陰陽相濟的橋樑 The Bridge of Complementary Balance Between Yin and Yang

 陰陽相濟的橋樑

The Bridge of Complementary Balance Between Yin and Yang

鬆柔太極拳法應用，要能在彼此互動中，循環往復，生生不息，最關鍵的要素，是在切磋的過程中，彼此「留有餘地」，讓對手有延續招法的機會，所謂：「留有餘地」就是手臂保持「鬆持」的狀態，不過度鬆懈，也沒有強力的出現，彼此的手臂如同一座浮橋，連接彼此身體的重心，這個手法稱為「搭橋」，也稱「搭手」。

太極八法中的「掤手」是最佳的橋樑，也是延續彼此招法應用的命脈。掤手讓彼此有反覆練習，虛領頂勁、沉肩墜肘、含胸拔背、鬆腰落胯、虛實分清的機會，讓掤、捋、擠、按⋯在彼此互動中，循環往覆，生生不息。如太極拳論：「陰不離陽，陽不離陰，陰陽相濟，方為懂勁」。輕靈敏銳的身手及聽勁，自然在互動中增長。

The Bridge of Complementary Balance Between Yin and Yang

The application of Supple Tai Chi Chuan emphasizes the importance of continuous, reciprocal interaction, thriving through a cyclical process. The key element in this exchange is allowing each other "room to maneuver," giving your partner the opportunity to extend their techniques. This concept of "leaving room" means maintaining a state of "relaxation and holding" in the arms—not overly lax but also without forceful pressure. The arms act like a floating bridge, connecting the centers of gravity of both practitioners. This technique is referred to as "bridging" or "connecting hands."

Among the eight techniques of Tai Chi, the "Peng" (ward-off) technique serves as the best bridge and is vital for the continuation of each other's application of techniques. The Peng technique allows for repeated practice of key principles, such as suspending the crown of the head, sinking shoulders and elbows, rounding the back, relaxing the waist and hips, and clearly distinguishing between fullness and emptiness. This creates a cycle of interaction among techniques like Peng, Lu (roll back), Ji (press), and An (push), ensuring a dynamic and continuous flow.

As the Tai Chi classics state: "Yin does not separate from Yang, and Yang does not separate from Yin; only when Yin and Yang complement each other can one truly understand the essence of energy." A light, agile body and the ability to listen to energy naturally grow through this interaction.