterworksinternational.com/ http://scheele.org/lee/tcclinks.html -A vast and comprehensive set of links on Tai Chi Chuan Taoism and Related Web Sites, dont miss it. http://www.geocities.com/taoline Online teachings about Tao, Taoism, the Way, yin-yang, ziran, wu-wei, Lao-tzu, Chuang-tzu, I-ching, Tao-te ching. --Fast insight to the essential aspects of Taoism. Go see. http://www.masterhamlin.com/ a NEW WEB SITE YANG STYLE TAI CHI Master Richard Hamlin Chief Instr      ");
array_files[48]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/5.htm","2008-01-30","13K","Tai Chi Sabre -Broadsword Part 1    ","TAI CHI SABRE SWORD FIRST GATE INTRODUCTION    ","TAI CHI SABRE INTRODUCTION -    "," Tai Chi Sabre -Broadsword Part 1 TAI CHI BROADSWORD Part 1 by Paul Zabwodski & Phil Young .see more on video ? EARLY HERITAGE OF THE TAI CHI CHUAN SABRE Like other civilisations there are no clear accounts of early fighting methods or weaponry in the Chinese stone age. Weapons existed before Chinese calligraphy was invented and their origins were usually attributed to early mythical rulers. The first weapons made of stone were recorded by Shen Yung (2838-2698B.C.). Shen Yung was one of the three mythical rulers along with Huang Ti and Fu Hsi. He is associated with agriculture and the use of herbs as medicine as well as being a teacher of husbandry. There is no contradiction between Chinese medicine and Martial Arts because they are inextricably bound through their common goals of longevity and good health. Shen Yungs documentation of early weapons described stone tipped spears. Later cutting weapons were out of jade, melted gold, while armour was made from leather. It was not until the Chou dynasty 1233-255 that more complex metals like bronze were used. There was a similar evolution in the materials used for body armour such as buffalo hide, paper and lacquer to metal. For the common man the primary weapon was a plain straight stick with a thickened end or crook. Later a weighted stick, the cudgel differed only in handiness and could also be thrown. Another line of evolution was from a club to the mace, a symbol of established authority which came in various forms, half, rounded, pointed and obelisk like. A split stick with a stone or piece of metal fixed produced the axe, Emperor Huang Ti (2608-2598 BC) made a battle axe of gold recorded as the first military use of the axe. The sword originated from the pointed stick, a weapon used for throwing or thrusting, which we know as the spear. If a spear is thrown the enemy could always throw it back so a hook or barb was introduced to capture the flesh. In the spear we find the origins of the sword because in fighting with the spear the top inevitably is broken of      ");
array_files[49]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/4.htm","2008-01-19","20K","The Spiritual Importance of Traditional Weapons - Part II    ","",""," The Spiritual Importance of Traditional Weapons - Part II The Spiritual Importance of Traditional Weapons for Internal Martial Arts Books speak to the mind, friends speak to the heart, Heaven speaks to the soul, everything else speaks only to the ears. - Chinese proverb.. Hear your thoughts, but do not chase them a way with meaningless difficulties.Zenist maxim The Eye of Taoism as a Way to Swordmanship Fear is a root human emotion but the smallest cursory search of our formative years reveals little in terms of a realistic solution to personal and family insecurities. Few of us could claim to have resolved the deeper issues of own personal losses. We can not cry over spilt milk but we do. Nor can we grasp opportunities before they arrive. Todays world can seem and is often is a bad place to be. Modern societies are not modern. We are still bound to the tread mill of materialism and economic scarcity. Economically it appears some people want what can only be taken from others. Often they wish to take everything, property, resources, rights to control and human freedom. Numerous institutions hold the reins of power to ensure the desired course of social action. However it is our interpretation of events which roots both intent and individual sensibilities. We are after all rational creatures are we not? Noble in faculty and reason with some sense of our own presence. It is development of character that martial philosophy develops. But what form? Traditionally the martial spirit is founded in wealth of maxims and philosophical perspectives. To the lay person these religious and often mystical currents of thought are difficult to digest. I intend in this article to demonstrate the relevance of some of the philosophic perspectives that are Traditional to the Path of Spiritual Warriorship.. Please see previous article in ARCHIVES. The Path and the Sword The great path has no gates, Thousands of roads enter it. When one walks through this gateless gate We move freely between Heaven and Earth. Mumon Ekai. The Gateles      ");
