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In this second part of Walk the Line, Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen explores the first twelve principles of Yang Style taijiquan. Rather than empty choreography, the classical teachings emphasize structure, rootedness, alignment, relaxation, and continuity throughout the whole body. From suspending the crown to distinguishing empty and full, taijiquan emerges as a practice guided by principles rather than mere movement.

“Most people speak about taijiquan principles. Far fewer actually practice according to them. In this new Wen–Wu Field Notes essay, Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen explores the forgotten principles hidden within the classical Yang Style Taijiquan texts — and the gap between written theory and embodied practice.”

An introduction to the Cinnabar Library and the role of texts as “threads” (jing 經) — sustaining and transmitting Taoist alchemical tradition across generations.

On our curriculum you’ll find courses on two internal martial arts: baguazhang (the palm techniques of the eight trigrams) and shidaxing (the ten great forms), better known as xinyiliuhequan (the mind-focus fist of the six co-ordinations). The latter is also known as the xingyiquan (form and focus fist) of Henan Province.

What defines a Chinese lineage? Not reputation or claims, but transmission: a living continuity that binds people together, protects a body of knowledge, and safeguards its essential characteristics. Within a tradition, the distinction between those “inside the gate” and those outside it is not a matter of status, but of responsibility, depth of training, and the preservation of what cannot be obtained through texts alone. This essay offers a closer look at lineage as it func

Many people practice taijiquan today for health, relaxation, and gentle movement. But there is another side: a traditional martial curriculum based on endurance, skill development, and “chi ku” — the ability to withstand hardship. This is the difference we teach.

Navigating the Three Paths of Taijiquan: Traditional, Competitive, and Modern - What's the Difference?