Thanks Marcus!!! Timely, and a little bit more than intuitive on your part. Been focusing a lot on my stepping due to the multiple lower body injuries I have that have been acting up as of late. This vid is almost like a separate art unto itself. Starting today on working these layers. Really can't wait to work the 3 foot gates and their connection to the other 3s.😊
Excellent MIni-Max approach, Sir, One exercise for threepowers , that of Body, brething Breathing and Mind. It repinds me the rowing exercise of AIkido presented by late master Koichi Tohej, also insturctive and useful. Many thanks. Good health, Paul, 68, retired instructor of Karate, fanof Qi Gong and AIkido as well.
@@marcusbrinkman3066 t Thanks Marcus, I had some problems with heart rate, but now seems ok... And you ? Everything ok ? I wish you the best and thanks for sharing your skills ! Hope to see your new videos soon 🙏
Thank you Aldo, I don't have much to complain about lately besides getting old! So trying to practice more long life exercises. and maybe find a younger wife! ha ha. Take care Brother.
I came back to Bavaria/Germany to take care of my old mother in 2019, just before covid. In the meantime, she has passed on, and we live happily and totally retired, from academics and MA, 閉關. We train in the morning, gardening in the afternoon, nearly self sufficient. Best to you!
Hi Mark your Bagua training videos are awesome to watch Would love the opportunity to meet you in person. I’m studying & practicing Yizhong Bagua. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Marcus when you were stepping the in and out breath were the opposite of what I was expecting. At the very beginning with the first exercise is that the same ? As I was at the start relating it to the opening of my Yang style form were the breath is opposite to that?
Hi Paul, Yes, generally speaking the inhalation at the Ti - Lift stage can be used to pull up the peritoneal sac. and then set down with the exhalation. I didn't mention much of the breath training here but the Ti lift phase is meant to hoist up the abdomen and expand the rib cage to enhance the release and exhalation.
@@marcusbrinkman3066 I am not familiar with these terms. I think du mei, rei mei, smaller heavenly orbit. forgive my spelling of these it has been a while since I picked up a book. so for the last exercise where you are effectively doing Hsing Yi stepping with a strike, its reverse breathing as can be found in Bagau. any where near.
Hi Paul, I would say that reverse breathing isn't necessary in this instance. Most important is to use the inhalation breath to lift and exhalation to release. Slowly lifting the lower gut and suspending from above is an important aspect of the training protocol..As well as, training to slowly set it down after the lift. Therefore as you begin to speed things up in the half step training phase, you may lift the abdomen and set it down in coordination with the step very naturally. So later it becomes natural to lift the inside and drop it with the step and in which case the breath is mainly used in the developmental stage. Nonetheless, if you are familiar with reverse breathing I would suggest you experiment with it and perhaps employ it in a way which feels natural to you.
It's about time. Seriously thank you for these videos. questionThe timing of the half step should the rear foot be fully grounded and connected at the same time as the strike lands?or Is the forward movement enough without rooting the rear foot for the strike?
Hi Joan, Good observation on the back foot! If in the instance that as you step forward into a lift (ti) position and then immediately step back to (fang)) release.(back and forth like in vid) if the heel of the back foot is slightly lifted, it allows an instantaneous drop back to fang..It also allows for a kind of bouncing between the front and back. its a very fast transition. As well, there is a bit of recoil after the step forward (ti) which can be immediately absorbed as the foot teeters back down to the heel, and thus offers a more powerful launch back to the forward position. If however, your intent is to step forward again, then the back foot drawing up can stay pasted to the ground. Nonetheless, if you want to get a good launch off the back foot there is often a lift of the heel to prepare for a better rebound effect. Its also less stressful on the bones..particularly if you are practicing on a hard ground surface like cement.
Thanks for the "check in"! That was the strongest quake I've ever felt here.. and aftershock quakes all morning.. but no personal damage thus far, outside of stuff falling off shelves.. cheers.
