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We’re so incredibly lucky to have such an amazing Chen Taiji instructor here in Perth! Sien is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the art and all its intricacies. His classes are welcoming and inspiring, no matter your level of experience, and his open philosophy in the sharing of knowledge is something I deeply resonate with 🙏
Kevin Giang
chiropractor
Chen Tai Chi Academy is also a very friendly environment to train in. It's like a family here. Master Sien Long is one of the most knowledgeable Chen Style Tai chi master I've known. Master Sien's style let us understand the concept behind Chen Tai Chi, its both engaging and refreshing! I started training under Master Sien Long last November, after being diagnosed of quite a bit of health problem. And in that time progressed a fair bit (still have a lot to learn though). I highly recommended this school to anyone looking for practical Chen Tai Chi.
Edwyn Tiew
Cyber Security Expert
Finding a good teacher is the single most important thing anyone wanting to step into a life of martial arts should be concerned with. And for those who have had no exposure to such teaching before, the road to finding that teacher can be a hit and miss affair. If you are looking, look no further. Chen Tai Chi Academy is where I am continuing my long love affair with martial arts and its teacher, Master Sien Long, is the real deal.
Will van der Merwe
Business Owner

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Chen Tai Chi Classes

Location:
Club House @ Troy Troy Park
Address: 51 Burke Dr, Attadale WA 6156

Chen Tai Chi Beginner Class

Join Now and Begin Your Journey to Holistic Well-being!

Class Schedule:
Saturday: Chen Tai Chi Beginners Class
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Optional: 30 minutes Push Hand for Beginner from 10 am onwards

Class Schedule

 


What Will You Learn?

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll explore the foundational elements of Chen Tai Chi, a graceful and powerful martial art that promotes physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual harmony. Here’s what you’ll discover:

1. Qigong – The Art of Breathing and Energy

  • Relax and Release Stress: Master mindful breathing techniques to achieve deep relaxation and reduce stress.

  • Coordinate Mind, Body, and Breath: Learn to synchronize your breath with flowing movements, improving circulation and creating a calming effect.

  • Build Core Strength: Focus on hip-waist rotations to enhance core stability, which is key to fall prevention and overall resilience.

2. Silk Reeling Exercise

  • A series of spiraling movements designed to build and improve your energy (Qi) levels.

  • Enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination while promoting smooth energy flow throughout the body.

3. Five Elements – 4 Movements

  • Learn the fundamental movements of Tai Chi, rooted in the principles of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).

  • Develop balance, strength, and mindfulness through these foundational exercises.

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The Foundation of Tai Chi: The Key to Mastery

The most important aspect of Tai Chi is building a strong foundation. Your skills, progress, and achievements will depend on how well you establish and nurture this foundation. A solid base ensures balance, strength, and harmony, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your practice.


What Else Will You Gain?

  • Improved Posture and Alignment: Learn to relax into each posture while maintaining proper alignment.

  • Enhanced Balance and Stability: Practice weight shifts and stances to improve coordination and prevent falls.

  • Increased Flexibility and Strength: Engage in gentle, flowing movements that build muscle strength and flexibility.

  • Cardiovascular Fitness: Enjoy low-impact exercises that boost heart health and endurance.

  • Body Awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of how your body moves through space, fostering mindfulness and precision.


Understanding Tian Cai Tai Chi Training Principles

  • Learn the boundaries of proper body mechanics to enhance strength and balance.

  • Adjust and form correct stances to build energy and improve lower body strength.

  • Coordinate upper and lower body movements for fluidity and power.

  • Deepen your training with advanced hip-waist rotations.

  • Develop leg stamina and strength for prolonged practice.


What to Wear to Your Tai Chi Class

  • Clothing: Loose, comfortable attire, preferably made of cotton.

  • Footwear: Lightweight shoes with thin soles, or practice barefoot if preferred.

  • Arrival: Please arrive early for your first session to settle in and prepare.


Why Choose Chen Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is more than just a physical practice—it’s a journey toward holistic well-being, connecting your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, reduce stress, or explore a new skill, Chen Tai Chi offers a transformative experience for all ages and fitness levels.

Start building your foundation today and unlock the transformative power of Tai Chi!

