Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai provides detailed explanations of the fundamental aspects of the Chen-style Taijiquan Laojia First Routine, with a focus… Read More »Key Points of the Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Laojia First Routine
Introduction Chen Taijiquan is a form of Chinese martial art that is characterized by its slow, graceful movements. It is… Read More »Breathing in Chen Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
Breathing is an essential part of any martial art, and Chen Taijiquan is no exception. In fact, breathing is so… Read More »Breathing in Chen Tai Chi or taijiquan
The teaching mnemonic “One circle, two points, six coiling silk movements” (一圆两点六缠丝 -Yī yuán liǎng diǎn liù chán sī) contains Master Zhu Tiancai’s highly summarized theories and teaching experiences in coiling silk movements during his many years of teaching.
“One circle” refers to the coiling silk circle formed by the forward and backward coiling of a single hand; “two points” refer to the “positioning points” formed by the “upward head guard” and “downward groin guard” functions within the coiling silk circle, which determine the size and distance of the coiling silk circle.
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Understanding Chen TaChen Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that emphasises fluid, circular movements , and the harmonious… Read More »Understanding Chen Tai Chi: The Power of Silk Reeling and Mindful Movement
5 Elements Chen Tai Chi choreographed by Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai. 5 Elements refer to the 5 positions or directions, North (Water), South (Fire) , East (Wood), West (Metal) and Central (Earth).
Bruce Lee Quotes:
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
How about one punch 10,000 times