{"title":"A Human Body Model for Calculating Taiji","authors":"Jie Gu, Huaixu Li, Jianhui Lu","doi":"10.57612/2023.jts.02.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2023.jts.02.03","url":null,"abstract":"Handan Taiji Collage has researched the science of Taiji for many years. In the following is a review of this work. Taiji is now recognized to be a treasure of Chinese martial arts and Chinese culture, but it is important to integrate the ancient poetic descriptions of Taiji with modern science. The classic theory of Taiji is famous for giving a perfect explanation from the qualitative aspect, while leaving very large gaps in the quantitative aspects. This article uses mechanics to describe the defense- offense mechanism of Taiji and applies a scoring-criteria to Taiji for martial arts application. A human body-based math model is established to simulate the defense- offense moves, and dynamic and static formulas for releasing force are derived. To aid these calculations, which can be quite complex, we developed a software program with VBA (Excel visual basic for application), which can be used to calculate the defense and offense capabilities of Taiji and other martial arts.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132628827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding the Origins of Taijiquan by New Historical Materials in Tang Village, China","authors":"T. J. Chu, DeYin Li, Libing Li, Meizhi Wei","doi":"10.57612/2023.jts.02.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2023.jts.02.01","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper the recently recovered records of the Li family are discussed. These records answer many questions surrounding the start of taijiquan. This corrects many prior assumptions, and the documents reveal new insights into how various certain martial arts originally developed.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131885274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Traditional Taijiquan's Three Evolutionary Forms and Characteristics in Their Development","authors":"Lingling Yu, Mingke Zhang","doi":"10.57612/2023.jts.02.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2023.jts.02.02","url":null,"abstract":"Chinese martial arts both reflect the lifestyle of the Chinese people and serves as an important link in understanding local cultural life in China. With Taijiquan’s recent recognition as an intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO, the guardians of traditional Taijiquan now face the question of what to protect, how to protect, and how to develop and preserve its history. This paper uses literature reviews and logical analysis to resolve the development of Chen-style Taijiquan and explains how traditional Taijiquan has evolved into three different forms; traditional, competitive, and health- oriented. It analyzes the characteristics of the three evolutionary forms and proposes that in this era, the protection and inheritance of traditional Taijiquan as an intangible cultural heritage should highlight the cultural core elements within the Taiji record, and it is necessary to study the effect, and the crucial link between martial arts and health, in order to continue to preserve its legacy, and permit its future developments to all future generations, worldwide.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126965009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis and Reflections on the Scientific Research of Taijiquan in China","authors":"Dawei Yang","doi":"10.57612/2023.jts.02.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2023.jts.02.04","url":null,"abstract":"Taichiquan has recently came to the attention of the world’s scientific community, and within this community there exists diverse development trends. Based on an analysis of the published research papers within and outside of China, this paper discusses the institutional factors, internal factors and external factors that affect the development of Taijiquan scientific research. From there are three suggestions: First, through establishing a research paradigm based on life science and body experience, we may find the reason why Taijiquan has so many benefits in the physical and mental health for humans. Secondly, we should pay attention to intervention in the whole process of overall medical treatment (this includes preventive-care, general healthcare, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation through Taijiquan health promoting); and third the standardization of the basic concepts of Taijiquan is a rich area for further research that can act as a reference for the future scientific research of Taijiquan.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116628174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research on the Belt and Road Initiative and the International Communication of Health Qigong","authors":"K. Tao, Wang Guo-yong, Wang Wei-bao","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121367532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Taiji post-standing on the brain analyzed with EEG signals","authors":"Qiang Lin","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.01","url":null,"abstract":"Taiji post standing is a supplementary exercise for Taiji, which aids the internal function of the body and brain. Taiji post standing is usually considered to be helpful for human health. However, few studies have explored the mechanism of this exercise using modern measurement devices. This study for the first time explores the effect of Taiji post-standing on the human brain with participants wearing EEG signal measurement devices. Based on our studies of participants, who were selected to practice three different Taiji posts, the experimental results provide evidence that standing Taiji posts can help people to relax, and they also found it easier to meditate. It is considered that this method of investigation can also be carried out for other Taiji exercises, and it will be possible to gain a greater understanding of the complex health regulation mechanism of Taiji.