Effortless Power through Central Equilibrium - Rick Barrett

Rick Barrett demonstrates how Central Equilibrium (Zhong Ding) is essential for developing the effortless power of taijiquan. It goes far beyond mere balance to plug us into the Big Qi: yin qi of the earth and yang qi of the heavens.
Many thanks to Maria Barrett, Beatrice Aranow, Dennis McDonald, and Jonathan Bricklin for their help in this video.

[@DragonIndigo]

This is an important principle

[@RickBarrettTCA]

Thanks, Dragon!

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Fun, thanks!

[@RickBarrettTCA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bajuszpal172]

A question, isn´t a two stage application of the isometric tension:
stagwe 1 is equalizing the power of the opponent, sas "frieezing him" and then in stage 2 and this two-body block cen be relativeley moved wif one part , you ischoosing the direction.??
Paul,68

[@RickBarrettTCA]

I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you rephrase it?

[@user-dg6hh4mg8r]

Can i release the body mentally and feeling the toes? Im beginner l.

[@RickBarrettTCA]

I'm not sure I understand the question, but if you mean to use your mind to relax muscular contraction in your body, yes. Try consciously tensing an area and then release it. This will give you practice.
Please clarify the toes question.

[@milehigh61]

Teaching people this shit in a self defence format is dangerous to say the least

[@truthhurts1884]

Where’s your “self defence videos” Sifu?
Oh nothing? Stfu

[@milehigh61]

@@truthhurts1884 truth hurts hey? Lol

[@truthhurts1884]

@@milehigh61 the keyboard is the only weapon you ever had

[@milehigh61]

@@truthhurts1884 nah I have another one that I keep firmly in my hand, I’m sure you have similar skill lol

[@RickBarrettTCA]

Yes. Taijiquan's effectiveness as self-defense is directly proportional to how much Jin is present.