Taiji Songquan· Promote the Dao and cultivate righteousness
A Review of 15 Years of Practicing Boxing under a Master
— Practicing literature and martial arts leads to a golden sunset
When I retired in 2007, I weighed 157 pounds, had a big belly like a pot, was plagued by “three highs”, felt weak in my legs and feet, and was short of breath when climbing stairs. Although I persisted in walking, the effect was minimal, so I looked for another way.
1. Practicing martial arts under a master
In October 2008, my wife led me to become a disciple of Master Yang Songquan to learn Tai Chi. Since then, I have been connected with Taiji and embarked on a Taiji life path of cultivating both culture and martial arts to enjoy the twilight of life.
My wife and I took a group photo with our master at the Taiji Ancestral Hall in Chenjiagou
Master Yang Songquan is a direct disciple of the grandmaster Chen Zhaopi. Since childhood, he has received the true teachings of his ancestor and is both virtuous and talented, becoming an outstanding representative of the 11th generation of Chen-style Tai Chi inheritors. Under the meticulous instruction of my master and the nourishment of spreading Taiji culture, I have learned the seven sets of Chen-style Tai Chi exercises over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023.
(1) Chen-style Tai Chi: The 76th Form of the First Line of the Old Frame Winding Silk Exercise (Mother Form).
(2) Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Laojia Erlu 44th Form Pao Chui (Father’s Fist).
(3) Chen-style 58-form Taiji Single Sword.
(4) Chen-style 41-Form Taiji Double Sword.
(V) Chen-style 24-Form Taiji Single Sword.
(6) Chen-style 39-form Taiji Stick.
(7) Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan – the first, second and third sets of Taiji push Hands.
These techniques are still far from what the master requires. Fortunately, I haven’t missed any of them and can practice them smoothly. I can continue to improve.
Practice stacking forks indoors during the epidemic
Indoor swordsmanship practice
Practice two swords in the garden
Practicing Taiji sticks in front of the Heavenly King Hall in Beihai
Practice boxing at the Beihai Heavenly King Hall
Practice swordplay in the community garden
I practiced pushing hands with my wife in the community garden
Second, the effects of spiritual cultivation
The master emphasized that one should practice with the intention of achieving success without the intention. I understand that it means practicing boxing in accordance with the rules and without pursuing any material gains. I have been practicing boxing without interruption for fifteen years as instructed by my master, and have achieved remarkable results.
My weight dropped from 157 pounds to 126 pounds. My big belly was gone and I became a strong and upright figure.
2. With the improvement of diabetes, blood pressure and blood lipid levels have returned to normal, and the quality of life has greatly improved.
3. With light and agile movements, quick thinking, abundant energy, and full of vigor and vitality every day.
4. In 2013, I accompanied my master to the 7th China Jiaozuo International Tai Chi Exchange Competition and won the bronze medal.
5. In 2017, I accompanied my senior brother Gao Feng to the 9th China Jiaozuo International Tai Chi Exchange Competition and won the gold medal, claiming the championship.
6. Become the 12th generation inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi.
After winning the bronze medal, I took a group photo with my master in front of the Heavenly King Hall
After winning the championship, I took a photo with my master on the Nine-Dragon Wall
Tai Chi has enabled me to build up a healthy body and created necessary conditions for my literary practice.
A total of 188 Party lessons, Youth League lessons and lectures on 53 topics have been delivered to 13 universities, two communities and one middle school, which have been warmly welcomed.
2. Completed the “Research on Leadership Talents” project commissioned by Beijing Bawei Education Group and published 10 papers.
3. To enhance the quality of the report, learning exploration research was carried out and six innovative achievements were made.
(1) A new concept of “dual-state structure” in Marxist theory was proposed.
Steady-state: stance, principle, method.
Dynamic: Outdated, innovative.
Conclusion: Marxist theory is the dialectical unity of steady-state and dynamic, outdated and innovative. The unique advantages of this dual-state structure determine that Marxism is an open scientific system with the excellent character of keeping pace with The Times, and it has become our guiding ideology that will never be outdated. This provides a new perspective for dispelling the fog of the “outdated theory”.
(2) Three formulas for making private colleges and universities stronger have been invented.
