TánTuěi潭腿 - Tien (天)

JiBenGong (基本功) refers to the basic foundational skills or exercises in Chinese martial arts. These are fundamental techniques and practices that form the basis for more advanced movements and applications in a martial arts system.

Continuing from the review of the JiBenGong in the first lesson, it is crucial to understand that every movement in JiBenGong can be used to practice the inertia required for combat applications. Once the foundational concepts of Chángquán are correctly established, one can more accurately perceive and comprehend the logic behind the design and arrangement of traditional martial arts forms, thereby uncovering the secrets hidden within them.

This episode focuses on understanding the historical development of Tán Tuǐ and continues to build on the application perspective of fundamental skills. It emphasizes that as long as the concepts of martial arts are correct, even warm-up exercises like stretching and extending can conceal martial techniques.

This episode teaches the two major stages of mental focus in the ancient Chángquán system. The first stage focuses on extending the limbs and striking from a distance. The second stage delves into the hidden meaning behind extending and striking far.

This episode focuses on understanding the historical development of Tán Tuǐ and continues to build on the application perspective of fundamental skills. It emphasizes that as long as the concepts of martial arts are correct, even warm-up exercises like stretching and extending can conceal martial techniques.

This episode focuses on understanding the historical development of Tán Tuǐ and continues to build on the application perspective of fundamental skills. It emphasizes that as long as the concepts of martial arts are correct, even warm-up exercises like stretching and extending can conceal martial techniques.

This episode establishes the concept of Tán Tuǐ’s “opening gate and breaking force” while emphasizing the importance of single-sided momentum in the practical application of traditional martial arts. 

This episode establishes the concept of Tán Tuǐ’s “opening gate and breaking force” while emphasizing the importance of single-sided momentum in the practical application of traditional martial arts. 

This episode begins with foundational skills, gradually increasing methods for training skill, and teaches basic skill training methods for the First Road and Second Road of Tán Tuǐ.

This episode focuses on the detailed techniques of punching within the fundamentals of Long Fist, and begins the formal study of the SanLù Tan Tui. 

This episode continues with the concept of the 3rd route of Tán Tuǐ as an extension of the 1st route, analyzing the connection between the 4th and 2nd routess of Tán Tuǐ.

The Second-Level Training of the Fourth Road of Tán Tuǐ introduces a turning method, not only enhancing spatial transitions but also increasing the variety and agility of turning footwork.

This episode continues the turning techniques of the fourth sequence of Tán Tuǐ, advancing into left and right continuous chaining movements.

Through practicing the fifth sequence of Tán Tuǐ, begin to lower the stance in all movements, clearly training the angle of the hip joints, the pelvis, and leg strength.

Continuing the four-six step concepts from the fifth sequence of Tán Tuǐ, the footwork of the sixth sequence advances into pūbù (crouching stance). 

Through practicing the fifth sequence of Tán Tuǐ, begin to lower the stance in all movements, clearly training the angle of the hip joints, the pelvis, and leg strength.

Through practicing the fifth sequence of Tán Tuǐ, begin to lower the stance in all movements, clearly training the angle of the hip joints, the pelvis, and leg strength.

This episode continues to explore the lower-body mechanics of the fifth and sixth sequences of Tán Tuǐ, integrating them into the third and fourth sequences.

This episode teaches the concept and methods of flexible footwork.

This episode extends the concept of spatial flexibility and transitions in footwork, while beginning to establish and cultivate the methods for generating power in basic fist forms.

This episode extends the concept of spatial flexibility and transitions in footwork, while beginning to establish and cultivate the methods for generating power in basic fist forms.

This episode teaches the left-right linkage method of the seventh routine of Tán Tuǐ, building on the advanced concepts of dynamic footwork from the previous episode.

Building on the locking techniques from the previous episode, the eighth routine of Tán Tuǐ introduces the new concepts of turning, kicking, and striking while retreating.

Building on the locking techniques from the previous episode, the eighth routine of Tán Tuǐ introduces the new concepts of turning, kicking, and striking while retreating.

This episode primarily focuses on continuing and reviewing the left-right linking of the Eight Roads of Tan Tui, while providing a detailed analysis of the key techniques in the "Peng Suo" (Colliding Lock) posture and its application under different conditions.

This episode primarily focuses on continuing and reviewing the left-right linking of the Eight Roads of Tan Tui, while providing a detailed analysis of the key techniques in the "Peng Suo" (Colliding Lock) posture and its application under different conditions.

This episode continues the secret method of cultivating Qi—expanding the Mingmen (Gate of Life)

This episode revisits the partner training methods of Wǔ Lù Jiē Tán Tuǐ (Fifth Road Linked Tán Tuǐ).

Building on the JǐuLù Tantui's “Er Qǐ  Tǔi” from the previous episode, this installment advances into the ShíLù Tantui, introducing a series of progressive techniques.