Silk Reeling in Yang Tai Chi: Instantly Control Opponent's Balance and Transform Their Resistance

Silk Reeling Jin (Force) is a type of spiraling energy developed in many Northern Chinese kungfu styles, notably in Chen Family Taichi, Dai Family Xinyi and many more. In Yang Tai Chi, the severe coiling movements of Silk Reeling Jin is less emphasized, to allow the body to be more relaxed and transparent for coordinating other energies, such as Peng (floating) and An (sinking). But that doesn't mean Silk Reeling is gone. Yang family Tai Chi makes use of the awareness of Silk Reeling as an energy that pervades everyone's body as a shortcut to instantly take control of their balance and dantian, and as a way to completely transform their resistance with the Quality or Energy of your choosing. Phrased another way, awareness and mastery of Silk Reeling supercharges your Tingjin and Sensitivity in Tai Chi and Push Hands. We will continue to explain how to develop these skills in other videos and online courses!