Hi Marcus, a while back you very kindly answered my questions about some of the body weight training you do separately from your China martial arts practice. I wanted to ask, do you include regular squat exercises into your body weight routine? Or do you find those to either have a negative impact on the internal arts you do, or just unnecessary due to the lower body training the internal arts gives you? Thanks.
Howdy, I have over the years done various squat like exercises, most of which are contained within the traditional martial art practices I've trained in. I probably could have done more extensive weight bearing squat training but I had pretty much reached my limit in terms of time I could spend training on a daily basis. Nonetheless, over the years in training students I also began to realize that it may not be worth the risk to push lower body squat training to excess, as so many people are prone to ankle, knee and hip joint injuries. One teacher of mine preferred practicing isometric pushing exercise against the wall or against heavy, hard to move objects. I also prefer that style of lower basin exercise as it serves a practical purpose in martial arts training as well.
Hey Brother, good to hear from you! Yes, after years of expansion and collection of external forms, I want to reverse that trend and go granular into the tiny bits and pieces.. You're awesome. Keep up the great work!
Dear Sir, With all respect to your knowledge and experiences, there is one important to point out, fromthe beginner´s point of view: The video is mixing two ways of breathing and execution, namely the external one - inhaling when retreating and exhaling when extending force in two movements, - standard to most sports. Inhaling when charging upward and forward to counter attacks with force and exhaling when retreating, termed by you as Internalizing process is may be true, but by no way to be toaught ina single lesson. I admit I have not understood your video, but let me express my worries of mixing two , opposite aproaches to to breathing when applying the same movement in practice. Even in Yoga and Tai chi, there is an almost red line between the two. One of the solutions can consist in separating the approaches. It is dangerous to teach beginners eperiences gathered through decades in a video taking say 15-20 minutes. Best regards. Paul, 68, retired instructor of Karate, also trained in Yoga, Judo, Kung Fu and Japanese Goju.ryu Karate.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. You seem to be well trained and passionate about your martial arts. so thats a great thing. So so true, a15 minute video will not be as sufficient as a genuine time tested training regimen. But, I think the majority of people who watch my videos understand that. Most of my audience already have a martial arts background (some with more experience than me) but most I believe are interested in "Chinese Internal Martial Arts Training" although not all. Nonetheless anyone is welcome to watch..and I personally respect every variety of martial art out there.. Its one big family. Personally I represent a certain martial art lineage and the things I demonstrate come most from the teachers I've trained with in that lineage. As for the "half step ti-fang" vid, the central theme is intended to expand people's understanding of the traditional ti fang training that I have introduced in early vids on my channel and for those in my lineage who have some experience in this particular exercise. At any rate, pleased to make your acquaintance and always interested in hearing your comments!
When one “move” is a masterclass, you know who’s teaching. Marcus Brinkman. Thank you, Sifu.
That's music to my ears Bro! Great to hear from you, Allen.
ive missed your videos sir.... So happy to see you again! thank you for your generosity!! sending blessings from Seattle
Thank you Randy!
Thanks Marcus!!! Timely, and a little bit more than intuitive on your part. Been focusing a lot on my stepping due to the multiple lower body injuries I have that have been acting up as of late. This vid is almost like a separate art unto itself. Starting today on working these layers. Really can't wait to work the 3 foot gates and their connection to the other 3s.😊
Thanks Geoff, if you have lower body injuries..try to ease in to the half step phase of this.
@marcusbrinkman3066 will do, my long distance sifu!!
Excellent MIni-Max approach, Sir,
One exercise for threepowers , that of Body, brething Breathing and Mind. It repinds me the rowing exercise of AIkido presented by late master Koichi Tohej, also insturctive and useful.
Many thanks. Good health, Paul, 68, retired instructor of Karate, fanof Qi Gong and AIkido as well.
Great you Re back.hope you Re good. Greetings from germany
Thanks Fabian.
Thanks, really missed your vids!
Hello Richard, good to hear from you!
