This is the second installment of the notes that Mark Linett, one of the original Western students of Master Wang Yen-nien, has put together, with commentary. Mark began his studies with Master Wang in Taipei in 1982. We are honored that he is allowing the NYC Yangjia Michuan Taiji site to publish them in their entirety. There will be installments published throughout the summer and fall of 2025.

You can read the first installment, with introductory notes, by clicking here: Tuishou Notes Installment One.

Fa Jing
The push comes from the Chi Hai (Sea of Chi) When pushing, relax the Weilu (tailbone) point in the lower back. 

When standing up or sittng, the back or Chi Hai pushes out with the same force as the front. This is the way to balance the forces. Breathe out as the push is applied. Yi is focused on the back. It is important not to use external Li ( hard strength). Arm is open a small bit. We are trying to achieve a unity of body and mind. One line of energy from the back leg to the waist up the back. Weilu sinks and moves forward while the Chi Hai moves back. the arms and the back create this strong egg shape. All forces are balanced. No matter whatever part of the body moves, we learn to understand where a person’s center is and where his weight is. 

First you must have backward, and then you can have forward, first downward then upward. The elbows are not pointed out but down. The energy will be directed out if the elbows are pointed out. 

Even if one pushes straight, that push may not be effective. First, move them (often this is forgotten), then you can use four ounces to push. 

The push comes like lightning and the partner does not know what hit him. 

Relax the upper part of the body so chi can flow up the spine and out the legs. You can sink deeper into the legs if the upper body is relaxed. The back is smooth and rounded when filled with Chi, Tiger back, Bear waist. 

With Ji Fa Jing it is possible to create vibrating power to break your partner’s root. When doing Ji (squeeze)practice on the front and back leg with a straight push into the body of the partner. 

1. Lu Fa jing on the advantageous side 
2. Ji Fa Jing aQer doing the Lu to deflect 
3. Cai Pull to the side. First pull then move the hand to the side and pull again. 

Keep empty and full (Yin and Yang) clear. The sides of the body are also full and empty. 

Pulling exercise is practicing Ting Jing, Intercept with soft energy. When intercepting, the fingers facing up, Lu (Rollback) is in contact with the arm between the elbow and the shoulder 

When practicing Lu (Rollback), pull the arm down to the side otherwise there won’t be enough room to express energy with Lu Fa Jing. 

If you defend with Lu and the defending partner is in the disadvantageous position, he/she can defend by stepping back, then he/she is in the advantageous position. If you defend with Lu and you are in the disadvantageous position, you can switch to the advantageous position by stepping back. 

When doing Pull Down (Cai), pay attention to which leg is full or empty. The Cai movements may seem easy to practice but by practicing Cai, it can develop Ting Jing (listening energy) which can lead to understanding Jing. If you cannot find an opening, give a tug (Cai) to find one. then give a tug (Cai)and push. When the partner falls into the void with the tug then you can push. 

Remember that the arms do not move alone but follow the waist. Open the shoulder; the partner will feel that the arm is very heavy. 

When meeting hard energy, meet it with soft listening energy turn the body naturally. When turning the body strike with the palm, and empty the waist. 

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