#Hsing-i

[ronnansink-blog]

Wang Shu Chin was sent by Chang Chao-tung to a meeting to bring Tai Chi Chuan back to its basics. The new version, with full subtitles!

Returning to the Roots: The Epic Journey of Taijiquan and Beyond

Wang Shu-Chin was a figure of nearly mythical proportions in various Chinese martial arts—Taijiquan, Bagua, and Xingyi was tasked with a monumental mission: to bring Taijiquan “back to the basics.”

The phrase “back to the basics” is simple but potent. And in those early days of Wang Shu-chin’s youth, it embodied a call to return to the original essence of Taijiquan, free from unnecessary ornamentation or misunderstood add-ons. Chang Chao-tung, Wang’s teacher and a towering figure who led the Chung-nan lineage of Bagua and Hsing-i, believed fervently in the unity of these martial arts. In his mind, Taijiquan should not stand alone but should benefit from the structure of Xingyi and the fluid circularity of Bagua. As a testament to his belief, Chang sent the promising young Wang Shu-chin to a landmark meeting—an assembly that would shape the future of Taijiquan for generations to come.

A Legend in the MakingYears later, the tales of that pivotal meeting read like a well-worn script from an epic sports drama. Wang Shu-chin was no mere bystander; he was an active participant, stepping boldly into the role of emissary on behalf of Chang. While observers expected the usual displays of slow, meditative postures associated with Taijiquan, Wang astonished the assembly by weaving in crisp Bagua footwork and explosive Xingyi strikes.

In martial arts, stories of transformation are the heart and soul of our most compelling narratives. Think about an underdog team that emerges victorious or a rookie athlete who revolutionizes the game. Wang Shu-chin’s role was similarly transformative, showing that Taijiquan, often viewed as purely meditative or internal, could incorporate more direct combat aspects while preserving its soulful core. It was as though he dribbled past defenders on the basketball court of martial arts tradition, unveiling a fresh approach that left his audience in awe.

Common Goals, Different ApproachesWe often think of martial arts as siloed systems—Karate belongs to Japan, Taijiquan to China, and Muay Thai to Thailand. But Sato’s journey illustrates the fluid boundaries that enrich the martial arts world. Under the guidance of this unnamed “king,” Sato not only acquired the principles of Seiso Taikyokken but also took bold steps to integrate them with Hakkesho and Keiiken. Like a dedicated coach borrowing tactics from rival teams, he seamlessly mixed these arts with his Japanese Jujutsu foundation.

Though rooted in different disciplines and cultures, a Vision for the FutureWang Shu-chin and Sato embodied parallel visions for martial arts as a universal community of shared knowledge. In the broader tapestry, men like Chang Chao-tung—visionaries who sent their students to far-off gatherings—spurred the synergy we now see blossoming worldwide. Wang Shu-chin’s injection of Bagua and Xingyi into Taijiquan was not just a skill set shift; it was a philosophical statement. At its core, it said: “We are more alike than we are different.”

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[gomzdrawfr]

Gomzzzzz hello!!! I’ve been lurking in your blog for like, over a year now and I just wanted to say, your art is so freaking amazing and cute....the big cheeks!! I’ve always struggled with confidence in my own work, to the point where sharing anything felt almost impossible (stare at my stuff for hours only to delete them) But seeing you do your thing? I decided to try posting too. Okay it took a while but when I did I was fully expecting it to get like… 2 likes, max. But then YOU reblogged it, and my phone basically exploded. I’m not even kidding—my notifications were wild, and for the first time, I actually felt proud of something I made. It might sound silly and you probably don't know which art of mine you reblog but it really hyped me up and frankly...i found back the feel to draw again. I can't thank you enough for doing what you do, for making cod space a better and nicer place (your reblogs on others are always soooo positive and top tier)

Anyway, I’m keeping myself anonymous because, uhhh, social anxiety vibes and don’t want to overwhelm you;w; but I hope you know how much you’ve impacted people like me just by being yourself. I’m wishing you the absolute best for 2025!! zapping you with my beams to give you braincells for your school stuff

you deserve all the good things fr

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CryING iN THE CLUB— (my room)

