Phase Four: Integration
Integration is the mechanism by which momentum generated in the lower parts of the body is efficiently transferred to the upper parts through the coordinated sequencing of actions across body segments.
1. Goal
The goal of Phase Four is to understand the sequence of bodily actions that occur during movement and to internalize the mechanism of integration.
2. Focus
The goal of Phase Four is to understand the sequence of bodily actions that occur during movement and to internalize the mechanism of integration.
Focus
Movement
Focus on the timing and sequence of actions taken by each body part during movement.
Yi
Focus on the timing of Yi as it triggers the movement of each body part.
Jin
Jin plays a key role in the background throughout. It is mobilized automatically when Yi issues its command, and there is no need to think about Jin directly.
3. Milestone
It is considered a milestone when the timing and sequencing of body actions can be embodied in a few typical movements, such as forward–backward transitions or left–right turning.
From this point onward, the mechanism of Integration demonstrated in these movements can be systematically applied to other movements one by one.
As this process continues, the mechanism of Integration gradually extends across an increasing range of motions.
Taijiquan Framework 