1) The BODY combines with the MIND (Mind-Intent).
Extraneous thoughts should be excluded from the mind and concentration utilized. The mind-intent moves the Chi (inside atmosphere of the body) so that it may sink deeply and penetrate the bones. The mind-intent and Chi must interact in a lively manner in order to achieve both smoothness and circularity.
2) The MIND combines with the IDEA.
Before the MIND directs the
movement, you should have a clear IDEA of what to do. Relax the
entire body, calm your mind and concentrate on breathing from
the diaphragm. The relationship between the mind-intent and the
Chi is like an automobile; inside is the driver and the engine.
To move the automobile, it will take the mind-intent who is the
driver and the Chi who is the engine working and interacting
together.
3) The IDEA combines with the CHI.
The IDEA directs the CHI to circulate throughout the body with balanced alignment of T'ai-Chi rooting. The breath must be in unison with the movements of the body. Each meditative movement heightens perception of body awareness and cultivates Chi.
4) The CHI combines with the SPIRIT.
Push the crown point upward, as if the head is suspended from above, ears are listening inward, the tongue is rolled toward the back of the mouth with the teeth and lips lightly touching together. The CHI is concentrated downward into the tan t'ien and flows smoothly. The breathing is long, slow, smooth, rhythmic and continuously linked to each movement. Do not use CHI alone to move you, but also put your SPIRIT into the movement. SPIRIT and CHI together directs your movements.
5) The SPIRIT combines with the MOVEMENT.
You should put your SPIRIT into the MOVEMENTS. Without SPIRIT, the MOVEMENT will be dull. Express each of your movements with your eyes and your crown point raised upward. Move like a lively dragon - up and down, left and right, in and out, allowing all movement to move from the waist. Your movement should be round and smooth. Thus, your movements look both esthetically balanced and lively.
6) The MOVEMENT combines with the AIR.
To move like the AIR is to move effortlessly like a fish swimming, with the least body resistance. Rather, your Mind Intent of the Six Combinations moves your movements.
"Those who set out to learn the exercise, do not misjudge the value of The Chinese Five Word Song."
Verses 133-134
"The Chinese Five Word Song" was written by Master Li Tung Fung during the early part of China's Sung Dynasty. Master Li learned Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Liu Ho Pa Fa Ch'uan Fa) from Master Chen Hsi-I, creator of the martial art and health exercise. Master Li Tung Fung took refuge in the mountain of Yun, southeast from the Lok district. While living on Yun, he authored the famous Chinese Five Word Song, which serves today as the only extant treatise explaining the principles of the original Liu Ho Pa Fa.
Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan was a closed-door martial art for almost 1,000 years. Master John Chung Li opened the door to hundreds of students in China, the United States and Europe. Master Li translated The Chinese Five Word Song and added his commentary to each of the 134 verses to help students understand the truth within Internal Martial Arts. We are privileged to now offer the insights to this phenomenal martial art and healthcare science through the publication of The Chinese Five Word Song.
We are extremely pleased to announce the publication of The Chinese Five Word Song. It's filled with tremendous insights into the philosophy and guiding principles of Internal Martial Arts from one of the true masters of the 20th Century.
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