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Tai Chi and Jiu Jitsu Grappling principle

Tai Chi and Jiu Jitsu Grappling principle
Michael Dasargo - Sun Apr 05, 2009 @ 03:43PM
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Last Comment: Mon Apr 06, 2009 @ 10:33AM

Here is a collection of video's that reveal effortless throwing/counter throwing. The common theme is a principle known as "sinking".

It has been our experience that the word "sink" triggers a proactive action. Therefore, we use the word "melt" to express the passive nature of dissolving the body into dead weight towards the path of least resistance.

Check it out:

collection of what tai chi was initially designed for:
Some good old melting principles":

Guy in white: body and arm melting. Grey: grapevining to crowd the opponent.

uproot and spin

Melting Principle in Judo

Tags: Tai Chi classes in San Diego, Jiu Jitsu classes in san diego, grappling in san diego
Comments: 1
Last Comment: Mon Apr 06, 2009 @ 10:33AM

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1. Kinson Liu   |   Mon Apr 06, 2009 @ 10:33AM

It's fun to see the old Judo guys schooling the big guy and the little kid.
then , of course, Master Liu Xi Wen pushing the young kid around.

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