Hi Marcus ! It's a pleasure to see you again 🙏
Always interesting videos 💪👊
Hello Aldo great to hear from you! Hope you are doing well.
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Thanks Marcus, I had some problems with heart rate, but now seems ok... And you ? Everything ok ? I wish you the best and thanks for sharing your skills ! Hope to see your new videos soon 🙏
Thank you Aldo, I don't have much to complain about lately besides getting old! So trying to practice more long life exercises. and maybe find a younger wife! ha ha. Take care Brother.
You have gained a new subscriber. I am amazed with your knowledge and your ability to convey it so openly. Sincerest thanks for sharing.
Great to hear from you Steve, much appreciated!
Thanks a lot for the teaching !
Much Appreciated!
Excellent. Thanks for this gem.
Great to hear Bro!
Thanks Marcus love how you are able to vacillate between health, practical use and giving an alchemical explanations as well.
Hi Tyson, great to hear from you! Hope you are well. Any news from your neck of the woods?
wow! really great exercise - excellent!
Good to hear from you Ron!
I got SOOOO much out of this, Marcus. Thanks!
Good to hear from you Shawn! Its a Ti - fang hullabalooza!
Just talked of you yesterday. So glad to see you well! Best from Hermann, formerly in Kaohsiung.
Hey Bro..hope you are living a great life!
Formerly in Kaohsiung? Where are you these days? ..still in Taiwan?
I came back to Bavaria/Germany to take care of my old mother in 2019, just before covid. In the meantime, she has passed on, and we live happily and totally retired, from academics and MA, 閉關. We train in the morning, gardening in the afternoon, nearly self sufficient. Best to you!
sounds amazing! I'm jealous, just the kind life I'm looking for.. stay in touch!
Hi Mark your Bagua training videos are awesome to watch
Would love the opportunity to meet you in person.
I’m studying & practicing Yizhong Bagua.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot! where are you studying "yizhong" Bagua?
Long time! Thanks!
Thank you Marcus when you were stepping the in and out breath were the opposite of what I was expecting. At the very beginning with the first exercise is that the same ? As I was at the start relating it to the opening of my Yang style form were the breath is opposite to that?
Hi Paul, Yes, generally speaking the inhalation at the Ti - Lift stage can be used to pull up the peritoneal sac. and then set down with the exhalation. I didn't mention much of the breath training here but the Ti lift phase is meant to hoist up the abdomen and expand the rib cage to enhance the release and exhalation.
@@marcusbrinkman3066 I am not familiar with these terms. I think du mei, rei mei, smaller heavenly orbit. forgive my spelling of these it has been a while since I picked up a book. so for the last exercise where you are effectively doing Hsing Yi stepping with a strike, its reverse breathing as can be found in Bagau. any where near.
Hi Paul,
I would say that reverse breathing isn't necessary in this instance. Most important is to use the inhalation breath to lift and exhalation to release. Slowly lifting the lower gut and suspending from above is an important aspect of the training protocol..As well as, training to slowly set it down after the lift. Therefore as you begin to speed things up in the half step training phase, you may lift the abdomen and set it down in coordination with the step very naturally. So later it becomes natural to lift the inside and drop it with the step and in which case the breath is mainly used in the developmental stage. Nonetheless, if you are familiar with reverse breathing I would suggest you experiment with it and perhaps employ it in a way which feels natural to you.
Brilliant
It's about time. Seriously thank you for these videos. questionThe timing of the half step should the rear foot be fully grounded and connected at the same time as the strike lands?or Is the forward movement enough without rooting the rear foot for the strike?
Hi Joan, Good observation on the back foot! If in the instance that as you step forward into a lift (ti) position and then immediately step back to (fang)) release.(back and forth like in vid) if the heel of the back foot is slightly lifted, it allows an instantaneous drop back to fang..It also allows for a kind of bouncing between the front and back. its a very fast transition. As well, there is a bit of recoil after the step forward (ti) which can be immediately absorbed as the foot teeters back down to the heel, and thus offers a more powerful launch back to the forward position. If however, your intent is to step forward again, then the back foot drawing up can stay pasted to the ground. Nonetheless, if you want to get a good launch off the back foot there is often a lift of the heel to prepare for a better rebound effect. Its also less stressful on the bones..particularly if you are practicing on a hard ground surface like cement.
thanks@@marcusbrinkman3066
Thank you for the video! Are you teaching in-person lessons?
