Back The three levels of Tao-chi   Tao-chi (supreme Way) is based on the learning of twelve movements that propose the interaction of opposites (yin-yang and yang-yin) and grant to realize the unity body-mind (tai-chi), to obtain the supreme principle (chi) of the Way (Tao).   First Level (base). The learning of twelve movements of Tao-chi. On six attack movements (yin-yang) body turns to left (yin); the right leg (yang) and the right arm (yang) advance. On six defence movements (yang-yin) body turns to right (yang); the left leg (yin) and the left arm (yin) advance. See below the pictures of twelve movements: six about the attack (on the right) and six about the defence (on the left).     Second level (rigid). Simulated combat between two people. The two pupils place frontally. Which one will execute the attack movements and which one will execute the defence movements is decided. Numbering the movements with a rigid way (from 1 to 6) they will execute the six attack movements and the corresponding six defence movements. Then pupils will exchange the lists.   Third level (fluid). Simulated combat between two people. The two pupils place frontally. Which one will execute the attack movements and which one will execute the defence movements is decided. Numbering the movements with a fluid way (ex: 2, 5, 3, 1, 4, 6) they will execute the six attack movements and the corresponding six defence movement. Then pupils will exchange the lists. Which pupil who conquests the perfection executing the third level will be a Tao-chi warrior. The 49th grand master, Tao Ling, transmitted the Tao-chi knowledge to a western, F.G.R., who became grand master.   Copyright ©   by Orion                                                                      Back