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array_files[98]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/download/way_of_heaven_politics_enlightenment1.htm","2007-10-13","19K","WAY OF HEAVEN -ENLIGHTENMENT AND MODERNITY    ","",""," WAY OF HEAVEN -ENLIGHTENMENT AND MODERNITY The Way of Heaven - Towards approaching the politics of enlightenment --by Paul Zabwodski--unrevised edition.1994 TOWARDS THE POLITICS OF ENLIGHTENMENT a brief glance............. C O N T E N T S. -PREFACE.- It is bound to change. - C H A P T E R O N E - THE WAY OF WISDOM. Ball on a Mountain Stream. An Introduction. - C H A P T E R T W O - THE WAY OF BEING MAN. Difficulties and Roots. - C H A P T E R T H R E E - CHARACTER, ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE WAY OF HEAVEN. - C H A P T E R F O U R - STRATEGY, TIMING AND CHANGE - THE WAY OF THE SAGE. - C H A P T E R F I V E - CONSCIOUSNESS, IDENTITY AND DEATH - THE WAY OF IMMORTALITY. - C H A P T E R S I X - HARMONY AND THE WAY OF LONGEVITY. THE POLITICS OF ENLIGHTENMENT a note. One question which has captured the attention of both child and thinker alike falls within the domain of struggle for personal form and meaning. What can we shape out of this undertaking, tangibly called Life? The Politics of Enlightenment addresses some of the common questions stemming from this human but deeply existential root. I have chosen a form of reflection which I hope is accessible to the reader who has some interest in the insights of Classical Oriental Wisdom in relation to the forces and perspectives of todays world, this Modernity. No knowledge is presupposed on your part. Naturally, to accept any change in position entails the will to open the arenas of your own questioning in a way that promotes creative fluidity and change in the simplest of everyday thoughts. By this method (in my madness) I trust we will make something of a multifaceted journey through the politics of our enlightenment, touching the highs and the lows, and, in doing so, embrace the nature of humanheartedness through the call of Wisdom. May some force be with you. A First Preface. Experience is bound to change. Generally speaking, our logical minds are sufficient for the simple problems of life, but they are limited when it comes to larger problems. There is, within each of       ");
array_files[99]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/11.htm","2007-10-13","10K","The Art of Pushing Hands Part 1    ","",""," The Art of Pushing Hands Part 1 The Art of Pushing Hands The Key Essentials of Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Practise Pushing hands is an important part of understanding the technical basis of the solo form and postures. It is probably true to say that few people make any prolonged attempt to achieve the tactile and strategic skills necessary to accomplish the fundamentals of the push-hands method. Yet it is an essential part of the internal martial arts and extremely useful in terms of emotional health and physical balance. Most teachers would agree that much time and misunderstanding is generated by the novice. The most common of which among western novices is the notion that Push hands is meant to be a combative test of personal prowess. It isn’t. Neither should it be used (exclusively) as colourfully constructed metaphor of life passing by and its relevance to our personal lives. This makes things too understandable, overly visionary, and a little too nicely new age. Nothing comes that easily to hand in martial technique as a rule. The Push Hands Method requires mental application emotional balance, intuitive understanding of energetic expression coupled with a refined sense of conservation of position and purpose. Changing fluidly through the postures in a meaningful way is paramount. The body, emotion and strength must work with responsive clarity. This can be accomplished by gradual insight, research, friendship and patience. Breathing and push hand method If it is possible devote considerable time to acquiring deep four cycle breathing. This is essential for this will exercise the internal musculature and open the lower back (fire gate of the Kidneys -Jing) with each breath. The breath being long promotes stillness which encourages the mind to raise the spirit and sensitise the mind to internal and external perceptions. Hurried, repressive or jagged mental thoughts will disrupt the flow of energetic appreciation and transformation.Be at ease. But not asleep! Do not over react. To breath deeply encourages th      ");