Yes sir. I'm in Taipei.
How can one reach out (outside of UA-cam)?
Hi, you can contact me at (mrputong@hotmail.com) please put (jotrakoun) in the heading, so I know its you. Otherwise, it may get lost in junk mail..
Checking in cousin.. Kip here, just saw you had earth quake..Seeing how you are…Hope all is well…
Thanks for the "check in"! That was the strongest quake I've ever felt here.. and aftershock quakes all morning.. but no personal damage thus far, outside of stuff falling off shelves.. cheers.
Hi Marcus, a while back you very kindly answered my questions about some of the body weight training you do separately from your China martial arts practice. I wanted to ask, do you include regular squat exercises into your body weight routine? Or do you find those to either have a negative impact on the internal arts you do, or just unnecessary due to the lower body training the internal arts gives you? Thanks.
Howdy, I have over the years done various squat like exercises, most of which are contained within the traditional martial art practices I've trained in.
I probably could have done more extensive weight bearing squat training but I had pretty much reached my limit in terms of time I could spend training on a daily basis.
Nonetheless, over the years in training
students I also began to realize that it may not be worth the risk to push lower body squat training to excess, as so many people are prone to ankle, knee and hip joint injuries. One teacher of mine preferred practicing isometric pushing exercise against the wall or against heavy, hard to move objects. I also prefer that style of lower basin exercise as it serves a practical purpose in martial arts training as well.
@@marcusbrinkman3066 Thank you Marcus! That's very helpful as always.
Good stuff, the devil is in the details!
Hey Brother, good to hear from you! Yes, after years of expansion and collection of external forms, I want to reverse that trend and go granular into the tiny bits and pieces.. You're awesome. Keep up the great work!
Dear Sir,
With all respect to your knowledge and experiences, there is one important to point out, fromthe beginner´s point of view:
The video is mixing two ways of breathing and execution, namely the external one - inhaling when retreating and exhaling when extending force in two movements, - standard to most sports.
Inhaling when charging upward and forward to counter attacks with force and exhaling when retreating, termed by you as Internalizing process is may be true, but by no way to be toaught ina single lesson.
I admit I have not understood your video, but let me express my worries of mixing two , opposite aproaches to to breathing when applying the same movement in practice. Even in Yoga and Tai chi, there is an almost red line between the two.
One of the solutions can consist in separating the approaches. It is dangerous to teach beginners eperiences gathered through decades in a video taking say 15-20 minutes.
Best regards. Paul, 68, retired instructor of Karate, also trained in Yoga, Judo, Kung Fu and Japanese Goju.ryu Karate.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. You seem to be well trained and passionate about your martial arts. so thats a great thing.
So so true, a15 minute video will not be as sufficient as a genuine time tested training regimen. But, I think the majority of people who watch my videos understand that. Most of my audience already have a martial arts background
(some with more experience than me) but most I believe are interested in "Chinese Internal Martial Arts Training" although not all.
Nonetheless anyone is welcome to watch..and I personally respect every variety of martial art out there.. Its one big family.
Personally I represent a certain martial art lineage and the things I demonstrate come most from the teachers I've trained with in that lineage.
As for the "half step ti-fang" vid, the central theme is intended to expand people's understanding of the traditional ti fang training that I have introduced in early vids on my channel and for those in my lineage who have some experience in this particular exercise.
At any rate, pleased to make your acquaintance and always interested in hearing your comments!
Thank you. Pa Kua is difficult in the best of times. We appreciate all the help we can get.
All the best.
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Thanks for your feedback Stefan!