https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C9h048NsjE
Learn how to improve your Tai Chi movements by opening up your "kua," the area where your leg joins with your pelvis. Discover the critical role the kua play

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In Tai Chi, a strong kua (groin / pelvis) and yao (waist / torso) are essential for enhancing mobility and preventing injuries. Delve into the depths of Chin

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The higher your skill in connecting the Kua, the better your body integration will be. When we open the Kua, Qi flows throughout the body. If the Kua are closed or restricted, Qi flow is restricted and clogged. Moving from the Kua: Kua turning is used in Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as internal Kung Fu styles (Baguazhang and Xingyiquan). In Tai

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Learn about the Kua, where it is and its function in Tai Chi movement. The position of the Kua is essential in directing our posture in life and during the

https://www.towardharmony.com/on-balance-blog/2018/10/19/protect-your-spine-by-learning-to-use-your-kwa
A first step in learning about the kwa is simply to learn to fold forward by swiveling at the hip joints while keeping your spine in a neutral position. This is what everyone is talking about, and for good reason - it is a movement pattern that protects your spine. This is the motion that is known in the fitness world as the "hip-hinge.".

https://internalgardens.com/kua-turning-protect-heal-your-knees-tai-chi-while-strengthening-your-tai-chi-moves/
Your tai chi moves are only as good as you can direct your internal energy (qi) and vector the energy of gravity. The secret to healing and protecting your knees (which also empowers the martial applications of tai chi) requires that you learn to move from your kua. "Kua" refers to the inside hip crease where your legs attach to your torso

https://practicalmethod.com/2016/09/chen-zhonghua-qa-on-how-the-kua-function-in-taiji-part-i/
The better you are at using the kua, the better your body is coordinated. So it will appear that different masters use the kua differently, with varying levels and depth of experience of that function. Ability to connect the kua with better integration with the body reveals higher skill.

https://cranetigertaichi.com/2021/08/23/the-kua/
Tai Chi. Tai Chi (Taiji) is a gentle, but firm step in your journey to better health and harmony. Practiced in China for centuries, Harvard Health calls Tai Chi " Medication in Motion", due to its many health benefits. Qigong. Qigong (pronounced chee gung) is the practice of energy cultivation, using breath, intention and movement.There are multiple Qigong styles, ranging from the gentle

https://www.taichiandlemons.com/post/getting-to-know-your-kua
The working vocabulary of Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi practice includes common TCM terms and topics such as Meridians, Gateways, Dantiens, Wuji, and Yi. Perhaps less familiar yet equally important is the concept of Kua (see footnote 1).The Chinese word Kua is translated into English interchangeably as the pelvis, pelvic region, lower groin area, crotch, and hips. Kua refers to the functional space

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Strengthening Kua and Yao Workshop. $24.99 USD. Shipping calculated at checkout. Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with. Learn more. Quantity. Add to cart. Unlock the power of enhanced mobility and strength in your Kua (groin/pelvis) and Yao (waist/torso). This "Strengthening Kua and Yao" workshop, taught by Shifu

https://practicalmethod.com/2016/09/chen-zhonghua-qa-on-how-the-kua-function-in-taiji-part-ii/
Opening of the kua is a function, vital for correct Tai Chi movement. Opening of the kua is a special quality. It reflects the ability to turn your kua to serve Tai Chi, to facilitate the proper structural alignment for postures to serve their proper function. Coordinating the two kua together to produce the proper structural flow-this

https://movement-in-mind.uk/tai-chi/the-kua/
The higher your skill in connecting the Kua, the better your body integration will be. When we open the Kua, Qi flows throughout the body. If the Kua are closed or restricted, Qi flow is restricted and clogged. Moving from the Kua: Kua turning is used in Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as internal Kung Fu styles (Baguazhang and Xingyiquan). In Tai

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By strengthening your glutes, core, and keeping your knee aligned, you can move like a ball, rotate effortlessly, and reduce the risk of knee damage. Improve your Tai Chi experience and achieve better mobility by focusing on keeping the kua open and your knees properly aligned.

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From: http://www.InternalGardens.com Turning in the kua is important for all neijia - especially tai chi. It heals/protects the knees and strengthens your

https://dankleiman.com/2013/03/11/basic-training-focus-on-your-kwa-squat/
Even though there are many different ways to open the spine in Tai Chi, let's focus on one of the core: the kwa squat. There's a saying in Tai Chi, which surely applies to all arts, that "high level skill is just high level basics." The deeper you go with the fundamentals, the better you get. So let's revisit the basics of the kwa squat.

https://www.taichiforbetterhealth.co/post/getting-to-know-your-kua
The working vocabulary of Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi practice includes common TCM terms and topics such as Meridians, Gateways, Dantiens, Wuji and Yi. Perhaps less familiar yet equally important is the concept of Kua (see footnote 1).The Chinese word Kua is translated into English interchangeably as the pelvis, pelvic region, lower groin area, crotch and hips. Kua refers to the functional space

https://taichiqigong.org.uk/getting-to-know-your-kua/
Not only does engaging the Kua facilitate more rewarding and effective practice, but. lifting and sinking from the Kua optimises Qi circulation, reduces stress on the knees and generally facilitates easier flow through other aspects of daily life - try using your Kua before you push open a resistant door or as you get up out of a chair or a bath.

https://internalartsia.wordpress.com/2006/07/20/function-and-usage-of-the-kua/
Opening of the kua is a function, vital for correct Tai Chi movement. Opening of the kua is a special quality. It reflects the ability to turn your kua to serve Tai Chi, to facilitate the proper structural alignment for postures to serve their proper function. Coordinating the two kua together to produce the proper structural flow—this

https://medium.com/tai-chi-school/but-when-are-we-going-to-do-some-real-tai-chi-ca6a5863d130
A great drill to develop and understand waist movement is to stand with feet shoulder width apart, sink into your hips (Kua), and make a circle with your arms in front of your abdomen. If you have

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WF06OD3ONo
Unlock the hidden knowledge of proper foot positioning in Tai Chi. I go barefoot in this video to help you understand the subtle yet game-changing nuances of

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The contradiction of Tai Chi is that your body does not appear to move and yet you have to create action internally, to generate a degree power and dynamism at least equal to external arts such as boxing. I have seen and met people who can push around and uproot people twice their size like a rag doll. This actually isn't all that uncommon.

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A journey in T'ai Chi, Energy and Life. Sunday 25 February 2024. Unlock Your Tai Chi Potential: Strengthening Kua and Yao for Mobility Posted by Christian at 06:52. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. No comments: Post a Comment. Older Post Home.

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In this 15-minute flexibility Tai Chi routine, you'll learn a series of flowing movements that will help you improve your flexibility and mobility. Tai Chi i