Peng Lu Ji An
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Peng Lu Ji An
Peng Lu Ji An is a Chinese term for the four primary martial movements of Peng (ward-off), Lu (rollback), Ji (squeeze press), An (push down) in Tai Chi training. It is also a foundation silk reeling drill within Chen style Tai Chi. Read more on the Eight Basic Movements of Chen Style Tai Chi and the Development of Chen Tai Chi.
Peng / Ward Off
- Expanding, up direction, moving energy, outward, upward, rebounding, spring like elastic force.
- To open, offensive attack, push, strike.
- Different to the peng jin principle.
Lu / Roll Back
- Follow back and redirect, inward direction, collecting energy, absorb an incoming force.
- Divert, deflection, lead into emptiness, to yield, defensive.
Ji / Squeeze Press
- Squeezing out of space, forwards direction, compressing motion, receiving energy, displace momentum.
- To neutralise incoming force, to advance, strike.
An / Push Down
- Downward direction, striking energy, sinking, outward.
- To release, two handed strike.
Peng Lu Ji An Ways to Learn
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The following youtube video clips demonstrates Chen style Tai Chi Peng-Lu-Ji-An by Grand Master Chen Xiaowang:
