Taiji Zen Online Academy - 1st Duan Introduction: Jet Li

In this video Jet Li gives an overview of the first training level (duan or 段) of the Taiji Zen Online Academy’s learning system. In the first duan, we introduce the key principles of ’Suspend from the crown,’ and ’Round chest, hollow back,’ in order to guide your movements. We also go over the four cardinal Taijiquan movements: Péng (Expanding Energy), Lǚ (Deflecting Energy), Jǐ (Pressing Energy), and Àn (Pushing Energy)