In 2014, there was a shrinking student population in Beijing, and private colleges and universities faced a survival crisis. I studied the development experience of Beijing Bawei College, which rose against the trend, and invented three formulas for private colleges to become strong in competition:
Demand + quality = uniqueness
A collection of brands = strong schools
These three formulas have been highly praised by the leaders of private colleges and universities. Comrade Li Yi, a leader of the Beijing Municipal Education Work Committee, said, “Secretary Zhang’s three formulas have methodological significance and can also be drawn upon in other fields.”
(3) The interrelationship between socialism and capitalism under the new situation was studied, and the research results of the “Eight Major relationships” were achieved:
Opposition relationship, coexistence relationship, inheritance relationship, competitive relationship, cooperative relationship, mutual learning relationship, progressive relationship and substitution relationship. Analyzing the contemporary complex and volatile international situation in this way can enhance confidence in the path, strengthen the belief in communism, and avoid the mistakes of “left” and “right”.
(6) The study of the important causes and historical lessons of the disintegration of the Soviet Union can serve as a warning for us to win a war without gunsmoke.
4. These works have been rewarded and commended by the superior leaders:
(1) Awarded the title of Advanced Individual in the Work of Caring for the Next Generation in the Beijing Education System.
(2) Awarded the title of Outstanding Communist Party Member of Beijing Union University.
(3) Awarded the title of Outstanding Party Affairs Worker of Beijing Union University.
(4) Awarded the title of “Most Beautiful Five Elders” of Beijing Union University.
(5) The Party class I delivered, “The Basis and Obstacles of Theoretical Confidence.
The lesson “Responding to Outdated Theories One by One” was awarded as an outstanding Party class on the “Two Studies and One Action” campaign of Beijing Union University and was commended.
(6) Was honored as an outstanding director of the Beijing Union University’s Concerning the Next Generation Working Committee and received commendation.
(7) Beijing Union University produced a short video promotional video titled “Be a Good Guide” for me, and it won the first prize in the Beijing Education System’s micro-video competition on caring for the next generation.
(8) Awarded the “50 Years of Glorious Party Membership Commemorative Medal” by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
As the 12th generation inheritor of Zhen-style Tai Chi, it is my duty to pass on Taiji culture.
(1) Ten special lectures on “Leading Taiji, Sowing Health” were held in five universities including Beijing Union University and Beijing Institute of Science and Technology, and on-site demonstrations were made of techniques such as the Second Route, Taiji Single Sword, Taiji Double Sword, and Taiji Staff.
(2) During the epidemic, I recorded an online course titled “Guiding Taiji, Sowing Health” for the campus network of Beijing Institute of Science and Technology.
(3) Display Taiji sticks at the Tai Chi Conference for Senior Cadres in Beijing.
(4) Perform Taiji sword at the Xinghuo Project Cultural and Art Festival in Malan Village, Mentougou District, my hometown.
(5) Advocated and promoted the establishment of the Wangdu Taiji Team, which participated in the community’s 75th anniversary National Day cultural performance and the collective performance of Taiji by the Chen family elders and children.
(6) I was appointed as the technical advisor of the Taiji Culture Association of the School of Management, Beijing Union University, and provided two rounds of guidance on Tai Chi practice for the faculty and staff.
Provide on-site guidance for the staff of the School of Management of Beijing Union University to practice boxing
After participating in the Taiji sword performance at the Star Fire Project Cultural and Art Festival in Malan Village, I changed into the uniform of the Eighth Route Army and danced the sword
It is precisely because of my connection with Master Yang Songquan that I have achieved these effects, which has led to my successful life in both literature and martial arts. This is just as my master inscribed for me: “The combination of literature and martial arts brings joy and happiness.”
Thank you, Master, for your kindness in imparting martial arts skills! In strict accordance with the instructions of the master, under the guidance of the coaching team led by Chief Coach Yang Junfeng, I have been improving my boxing skills, promoting the Dao and cultivating the right path, passing on the Taiji culture, benefiting the people, contributing to the strengthening of the country, and bringing honor and glory to the Taiji Songquan team!
The training center is always open to both new and old students for sharing their insights and experiences on learning boxing, as well as memories and commemorations of Master Yang Songquan. The genre and theme are not limited. We welcome your submissions to the email:
taijisongquan@126.com
Thank you all for your active participation.
Taiji Songquan Respectfully begins
Taiji practitioner
Born of the boundless, it is the mechanism of movement and stillness, and the mother of Yin and Yang
Tai Chi is
The rhythm of music and the connotation of philosophy
The construction of beauty, the artistic conception of poetry
Encounter Taiji, encounter the gift of life
