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Which Type Of Tai Chi Ball Should I Choose |
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Which Type Of Tai Chi Ball Should I Choose |
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1). Tai Chi
Tai Chi students of all levels will improve every aspect of their art by practicing with a wooden ball. Regular practice with a ball will improve:
Dan tian/whole body connection
Postures, refining the four gates expressions in all of the postures
The students understanding of the many axes and how they are connected to the Dan tian
Improve Qi cultivation, circulation and extension
2). Training balls made of wood are the best choice for the Tai Chi player.
The hollow mango wood balls are made from one piece of wood that has been cut into two halves and then hollowed out to achieve a weight of just over two pounds. These lightweight balls are also a much better choice for the beginner's energy circulation, because the movements can be performed with very little muscular tension enabling a smoother Qi (chi) circulation. The hollow balls are best for Tai Chi players who are in their first couple of years of Tai Chi training and are also the best choice for seniors. The 9" hollow balls were developed for practitioners with larger hands. Many people who are 6'2" or taller will prefer the 9" balls.
Solid Balls
Tai Chi Beginners & Seniors:
Recommended Ball = 8" or 9" Hollow Mango Wood
Tai Chi Intermediate:
Recommended Ball = 8" Solid Mango Wood
Tai Chi Advanced:
Recommended Ball = 9" Solid Redwood
3). Hsing Yi Chuan
The balls are an excellent training tool for any martial art. The foundation of Hsing Yi is built on San Ti Shih (Three Body Posture). The standing San Ti Shih training is enhanced when the practitioner holds two 6" or 7" solid balls.
The balls can also be incorporated into the five phases and can be used while training the linking form. Many practitioners have experienced greatly improved hand strength while developing a better hand form. It is recommended that the practitioner first practice with the balls and then without. This type of training will expedite the practitioner's progress.
Hsing Yi Chuan Beginners:
Recommended Ball = Two 6"or 7" solid mango Wood
Hsing Yi Chuan Intermediate to
Advanced:
Recommended Ball = Two small solid balls (6 to 7") and introduce the 8" solid
ball while using the different sizes to improve the practitioner's understanding
of the various animal forms.
4). Baguazhang
Usually the smaller size solid wood balls are used while practicing the circle walking but can also be used as a training tool with many different exercises. See Jiang Jian-ye's ball videos for more ideas about how to train with the ball.
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