潭腿 TánTuěi

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.