Oral transmission by the late grandmaster Huang Sheng-Shyan
of
Notes provided by Mr. Lin Jing-deh of
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(Neutralizing as in Taijiquan Push-hands training)
Tseo
(Shifting) is the distance between advance and retreat.
Hua (Turning) is the space between left turn
and right turn.
When
neutralizing always start with the shifting first, and then turning,
but continue the turning with shifting simultaneously.
The
key of neutralizing is the centerline of the body.
Neutralize
your own centerline first, and then the opponent's
incoming centerline.
Before
neutralizing, calmly listen to the opponent's intention;
neutralize his intention first, then his body.
Neutralizing
is like receiving a fastball,
avoid its peak energy, and yield its sharp impact.
The
more you practice neutralizing, the more your inner circle will be refined.
After
you've grasped the art of neutralizing,
it will be very easy for you to handle opponent's challenge.
To
effortlessly neutralize, you must be able to follow opponent's energy momentum (Qi-shr).
At
the highest level of neutralizing,
there's no need for turning and shifting,
as soon as the opponent's energy (Qi) connects yours**, you discharge.
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** You need to connect the opponent's incoming energy with yours in order to
discharge, which involves the correct angle, timing, speed and the line of
rooting.