Breathing in Chen Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
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)
The World of Taijiquan
Breathing in Chen Tai Chi or 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
One Circle, Two Points & Six Coiling Silk Movements
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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A translation of the taiji (Tai Chi) classic to English : 《拳经总歌》全文 Part 1
《拳经总歌》全文 纵放屈伸人莫知，诸靠缠绕我皆依。 劈打推压得进步，搬撂横采也难敌。 钩棚逼揽人人晓，闪惊取巧有谁知？ 佯输诈走谁云败，引诱回冲致胜归。 滚拴搭扫灵微妙，横直劈砍奇更奇。 截进遮拦穿心肘，迎风接步红炮捶； 二换扫压挂面脚，左右边簪庄跟腿； 截前压后无缝锁，声东击西要熟识； 上笼下提君须记，进攻退闪莫迟迟。 藏头盖面天下有，攒心剁肋世间稀。 教师不识此中理，难将武艺论高低。 I used ChatGPT to translate the above, however… Read More »A translation of the taiji (Tai Chi) classic to English : 《拳经总歌》全文 Part 1
Chen Tai Chi, Mindfulness & Silk Reeling
Chen Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that emphasizes fluid, circular movements, and the use of the whole… Read More »Chen Tai Chi, Mindfulness & Silk Reeling
How to pronounce Old Frame Chen Taiji in Mandarin – Chinese? Learn here.
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Chen Tai Chi For Beginner – 13 Postures of Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai System
https://youtu.be/aswdLDALJz4 This is the Chen Tai Chi Beginner Form as taught by Grand Master Zhu of Chen Village (Chenjiaguo –… Read More »Chen Tai Chi For Beginner – 13 Postures of Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai System
Grand Master 5 Elements Chen Taiji
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).
Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai Demonstration in Chen Village
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