A Wee Bit of Alchemy with Rick Barrett #184: Yang Cheng Fu's 13 Original Postures Part 6; Yao
Channel: Rick Barrett
Date: 07/03/2024

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Yang Cheng Fu's 13 Original Postures Part 6; Yao and Kua

This version of Yang Cheng Fu's Original Postures was taught to me by Master Yang Fukui. He learned it from his grandfather or great uncle, contemporaries of Yang Cheng Fu. It is a short, powerful large frame form, that really cranks up a lot of Qi. In this series of classes, we will be doing a deep dive into one or two movements, exploring the internal elements that make if so effective. 

Yao is the lower back, at the base of the spine, the sacrum and coccyx. Once we learn to use the Kua correctly, we can amplify internal power by initiating movement from the Yao. It is the pivot point between the legs and the torso. 

In Part 6 of the YCF13 we explore the internal architecture of "Step Back and Strike with Fingers" and "Turn and Strike with Back Fist," with special attention to the neutral transition posture in the latter movement. 

00:00- 12:00  Yao and Kua
12:15-  23:50  Review YCF13 to "Play Guitar"
27:50-  45:40  "Step Back and Strike with Fingers" and "Turn and Strike with Back Fist"
46:12-  57:24  Q & A

Rick Barrett teaches Tai Chi and offers Energy Healing in New York City.
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Finding You in a World of It (www.amazon.com/finding-You-world-Rick-Barrett/dp/0996058850)

Taijiquan, Through the Western Gate (www.amazon.com/Taijiquan-Through-Western-Rick-Barrett/dp/1583941398)
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