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array_files[111]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/2.htm","2007-10-12","18K","Push Hands Practise Part III    ","",""," Push Hands Practise Part III Key Essentials of Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Practise -Part III This is the third and final part of the Art of Pushing Hands and context can be little difficult without the previous two parts. However, they are available in the archives. The preceding articles consider some of the more useful perspectives and purposes. This third part leans towards the more advanced problems of evolving a multi-dimensional practice approach whereby you may extend your appreciation of the Art of Pushing Hands. The Art within Pushing Hands Method and its Demands It is no mean feat to develop the rudiments and technical skill necessary to perform well, the solo handed set routines whatever the style. It is one thing to connect various postures together but quite another to develop what is both complex and expressive in nature. The Martial Arts hard or soft are language forms defined by their principles and metaphors. A passion for language and expression is at the heart of the internal martial arts. It is a struggle to develop. At times a call of passion. Maybe we should duck and cover? But in time a true interest in Martial Arts will develop a passion for internal sense and appreciation. The internal arts have an advantage over some martial arts because “The Three Sister Arts of Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I and PaKua Chang” are directed by theory and metaphor towards passionately expressive technique. Is the Pushing Hands Method essential to Tai Chi Chuan? I have come across two commonly motivated responses as to why people pursue Tai Chi Chuan. Firstly, and perhaps appropriately, the mass of people will reside in the realm of the casual practitioner. In the main they are motivated to restore balance, stabilise health and feel relaxation. They like the look of Tai Chi and its gentle appeal. The martial contents will probably be given a cursory acceptance as it is a soft art just for self defence or something equally vague and diffident. Secondly, the serious student with a strong interest, takes to heart the      ");
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array_files[113]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/download/way_heaven_ch1.htm","2007-10-12","34K","Way Of Heaven Chapter 1 WISDOM KNOWLEDGE AND MODERNITY    ","",""," Way Of Heaven Chapter 1 WISDOM KNOWLEDGE AND MODERNITY Return to Previous page Chapter 1 WISDOM. ~ Like a ball on a mountain stream,,on and on,,, It is said that three days away from study make for plain conversation. Therefore wisdom that does not increase by the day diminishes the day. Chinese Proverbs. Wisdom is difficult to attain. Knowledge does not tell us what is important here and now. The path to Wisdom is no simple struggle as we must encourage our Will to approach life in the manner of the Wisest of being. This was, for the ancient classical thinkers of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, an undertaking of spirit, embracing heart, and heart broadening the limits of mind -a journey which will require a strong and enduring effort.It is the quest to see the essentiality of ones own existence to overcome the many and self-seeking values of the modern age. If we are to counterbalance this age, then we must approach the issues of the day with open heart and mind, and listen for the unfolding of our spiritual calling. We may call upon the heritage of Knowledge,Understanding and Wisdom to open up the transactions of Modernity to the human face of Wise disposition.And for why? Because for individual, nation, creed , modernity offers no real meet place. Modernity is born of the wants of the few, overcoming the lives of the many.It is an age of transition and transformation at the expense of simple true purpose. Todays self is characterised by the struggle of material purpose chasing yesterdays action. There are many stories that characterise these affairs of the world, of personal struggle to reach the furthest of shores. In particular, there is an old Zen story about a monk who led a very simple and direct life. His name was Rokan. He lived in a hut with no possessions. One day, a thief entered Rokans hut while he was out. But the thief, looking to takesomething of value, found nothing and the monk returned. Rokan understood the thiefs predicament (of desire and suffering) and said, I am sorry you have found       ");
