Connecting to dantien
When sinking your intent goes to dantien and as it connects with dantien, dantien then connects with the ground via the feet. In the centre point of the ball of the feet, is a point called, “Yongquan” or the “bubbling well” this is what connects to the ground or connects the dantien to the ground. This connection derives from the sinking, via the use of intent, the mind’s mental force.
The sinking is fundamental for connecting to dantien and many things with regards to health and martial aspects. From health, getting the blood flowing, from a martial aspect this allows you to absorb and redirect incoming force. Sinking and moving at an evenly pace in Taiji Quan is essential in facilitating understanding taijiquan fundamentals. Once properly grasped, and one can demonstrate, one can then apply the movements fast. Amongst the fundamentals is ting jin, the ability to detect an opponent’s intent or force allowing you to understand, neutralise and redirect it.
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