Song Kua: How to Stop Fighting Gravity (and Win Anyway)
Here’s the deal: the moment we learned to walk, we also signed up for a lifetime subscription to “Pushing Against… Read More »Song Kua: How to Stop Fighting Gravity (and Win Anyway)
Taijiquan Fundamentals
02 Aug 2025 Chen Tai Chi Seminar by Master Koh
Original Chinese Text and English Translation A同学们早上好！Good morning, everyone! 首先感谢你们的老师张贤龙老师First of all, I’d like to thank your teacher, Master Zhang… Read More »02 Aug 2025 Chen Tai Chi Seminar by Master Koh
The Flow of Qi: Understanding the Genius of Tai Chi Internal Power
In the world of martial arts, Tai Chi stands out not only for its graceful movements but also for its… Read More »The Flow of Qi: Understanding the Genius of Tai Chi Internal Power
The Dantian or Elixir Field (丹田), Chen Tai Chi, and the Power of the Kua (胯): Cultivating Internal Energy
Introduction In Chinese martial arts and internal alchemy, few concepts are as essential—and as mystifying—as the 丹田 (Dāntián), or “Elixir Field.”… Read More »The Dantian or Elixir Field (丹田), Chen Tai Chi, and the Power of the Kua (胯): Cultivating Internal Energy
The Hidden Power of Silk-Reeling Energy in Chen-Style Tai Chi
“陈氏太极功，妙在缠丝中，若得其间巧，勤学苦功恒。天才拳论” “Chen-style Tai Chi’s skill,Lies in the silk-reeling energy’s wheel.To grasp its subtle art,Practice hard with patient heart.”— Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai… Read More »The Hidden Power of Silk-Reeling Energy in Chen-Style Tai Chi
The Secret to a Proper Lower Stance in Tai Chi: Relax the Kua, Not the Knees
One of the most common mistakes in Tai Chi and internal martial arts is trying to achieve a low stance… Read More »The Secret to a Proper Lower Stance in Tai Chi: Relax the Kua, Not the Knees
The Four Essential Energies of Tai Chi — Peng, Lu, An, Ji: A Genius’ Perspective
Based on the Teachings of Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai (天才拳论) In the profound and poetic teachings of Grandmaster Zhu Tian… Read More »The Four Essential Energies of Tai Chi — Peng, Lu, An, Ji: A Genius’ Perspective
Understanding “Lu” (Rollback) – A Profound Teaching by Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai
At Chen Tai Chi Academy , we are honored to study and pass on the authentic teachings of Chen-style Tai… Read More »Understanding “Lu” (Rollback) – A Profound Teaching by Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai
Training 松胯 (Sōng Kuà) and 转胯 (Zhuǎn Kuà) in Chen Style Taijiquan
🧘♂️ How to Use 下按功 and 抱球功 to Cultivate Internal Power In Chen Style Taijiquan, 松胯 (sōng kuà) — the… Read More »Training 松胯 (Sōng Kuà) and 转胯 (Zhuǎn Kuà) in Chen Style Taijiquan
Hip Rotation & 转胯 (Zhuǎn Kuà) in Chen Style Taijiquan
Understanding the Core of Internal Power and Movement When learning Chen Style Taijiquan , many beginners focus on hand movements,… Read More »Hip Rotation & 转胯 (Zhuǎn Kuà) in Chen Style Taijiquan