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1. Chen Zhonghua demonstration: Yilu 3-13. 2. Practice. 3. Differential. 4. Energy transmission. 5. Connection spot. 6. Hollow chest. 7. Tipped Dang. 8. Error corrections. 9. 3-dimensional circle. 10. Taiji 3-Theory.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 55 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:4/5 At:Toronto, Canada
Correction with application explanation. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 21 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5
Yilu hands on corrections for 12 students at the 2012 September Toronto workshop. This is a good video to see common problems ranging from beginners to intermediate students. Length: 60 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5
Detailed Yilu corrections, Sticks and dot
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 69 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Arizona
Correction of the entire Yilu. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 14 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto, Canada
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 48 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:3/5 At:Phoenix, AZ. USA
Adding one power is a technique to transmit power. It is broken to two steps, first to bite or catch opponent, second action is to add power to finish it. Introduction, Explanations, Key Points, Applications, Student Practices
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 42 min. In: English Year: 2010 Difficulty:3/5 At:Edmonton
1. Rotation and movements. 2. Fetch water exercise. 3. Loose and tight. 3. Breathing. 4. Connected spiral. 5. How to touch. 6. Alignment and energy movement. 7. Chen Zhonghua demo of Yilu 13-21. 8. In with elbow. 9. Sinking involves a stretch. 10. Taiji movements are not normal. Read more
In this ten-minute mini video, Master Chen Zhonghua taught the essentials of the basic single hand push hand pattern: four corners push hand drills. Important push hands principles were given and the drill was designed to bring out the principles of using power in the practitioner’s body. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 10 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto, Canada
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 7 min. In: English Year: 2010 Difficulty:1/5 At:Edmonton
1. Moving without movements. 2. Add one. 3. Full movements. 4. Stretches of the legs. 5. Revolution with rotation. 6. Hand and foot connection in circles. 7. foundations exercises. 8. Dot coming out. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 44 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:4/5 At: Toronto, Canada
When doing the bare-hand form and pushing hands with an opponent, one must keep the power constant. This is one of the characteristics of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method. By keeping to this principle, one will gradually gain more internal abilities.
The key to taiji movements is first of all ROTATION. But how can we rotate when we have two feet, two legs, etc.? In this video, Master Chen Zhonghua shows one aspect of rotational movement requirements: the body must be firm to form a structure conducive to a rotation. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 12 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:4/5 At:Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
How to push the wall to create an arch in the body. This is a special exercise in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. It is part of the construction of the new body structure to create an alignment of energy in the body. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 8 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
Second video added 1.Tile Hand 2.Wrist 3. Head – Inside and Outside, Rotation and Catch. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 25 min + 17 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:4/5 At:Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 16 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan, China
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 46 min. In: Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:3/5 At:Singapore
Buddha Warrior Application. Timing of contact. Angles, timing and pressure of action. No surface for your opponent,. Dot, line, sphere, rotation.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 50 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 54 min. In: Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Toronto
Just exactly how the kua works? In this mini lesson, master Chen Zhonghua gives details of the mechanics of the kua opening action. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 17 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At: Maple Ridge, B.C
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 12 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Singapore
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 6 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:3/5.
In and Out is an important principle often overlooked in Taijiquan practice, it has to be clearly expressed in every move in yilu.
Four chapters of video that starts with a brief introduction to the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method. Master Chen covered a lot of ground on this one on one session, as he is intent on giving as much correction and knowledge from which the student can work on until they meet again next time.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 64 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:3/5 At:Phoenix, AZ. USA
6 Chapters of Master Chen Zhonghua’s hands-on push hands application instruction during a private workshop in Phoenix, AZ, USA. This is a must-have for those interested in taiji applications. Many subtle and difficult concepts and applications are taught in this video. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 57 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:4/5 At:Phoenix, AZ. USA
Alignment with staff;Move as One Piece;Two Halves of the Circle;Six Sealing and Four Closing detail;Fetch Water detail;Body Weight on solid ground;Hong Characteristics;Twisting Towel detail;Don’t adapt to your opponent
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 55 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Italy
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 46 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Prague
How to find the dot; Direction of power; Level of power and distance; Switching of power
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 41 min. In: English & Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Singapore
Basic requirements for the circle; The gearbox in Taiji; Meaning of “Don’t Move”; Error and relevancy; One-third stance. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 45 min. In: English/Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Singapore
Ping Wei detailed correction. Here Master Chen goes to a lot of details and shows higher requirement than usual as Ping has practiced for some years
This is conducted in chinese, although I believe it is clear what is going on and Master Chen use the same word over and over so can pick up some word.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 54 min. In: Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:3/5
Detailed Yilu Correction and Application with Master Bon and Massimo. Foundation Explanations. Use of Staff for alignment
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 93 min. In: English Year: 2010 Difficulty:1/5 At:Italy
Body Part Proportion; Movement without losing power; Matching to be full; Use rubber cord to restrain upper body; Michael Koh Yilu parts; Theory and practical advise on learning; Yin yang separation; Relationships; Gears
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 57 min. In: English &Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Singapore
Elbow in exercise;Don’t lose it;Spiral force and kungfu;Exercise no fighting; look for energy; Circle without the hand moving; Harmony; Discusson on theory
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 56 min. In: English & Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Singapore
Correction of Louise (17min) , Spencer (15min), Lutz (15min)
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 40 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5
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A method for a short cut; Changing the focus; Cord exercise detail; Double heavy test;Punch alignment test; How to enhance power. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 46 min. In: English/Chinese Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Singapore
Front forward, back backwards; What is stretch; Movement over quality; What is fajin; Common language; Central equilibrium; Relax fang song; Feet dang positions; Touching point cannot move; Positive circle detail
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 42 min. In: English Year: 2009 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto
The longer the better;Triangulation, missing line in a triangle;Adhere; Size of stance; One third rule and lever; Push from the feet; How to move, transmission of power;
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 74 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Toronto
