Learn how to open the Kua for better hip mobility in Tai Chi practice — essential for rooting, power generation, and injury prevention.
Key Takeaways
- Kua refers to the hip crease area — releasing it is essential for proper Tai Chi movement
- Opening the Kua allows Qi to sink to Dantian and root through the feet
- A closed Kua creates tension patterns that block power transmission
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