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First of all, the original intent of Taijiquan was never as a recreational sport for health. It was a martial art with a rigorous internal focus—one that is distinct from all other systems. This specific art is found only in Chen Village and the branches derived from it.
Taijiquan is about balance. Regardless of the method used, Taijiquan will weigh you like a balance scale. This “weighing” is the specialized method of Chen Style Taijiquan, a method absent in other martial systems. |
| While Taijiquan, Xing Yi Quan, and Bagua Zhang are all considered internal arts, Taijiquan is all-encompassing: it possesses what other styles have, but it also uniquely possesses what they do not.This is the method of weighing an opponent. No matter how heavy you are, I only need to nudge the counterweight one tiny notch on the scale to achieve balance. If you were lucky enough to have touched Grandmaster Hong Junsheng, you would understand this immediately; otherwise, it is not easy to grasp.
The scale is an object, and nudging a counterweight is merely an action. So, where is the “internal” in this? If you put one ton of weight on a scale and I move the counterweight just one unit to balance it—and you do not see that as “internal“—then you will never find the internal in this world. To seek intangibles like Jing (劲), Qi (氣), and Shen (神) without understanding this mechanics is to put the cart before the horse. |
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| (This article is based on the Interview with Chen Stylist Chen Zhonghua by Guo Yi, first posted in 2011.) |
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Michael Calandra’s martial arts journey is defined by a rare intersection of traditional discipline and real-world application. A veteran of the NYPD, Michael retired in 2010 as a Detective in the Intelligence Division following a distinguished 22-year career. His extensive experience as both a Transit and Police Officer provided him with a gritty, realistic lens through which he views combat and self-defense, a perspective he has shared as a dojo owner for over 35 years. In 2022, he relocated from New York to Wittmann, Arizona, where he opened Seishinkan West to continue his legacy as an internationally recognized instructor who has taught seminars across China, India, Europe, South America, and the United States. |
| His formal pedigree is rooted in deep lineage, holding the rank of 10th Dan Hanshi in Isshin-Ryu Karate under Master Kichiro Shimabuku, a 6th Dan in Matayoshi Kobudo under Master Yoshiaki Gakiya, and a 1st Dan in Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-Ryu under Master Yukihiro Sugino. In addition to his mastery of Japanese arts, Michael was inducted as the 24th Indoor Disciple under Master Chen Zhonghua. He has dedicated himself to the study and promotion of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, hosting annual workshops to preserve the system’s mechanical integrity and technical depth.In this podcast, Michael reflects on his 25-year relationship with Master Chen Zhonghua and the nuances of the Practical Method. Drawing directly from his years of fighting experience on the streets of New York, he discusses the vital necessity of realistic training. His unique background allows him to bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern survival, offering listeners a profound look at the “martial truth” of why practitioners must prioritize functional application over mere form. | |
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Adapted from a Podcast Transcript:
“The Martial Truth Podcast EP2” When the Student is Ready the Teacher will Appear broadcasted Feb 11, 2023 |
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Master Chen often uses the phrase, “Not using force is a magic trick” (不用力呢，是个魔术, Bùyòng lì ne, shìgè móshù), a teaching directly attributed to his teacher, Master Hong Junsheng (洪均生). This captures the wonder and mystery of Taijiquan while leading directly to the pursuit of indirect force—the core of a system defined not by mysticism, but by sophisticated applied mechanics and strategic geometry. To the spectator, the art appears effortless, yet it solves the ultimate martial conundrum: achieving superior power and speed by moving in ways diametrically opposite to instinctive human behavior. |
| The foundation of this “trick” lies in the total separation of the Place of Engagement from the Source of Power. By treating the contact point as the end of a “passive wire” that exerts zero active force, the practitioner is able to transmit power generated from distant anchors like the dantian, the kua, and the rear foot, which represent the other end of the wire. | |
| (Part II: Adapted from the video transcripts of Wang Jinyi (王金宜) for the “Indirect Force” Video Highlights “ (间接力”视频花絮) filmed in Daqingshan (大青山), China 2012.) |
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