03/04/2026
Teacher Huang Sheng Shyan as often reiterate and highlighted to the practitioners to focus on the internal mechanics i.e. pivotal role of the waist and the sequential transmission of force (Jin).
Attached the video of teacher Huang who demostrated the classic exposition on moving from physical exertion to internal coordination.
The Core Principle of Body Method
"The center becomes a straight line, this is a method of "finding the straight within the diagonal" (straightness hidden in curvature).
In any martial art or athletic movement, one must pay close attention to the application of waist power.
When the power of the waist is applied correctly, it strengthens the release of force (Fa Li), increases speed, and allows the power of the entire body to concentrate at a single point.
He emphasized that the waist is the source. The root lies in the waist. The waist must be smooth and fluid. The waist, hips, knees, shoulders, neck elbows, palms, wrists, and fingertips, the waist must utilize these nine joints to move with unified power (Jin).
Under this intention, it is even more essential to practice the "Internal Power Nine-Section Stake" (Hun Yuan Jiu Jie Zhuang) morning and night to assist this development.
Teacher Huang highlighted several Teacher Cheng Man Ching's "hallmark" signatures:
1. Central Equilibrium (Zhong Ding)
"The center becomes a straight line" refers to the vertical axis.
Teacher Huang emphasized that even when the body shifts or turns (appearing "diagonal" or curved to an observer), the internal alignment must remain perfectly vertical. This is the "straight within the diagonal", maintaining a meditative, upright spine while the outer frame moves.
2. The Waist as the Commander
In our system, the waist isn't just a body part, it is the "steering wheel." The waist application "concentrates body power into a single point." This refers to the transition from dispersed muscular strength to focused internal Jin. If the waist doesn't lead, the movement is "broken" and lacks the explosive Fa Jin for which teacher Huang was famous.
3. The Nine Joints (Jiu Jie)
He mentioned of the "nine joints" is critical. To achieve the "Song" (loosening) required in the Huang style, the power must pass through nine gates:
Lower 3: Ankles, Knees, Hips.
Middle 3: Waist, Spine, Neck.
Upper 3: Shoulders, Elbows, Wrists.
He insisted that the waist must "utilize" these joints, meaning the waist acts as the engine that pumps energy through these flexible hinges.
4. The Nine-Section Stake (Jiu Jie Zhuang)
The closing recommendation to practice the "Internal Power Nine-Section Stake" refers to the foundational standing and loosening exercises (Song Shen Wu Fa and related vertical standing).
He often stressed that without the "early and late" (consistent) practice of these foundations, the theoretical understanding of the waist remains empty.
This serves as a reminder that Taijiquan is not a "hand" art, but a "waist" art.
To reach the level of teacher Huang, one must find verticality in every movement and ensure that every joint in the body is connected to the central axle of the waist.
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