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Beginners Chen Tai Chi Program – Details

The goal is to insure proper body mechanics and the maintenance of the prerequisite relaxation. This foundation level covers postural requirements known as Shen Fa, the structure of the forms which is Jia Shi and learning the routine patterns or Tao Lu.

Week 1

  • Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 1- 太极功法
  • Silk Reeling Foundation  Part 1(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
  • 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 1

Week 2

  • Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 2 – 太极功法
  • Silk Reeling Foundation  Part 2 (1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
  • 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 2

Week 3

  • Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 3- 太极功法
  • Silk Reeling Foundation  Part 3(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
  • 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 3

Week 4

  • Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 4- 太极功法
  • Silk Reeling Foundation  Part 4(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
  • 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 4

In Chen Tai Chi Academy beginner class, we will delve deep into building your foundation and core. You will also learn how to maintain a comfortable and healthy posture. After you have master the requirement for statics, you will then progress to apply these requirement in  dynamic movement. The class aims to not only shape you up, but also instruct and inform you in the right methods to do tai chi and working out. Chen Village Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) -Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai Teaching Methods 天才太极拳教法

  1. Chen Tai Chi Qigong – 太极功法
  2. Silk Reeling Foundation (1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
  3. 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳

Details:

(I) Creating Qi and Internal Balance in your Body

We will begin with very basic, standing exercises called Zhan Zhuang to teach you Shen Fa, good body posture that is essentially the foundation of your body balance. Each movement trains you to move specific parts of your body in a more natural way. As you practice, you will be more conscious of your weight shifts, so you know how to adjust your body centring for better balance. The movements also engages all the joints in your body; shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, knee joints and ankle joints, so that you expand the range of flexibility in them. You will build up your leg strength as you will learn to hold a specific posture for an extended period of time. It requires you to build your mental concentration as you will learn to coordinate your limbs, torso and head in an optimal alignment. You will learn to relax and learn to feel the beginnings of Qi.

(II) Developing Silk Reeling energy and Stepping techniques

Building upon the standing exercises in Zhan Zhuang where you have developed initial Qi circulation, we will lead you into the next stage of learning called Chan Si Gong. This is a series of repeated, single movement patterns which is meant to develop silk reeling energy and further develop postural alignment. At this point, you will also be taught Stepping techniques called Bu Fa to train up leg power, and impart basic footwork strategies. These single patterns are graduated so that you are progressively training up each set of muscles required for the next group of movements. It is an extremely useful routine in that it eventually trains you to initiate movement and generate power naturally from your body frame and abdomen.

(III) Applying and Internalising the use of Qi and Silk Reeling energy into Form

This the part which you been preparing yourself for. You will now be taught a specially routine choreographed by Grandmaster Zhu, called the 5 Elements and 13 Postures which actually covers all the fundamental techniques of peng, lu, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou, kao, zhuo gu, you pan, qian jin, hou tui, and zhong ding. You will learn how to use your relaxation and breathing to integrate Qi into each movement. More fascinatingly, you will be able to actually see how the characteristic Chen style Silk Reeling technique is uniquely applied into a movement. As you practice, you will begin to understand the interplay of Internal and External forces, the contrasting fast and slow movements, and why maintaining an unbroken body line is so important. Notice the contrastive terms used, and this is what is meant by the Yin-Yang in Tai Chi!

Tian Cai Training System – One Circle . Two Points . Six Spirals 天才太极教学法 :一圆两点六缠丝

“One Circle” refers to the completed circle formed by single or double handed silk reeling.
“Two Points” refers to the two defence positions at opposing extremities.
“Six Spirals” refers to the entire set of silk reeling oscillations

Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai created this training strategy around this time restriction to induct a new practitioner quickly into the Chen Tai Chi basics in a shorter, more efficient way.

In all our classes, we will implement this effective and authentic Chen Tai Chi training system This is the same system if you visit Chen Village in China.

Expect to have sore muscles if you are fairly active since we will request lower stances for drilling and to work up at least a light sweat for those who are not as conditioned.

 

Featured Classes

Beginner

In Chen Tai Chi Academy beginner class, we will delve deep into building your foundation and core. You will also learn how to maintain a comfortable and healthy posture. After you have master the requirement for statics, you will then progress to apply these requirement in  dynamic movement. The class aims to not only shape you up, but also instruct and inform you in the right methods to do tai chi and working out.