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"19 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114017176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wang Zongyue's Taijiquan Discourse: the Biomechanics of Dongjin","authors":"C. P. Ong","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.04","url":null,"abstract":"We present in this following paper a verse-by-verse translation of the Taijiquan Discourse, with annotations in the framework of biomechanics. In the text, dongjin 懂劲 the “comprehension of jin” crystallizes as a central concept. Dongjin can be viewed as how the body comprehends, and interacts functionally with force. While the body relates to force by its strength and functionality, the Taiji body, is considered to be instilled with dongjin, and perceives the force associated with jin (劲) as “soft” (rou) and “hard” (gang), which correspond to the vector quantities of the force, namely, direction and magnitude. In most cases the common response to an attacking force is to fight back, in a direct force- against-force interaction, which creates a “double- weighted” conditions (shuangzhong 双重) that tenses up, and traps the body from being able to maneuver. This renders the body vulnerable. Dongjin enables the body to respond to the incoming force by making postural adjustments to receive force at an angle, at the moment of impact, thus deflecting and mitigating it. In other words, the body uses the rou component (softness) to absorb and neutralize the incoming force. Also, dongjin accords liveliness and spontaneity in the response of rou and gang, which is a fundamental feature of martial skills. Dongjin is more comprehensive than perceiving force as a vector; it enables the body to use the dynamics of rou and gang functionally in its application, with great efficacy. Dongjin forms the biomechanical basis for Taijiquan's key strategy of responding with rou-softness in martial interactions (yi rou wei zhu 以柔为主).","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125552764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cardio Taiji for Wellness","authors":"C. Weng, Timothy S. Tin","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.05","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of Taiji (Tai-chi), consisting of Yin and Yang, originates from the ancient Yijng (I-ching), the Book of Changes. It is the traditional metaphysical Law of China, and has been described as Dao (Tao) or “The Way.\" Two years ago, in December, 2020, Taijiquan (the fighting system of Taiji) was recognized and accepted as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This study reviews the Taijiquan technique for assisting in life and wellness, and presents a brief review of the effect of Cardio Taiji on blood pressure.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123052439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The research on the coupling relationship between human skeleton and fascia in Taiji from the perspective of spatial structure","authors":"Zili Xu, Chen Juan Juan","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.06","url":null,"abstract":"This paper analyzes the spatial structure and movement characteristics of bones in Taiji movement, and puts forward the viewpoint that the human body forms a \"rigid and flexible\" coupled movement force system with the bones and fascia during Taiji movement, and this relates to the structural forces experiences by the human body in Taiji movement. In Taiji movement, the fascia wraps and connects bones in series. This forms a rigid flexible coupling prestressed force system in the human body. It is believed that to understand the ancient process of Taiji scientifically, it will be required to undertake a combined study of fascia science, fluid mechanics, spatial structure mechanics, modern kinematics, with other research disciplines.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134006867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lingling Yu, Xiaolei Liu, Yunbi Shou, Bingcan Wang
{"title":"An Experimental Study of the Interventional Effects of Qigong Exercise on College Students with Different Personality Types","authors":"Lingling Yu, Xiaolei Liu, Yunbi Shou, Bingcan Wang","doi":"10.57612/2022.jts.01.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57612/2022.jts.01.07","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explored the effects of practicing Qigong, a traditional Chinese fitness method which includes the imitation of the Five- animal exercise, on the psychological adjustment of college students with different personality types. Through the study of 220 college students aging from 19 to 22 a study of the responses made on the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and Symptom check list-90 (SCL-90)] provided scientific data that supported the idea that Chinese traditional health preservation exercises can improve the mental health of college students. Specifically, after 12-week Qigong exercise, the total symptom index, interpersonal sensibility, obsessive-compulsive, paranoid-anxiety, depression, psychoticism and anger-hostility of the participants significantly differed from baseline. There were also significant differences in somatization and anxiety. In the female participants in the experimental group, there was a very significant difference in terms of anger-hostility, and there were also significant differences in terms of paranoid-anxiety and psychoticism, and in somatization, depression and the total symptom index. Further improvements are described.","PeriodicalId":228024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taiji Science","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116741961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}