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• 吳家太極拳 - 108式傳統方拳 - 李冠坤先生
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In this video, the demonstration is shown at a reduced speed, and English subtitles of the 108 movements are added, in order to facilitate learning.
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Motor learning by muscle memory of the movements is complementary to cognitive learning of their applications to push-hands and combat. Regular practice is the key to both learning approaches, and is sustained by the training progress, the health benefits, and the joy of experiencing Tai Chi per se.
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Please share this video with other Wu-style enthusiasts:
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PDF (0.3 MB) drive.google.com/file/d/1bJoM...
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Subtitles and voice-over in this video are introduced to outline the key moves particularly those of hip and limbs. The PDF text highlights the subtle moves that are often overlooked by novices.
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Step-by-step instructions in this video are based on the teaching video of Grandmaster Eddie Wu. In case of discrepancy, the grandmaster's words shall prevail:
Eddie Wu • Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan...
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Viewers are encouraged to use the authentic resources in learning the traditional Square Form, including the demos by Grandmasters Wu Da-hsin and Wu Yan-hsia and the renowned "Golden Book" by Grandmaster Wu Kung-tso:
Wu Da-hsin • 吴家太极拳 - 108式方拳 - 吴大新宗师...
Wu Yan-hsia • 吴家太极拳 - 108式方拳 - 吴雁霞宗师...
Golden Book drive.google.com/file/d/1CS8w...
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Section 4 (page 5) of the book depicts the eight salient features that characterise Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan. A must-read for serious learners. Writings and demos by the grandmasters are reliable references with which to identify the good practices and the bad ones. A common mistake is the loss of smoothness and continuity between consecutive movements.
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Friendly reminder: a good teacher cannot be replaced by any instructional texts or videos, since live demos by the teacher and his/her specific advice to students are indispensable:
Wu's Academy www.wustyle.com/
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Enjoy. Good health.
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