Online – Coming Soon

In Chen Tai Chi Academy online class, we will delve deep into building your foundation and core. You will also learn how to relax through simple Tai Chi drill and at the same time create and maintain a comfortable and healthy posture.  After you have master the requirement for statics, you will then progress to apply these requirement in  dynamic movement. The class aims to not only shape you up, but also instruct and inform you in the right methods to do tai chi and working out.

**Discover the Art of Push Hands: Elevate Your Taijiquan Practice**

Are you ready to deepen your Taiji journey and unlock a new level of mindfulness, sensitivity, and physical mastery? Our **Push Hands Class** is designed to help you explore the profound benefits of this ancient practice, blending mindfulness, martial arts, and personal growth into one transformative experience.

### **What is Push Hands?**
Push Hands, or *Tui Shou*, is a two-person training exercise in Taijiquan that goes beyond solo forms. It’s a dynamic practice that cultivates awareness, balance, and connection—both with yourself and your partner. Through gentle yet intentional interactions, you’ll learn to sense energy, refine your movements, and apply Taiji principles in real-time.

### **Why Join Our Push Hands Class?**

1. **Cultivate Mindfulness**
Push Hands is a practice rooted in mindfulness. You’ll develop a heightened awareness of your body, energy flow, and your partner’s movements, fostering a deeper connection and presence in every moment.

2. **Enhance Sensitivity and Adaptability**
Learn to feel subtle shifts in energy and intention, sharpening your ability to respond with precision and grace. This skill not only improves your Taiji practice but also enhances your interactions in daily life.

3. **Master Taiji Principles**
Push Hands is the perfect platform to test and apply core Taiji concepts like balance, relaxation, and efficient energy use. Move beyond theory and integrate these principles into your movements for improved form and function.

4. **Improve Balance and Coordination**
Sharpen your ability to maintain stability and coordination, even under external pressure. These skills are invaluable for martial applications and translate into better agility and confidence in everyday activities.

5. **Condition Your Reflexes**
Regular practice will fine-tune your reflexes, making your responses quicker and more instinctive. Whether for self-defense or overall physical agility, Push Hands prepares you to move with ease and confidence.

6. **Build Internal Strength**
Taiji emphasizes internal energy (Qi) over brute force. Push Hands helps you develop and harness this internal strength, enabling powerful, controlled, and effortless movements.

7. **Explore Martial Applications**
While Taiji is often practiced for health and meditation, it is fundamentally a martial art. Push Hands bridges the gap between form and function, helping you refine skills that can be applied to self-defense and combat scenarios.

### **Why Traditionally Push Hands is Not Meant for Competition**
Push Hands is rooted in the philosophy of harmony, cooperation, and self-cultivation rather than competition. Traditionally, it is not about winning or losing but about mutual growth and understanding. The practice emphasizes listening, yielding, and adapting to your partner’s energy, fostering a sense of connection and respect.

In a competitive setting, the focus often shifts to dominance and force, which contradicts the core principles of Taiji—relaxation, balance, and mindfulness. Push Hands is designed to help practitioners develop sensitivity, internal strength, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others, making it a practice of collaboration rather than confrontation.

### **A Note to Those Seeking Competition**
If you’re looking to compete, dominate, or showcase your skills, this class may not be for you. Push Hands is not about proving superiority or overpowering others. It’s a practice of humility, patience, and mutual respect. Those who approach it with an open heart and a willingness to learn will find it deeply rewarding.

### **Who Can Benefit?**
Whether you’re a seasoned Taiji practitioner or new to the art, Push Hands offers something for everyone. It’s perfect for those looking to:
– Deepen their understanding of Taiji principles
– Improve physical and mental awareness
– Enhance balance, coordination, and reflexes
– Connect with a community of like-minded individuals

### **Join Us Today!**
Push Hands is more than just a practice—it’s a journey toward greater mindfulness, physical mastery, and spiritual harmony. Through consistent practice, you’ll develop not only physical prowess but also mental clarity and a deeper connection to yourself and others.

**Ready to take the next step?**

Sign up for our **Push Hands Class** today and experience the transformative power of this ancient practice. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, explore martial applications, or simply connect with a supportive community, our class is the perfect place to start.

**Reserve your spot now!**
Elevate your Taiji practice. Embrace the art of Push Hands. Transform your mind, body, and spirit.

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