This is PDF of volume one of the translation of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng’s book “Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method”. It was translated into English by Hong’s disciple Chen Zhonghua.
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This is the first time I bought an e-book of any kind. It is just like buying any other video at this site, but the most interesting thing is that my name is digitally engraved on the book to make it my own special copy.
This is a resourceful book, but I must admit there is so much that I don’t understand. I will have to re-read the book in the future after more practice, and hopefully I will be able to grasp more concepts at that time.
I enjoyed Chapter 5: Memoir of Learning a lot. It had a lot of stories about Grandmaster Hong Junsheng and Grandmaster Chen Fake. It gave me a glimpse of what they went through to attain their taiji abilities.
Here is my favourite quote from the book: “In learning Taiji, one must pay attention to details to progress steadily. Gongfu is such that the time and effort you put into it is always the same as the result. If you put in as much time as I do, you should be as good as I am. If you put in more time than I do, your gongfu must be better than mine. In this art, there is no cheating. There is no short cut.”
I have read the original Chinese one but like to see what if it is from translation of Master Chen in English. In Chinese, one word can have a lot of different meanings but in English, words are more specific. The choice of words from the translator is very important. It is great to have Grand Master Hong’s close disciple, Master Chen, to translate it. To understand it may require physically practice and then mentally understanding may follow. I have just started.
Chen Zhonghua’s translation of Hong Junsheng’s Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method gives us access to a rare and precious martial arts book. Hong analyzes the rules of Chen Taijiquan thereby providing a comprehensive method of training through detailed theory. While a beginner will find great information therein, more advanced students will also find the technical details necessary to supplement their training and understand how to embody the fundamental principles of Chen Taijiquan. Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method elevates the standard of martial arts books available to English readers.
In the Verse Three the triangles movement implies moving the feet?