Shark anon, thank you for the sweetest words, I really needed this today…and I’m so proud of you for finding back the love to draw again. I hope 2025 will be a blast for you too man!! Remember to take rest and have a good year ahead

[milimeters-morales]

goddd so i’m seeing a pin on character ai right and you know me, i’m the biggest hater of it and will make sure you know how annoying it is and how much i hate it and why each time it’s brought up that you’re using it, and these corny ass comments and these honestly sad ones… “why do you care if i talk to ai i’m coping” “i can’t vent to anybody so i just use my comfort characters” like that is very sad and i’m sorry your life is like that. DO NOT SHARE PERSONAL INFO WITH “““““AI”””””” THAT SHOULDNT BE A CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENT 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ really annoys me too the “it’s harmless” “they get a bit freaky tho-” you have no idea how bad i want to explain the issues with both those statements using a fucking picture book

[acoraxia]

you ever get yelled at for wanting to make a sandwich in a frying pan because the sandwich maker always flattens them out too much and be insulted and then told to fuck off to your room and then burst into tears because it’s not about the sandwich it’s about the fact this is so normal and reoccurring that the only person who goes to check up on you is your dog??

yeah me too

[fakeassfriends]

HI TUMBLR. GENUINE QUESTION. HOW THE FUCK DO I FIND REFERENCES FOR OUTFITS?

[ethersierra]

Do you think Lady Godwin faced the wrath of Paul Revere(horse) (of Fugue for Brotherhorns fame)?

That Paul Revere just might give you a vampire bite but that all depends if he feeds at night...

[z0mbiiboy2]

Why cant i listen to music and scroll through tumblr at the same time dont to this to me grrrrr

[squimblr]

damn I would look cute with a rollator

[shamemp3]

chilli cheese garlic naan !!

[screampied]

My brain just nutted wait

Yes stubbled babes… but what if BEAR babes…

Like, give me a hairy bear of a Toji man RIGHT NEOW 💔💔💔

hairy toji ���‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 hairy toji who never shaves because he’s lazy as hell. so much chest hair ………. his hairy happy trail ……. OIUUGUHH

[bedforddanes75]

i Really like it when u bend over for a bit and when u lean back up ur stomach has those red lines where the bends were

[hearty-an0n]

guentzy

[caracello]

i've been considering ftr a self insert that's likeeee. a prophet of sorts. either she's a force-user than can forsee things or it's just some other space bullshit. specifically i want to base her off the raven from the edgar allan poe poem.

[50c14lly4nx10u5]

mmmm so like

when i was rlly into kotlc

i would you know search the internet for shit relating to it and what have you (not the point of this post but i really liked kotlc and before this i liked hp and my uncle was the one to introduce me to hp and he heard about how much i loved kotlc and so he asked if he could borrow the first book and after he read it he was like 'idk how you went from reading hp to this' basically saying it was a down grade but mOVING ON)

so like. idk if these were official. but they looked official. and they were likd. recipes of different foods from the series. i specifically remember two. this berry puff thing i forget the name off and mallowmelt

my ass, again, liking kotlc, decided, 'omg i wanna make mallowmelt :D' so my ass gathered the ingredients and holy fuck it was so sweet if i ate it today i would feel my teeth rotting out. and BECAUSE of how sweet it was i was the only one who could eat it cuz no way my parents were having any more. and my brother just doesn't like a lot of shit

we still have the marshmallow fluff in the cupboard i think 😬. i had gotten braces not too long after and my mom didn't have a use for it and i was the only one who would but braces so. or maybe it was finally thrown out iunno lemme check

it wasn't thrown out lol

was that january 20th 2015 or january 15th 2020 iunno. actually due to deduction it's 2020 bc i was into kotlc in 2017/2018 (grade 7, and i remember this because i remember doing a project on kotlc in my middle school computer lab which i had only been in in grade 7)

if i have any photos it's probably on this bugger but doubt it honestly

[lwieserce]

Please god either let me get fu xuan or lose fu 5050 to HIMEKO