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array_files[115]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/archive/1.htm","2007-10-11","15K","Art Of Pushing Hands    ","",""," Art Of Pushing Hands TAI CHI CHUAN The Art of Pushing Hands - Part 2 by Paul Zabwodski Key Essentials of Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Practise Part II The Art within Pushing Hands and its personal demands. In the previous introduction to the Pushing Hands method the ability to interpret anothers movements through the development of movement skills and perspective was hopefully outlined clearly. (Barring the typing errors and the like, mea culpa with apologies.) Anyway no matter. What is perhaps most striking about the pursuit of movement theory and practice in the internal martial arts, -its technology, is the subtlety of contradictions necessary to make progress! The ability to work within the framework of concepts and the principles that Tai Chi Chuan theory extols needs to be primarily experienced rather than immediately understood. Many people like to argue the reverse, but do squirrels live in trees? Commonly it appears that the personal agendas focused around pursing Tai Chi “technology” can hinder significantly more than help. To struggle forward is not always progress. Internal arts are meant to be savored. Please, be at ease. Enjoy! If inexperience thwarts your progress then understanding is both pre-empted and or simply misinterpreted. Correcting the way one makes an effort to learn can be paramount to adjust both reasoning and sensibilities. This will pay more than technical dividends to the bank of your learning curve. There are few short cuts. The learning of Tai Chi Chuan is complex, however the exposition of the internal martial arts is fundamentally based in simplicity. The expression of the push hands demands dynamic liveliness. The Mind is trained to be freely expressive through pushing hands with the success of each application being a temporary guide to its usefulness. A series of two player push hands techniques. The sequence shows, Folding to produce Shoulder stroke, Yielding to open to Head slap, Ward Off right opening to the final Shoulder push. Natural progress is a big method. A zig zag c      ");
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array_files[118]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.key-arts.co.uk/pakuachang/pakua.htm","2007-10-11","13K","Pa Kua Chang (Ba Gua Zhang)    ","Key Art Media Martial World, instruction online. Courses UK, Internal Chinese Boxing, weaponry, health Taoist medicine.    ","Key Art Media Martial World offers, free, a comprehensive guide to Chinese Internal Martial Arts,Extensive streamed video clips to learn Tai Chi, PaKua & Hsing systems through an illustrated martial arts glossary of terms. Plus a Taoist Workshop and meditation room.    "," Pa Kua Chang (Ba Gua Zhang) Baguazhang (Pa Kua Chang) Eight Palm Boxing Baguazhang is an internal martial art and exercise form which can only be reliably traced as far back as the late 19th century. The name means Eight Diagrams (or Trigrams) Palm. It is sometimes written instead as Pa Kua Chang - Pa Kua Ch’uan -Baguaquan, or simply abbreviated to Bagua. Baguazhang is soundly linked to Taijiquan (T’ai Chi Ch’uan), and Xingyiquan (Hsing I) which are sometimes referred to as the Three Sister Arts. These internal martial arts rely heavily on the classical and cosmological views developed in Taoist alchemy and medicine for their foundations. To understand the complexity of internal Chinese martial arts a brief excursion into Taoist thinking is worthwhile for any serious enquiry. The Foundation Thinking of Baguazhang is Rooted in Philosophy Baguazhang (Pa Kua Chang - Pa-kua chuan) is purportedly derived from the metaphysical diagrams generated from the I-Ching -The Book of Changes. Oldest parts date from 800BC more recent 200AD.The I-Ching was originally a collection of linear signs, perhaps best seen as code. (not unlike binary code) Below are typical examples arranged in hexa-gram sets. The broken lines yin lines represented no -the unbroken yang lines yes conveniently serves as code complex enough to be used as oracle cards which portrayed a vision of the Taoist Way -where one is aware and becomes in harmony with the process of change. The key code of yang lines balanced with yin lines were arranged in Tri-grams. These tri-grams were arranged into the Pa Kua or eight correspondences which sought to describe the basis of change developing from one thing to two to three to all things. The Tao. The Taoist vision thus at least schematically demonstrated multiplicity of yin-yang possibilities and interrelations through the Pa-kua and other diagrams. Such diagrams served to classically illustrate a interwoven selection of key ideas germane to Taoist visions of change and internal martial arts. Two of the most well kn      ");
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