练拳要脚下生根。太极拳爱好者，要想入得太极大门，从脚下练起是太极拳入门功夫的必由之路，也是捷径。初学陈氏太极拳主要是培根，就好像树一样，根深才能叶茂，一棵大树失去了根，就会枯死。练太极拳脚下乱动，是根节不明，上边拳打的对也不对。因为太极拳的力是从root发起，too much force is used from the whole body.

To do this, you must have a deep understanding of the physics of martial arts and how to generate power from your feet. The ancient texts tell us that "the root is in the foot, and then it goes through the leg, waist, and finally manifests in the fingers." This means that your feet are the source of all movement and power in Tai Chi.

In daily life, we can see that even a heavy car cannot be moved just by pushing with our hands; we need to use our feet as well. Similarly, when practicing Tai Chi, we must use our entire body weight to push down into the ground with both feet. This creates an upward counterforce that helps us move more smoothly and efficiently.

So how do you achieve this feeling of being rooted? Here are some tips:

Understand the importance of developing your roots: All forces come in pairs - there is an action force (your foot pressing down) and a reaction force (the ground pushing back up). To generate power effectively, you must first establish a solid connection with the ground.

Learn about Tai Chi's principles for generating energy: According to "The Boxing Treatise," "power originates at your soles" - meaning that any movement begins at your feet - "passes through your legs" - where it becomes more powerful due to muscle development - "is controlled by your waist" - which acts as a pivot point for transferring energy throughout your body - before manifesting itself in hand movements.

Practice regularly: In order for these concepts to become second nature during practice sessions or sparring matches against other practitioners who may also be trying to disrupt their opponent's root stability while maintaining their own center balance.

By focusing on cultivating strong roots during training sessions or sparring matches against other practitioners who may also be trying to disrupt their opponent's root stability while maintaining their own center balance