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  • January 27, 2014 at 6:43 pm #128994

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    First, I’d like to say “thank you” for a wonderful course! For my daily practice, I’m continuing to work thru the various lessons in this course, as it seems like there’s so much to be learned. Before this, I’ve been working on the Wu Style Short Form.

    My question is “what’s next?” I’ve spent time becoming familiar with the different practices between tai chi and qi gong, but I’ve never really been sure as to what I should move on to. Considering that I’ve already been working with Wu Style Tai Chi, would you recommend something like Dragon & Tiger? Or maybe another form?

    Thanks,
    James

    January 28, 2014 at 7:44 pm #133951

    Anonymous
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    James,
    For what it is worth (I am a novice), I am moving on to Bill Ryan’s Dragon and Tiger. I think (after the 5 Keys) this is the best thing to pursue after that.
    Jeff

    February 1, 2014 at 8:24 am #133952

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    James, The Five Keys will always be a part of your practice. Keep cycling through the exercises, refining and honing your skill, and deepening internal content. Look to apply all that you learn to your tai chi form. Everything in qi gong is in tai chi and bagua. My teacher has always taught me that doing a little well is much better than doing a lot poorly. This was the whole reason behind the construction of the Five Keys programme. Here, you get essential components of DT, EG and HE. Eventually, if you continue practising for years, you will want to learn the entirety of these fundamental sets.

    February 9, 2014 at 5:42 pm #133953

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    Excellent! I’ve learned so much from go back thru a second round with these. I’ve listened to several of your interviews with Dan Kleiman where you discuss how the whole system fits together. Working thru the Five Keys, then going back and working on Wu Short Form, I feel like I’m starting to get some insights into the bigger picture. Thanks again!

    March 3, 2014 at 2:02 pm #133954

    Anonymous
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    could you please explain what DT, EG and HE are?

    March 8, 2014 at 3:21 am #133955

    Anonymous
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    I think these are short hand for qigong sets Dragon and Tiger, Energy Gates, and Heaven and Earth.

    March 10, 2014 at 12:32 pm #133956

    Anonymous
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    DT = Dragon & Tiger
    EG = Energy Gates
    HE = Heaven & Earth

    Jan

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