转关 Zhuǎn Guān

Turning over of the joint is a concept in Practical Method.

• Sometimes abbreviated as just “turning”.

• Position: The gaining of the strategic position is in the struggle for the meridian.

• Joint: The element of surprise is in the turning over of the joint.

• Modern concept: Paradigm shift. Total change in the way of thinking.

• All normal human movements are circular movements, regardless of whether we train or are aware of it.

  • They manifest as straight lines.
  • Your body cannot move at all. All movements comes from rotating the joints.
  • I.e. putting your hand out in a straight line is created by rotation in the elbow and the shoulder.

• Taijiquan adage: Seek the straight line in the curve.