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 - The five elements - Usually you hear about the five elements in Tai Chi. The Five elements consists of
- Wood - The basic position. Wood is associated with life in China. Something that grows and is able to take decisions, make anger, defend and all basic things.
- Fire - Means heat, love and movement. Often associated with rising hands or similar. Means persons heart or tongue..
- Earth - Means harvest, have plenty off, fruitful or fertility. The symbol for good balance.
- Metal - This is the symbol for inward movements. When moving backwards or changing position. Metal is associated with the lungs.
- Water - Is associated with downward movements and is a fluid. that will say you move with the opponent.
- Between these elements you are able to use the eight gates. Described here>>>.
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