Thursday, November 7, 2024

Discussing Tai Chi Principles: Stepping like a Cat

Stepping Like a Cat


 


The concept of “stepping like a cat” originates from Expositions of Insights into the Practice of the Thirteen Postures, by Wu Yuxiang (1812–1880), a text considered one of the Tai Chi classics. This idea is based on observing how a cat moves, particularly when stalking prey. If you’ve seen a cat stalking, you know it takes slow, deliberate steps, carefully placing each paw as it draws closer...

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