Master Rich Kosch

Richard Kosch began his martial arts training while in the military in the early 1990's. In 1995 he began formal training in Tai Chi Chuan in the lineage of Kuo Lien Yang of Chinatown, San Francisco through lineage recognized masters. Richard received the title of Sifu in 1999 and today holds a 10 Degree. He is credited with creating Tai Chi Principles for Massage Therapy, a special class for Massage Therapists, coming soon as an eCourse at www.lulu.com.

He is also registered in China with the Chinese Historical Society and the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chi Gong Federation.

Rich suggests reading good Tai Chi Chuan Books:

Tai Chi Boxing Chronicles by Kuo Lien Yang

Any books by Grandmaster T. T. Liang

The Ancient Poem of the Universal Post says, "The Universal Post is a mystical form of Martial Arts. It's like clouds floating in the wind from all directions." Grand Master Kuo Lien-Ying

How to Perform Universal Post

Stand with feet, hips width apart. Place your tongue onto the roof of your mouth.

Breathe through the nose, both in and out, down into the belly to sink the Chi. Arms are at shoulder height, relaxed and rounded, as if you are hugging a huge tree.

Turn the right foot 45 degrees.

Shift the weight to the right foot. Bring the ball of the left foot in to the right foot.

Step the left foot out in front without over reaching the leg, remaining on the ball of the left foot.

Start by remaining in the position for 3 minutes. Repeat on the opposite side.

Increase the time until you master the pose and are able to hold it for 30 minutes.