Knowledge : Taiji FAQ

How to rotate? 2

An example of one of the many methods to rotate. You will notice that this method does not “look” like you are rotating. That’s the whole idea: a real rotations is not what you think it is.

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How to find the line? i

A clip from the 2011 Germany workshop on Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method.
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Can people who had an organ transplant practice Hunyuan Qigong? i

Can people who had an organ transplant practice Hunyuan Qigong? Is it safe for a person with a transplanted kidney or liver? Read more

Outside the Classroom: One Approach to Learning Taiji Online 11

Learning taiji online is impossible, but not impractical. The key to getting the most benefit outside of the classroom involves understanding what can be achieved and what can not be achieved and through this understanding develop goals that are obtainable. Read more

Old frame or new frame? i

greetings from Australia…fantastic site!…just wondering if the routines you teach are old frame or Chen Fake’s new frame?…thanx…peace
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A: I would like to avoid the confusion (becomes more and more confusing later on) by saying that what I teach is what Hong Junsheng learned from Chen Fake from 1930 to 1944. Whatever that means without a name is more accurate than putting it under a category.

Progress stages 16

You are on the right learning path. The path is very long and at different stages you have to do different things. Usually a person goes through three stages/plateaus. Each one is longer than the previous one. Read more

Q: i am wondering, what should i do in order to make sure all my learning is correct. Any advise ?? 2

I am wondering, is it just me or everybody feel the same that practical method, quite challanging in learning…..

Sweet spot i

Over the past few months I have noticed something becoming more and more prominent. On elbow in, I hit this “sweet spot” where it feels like everything is locked up to it’s maximum – very stiff almost bone on bone feeling in between the joints, yet muscles are softish. So much so that the tip of my fingers vibrate as if from reverberation. I don’t get this feeling from any other movement, so I’m not sure if this normal?

What’s the highest level of achievement in taiji? 27

Open for discussion. Consider:

Theory:
- What is right and what is wrong.
- What is possible
Reality:
- What you can achieve.
- What a human can achieve.

The rear leg in fetching water 2

Master,

How are you? It’s been several months since I saw you last. I am looking forward to seeing you again to listen to your teachings. I have been training daily without skipping. Read more

What is the entrance into Taiji? 80

Here are my thoughts on this question. There are two parts to the answer:

Types of Taijiquan fajin i

In addition to all the different types of external energy, based on my experiences with grandmasters Hong Junsheng and Feng Zhiqiang, I believe the following four types of energy are typically taiji. Grandmaster Hong Junsheng often used the spinning wheel analogy. Read more

Why do you always look vulnerable when you push hands? i

The appearance of being vulnerable is one of the special characteristics of taijiquan practice. It is one of the distinguishing features of taijiquan.

Leverage 9

In a video I’ve seen Master Chen says “Lever has to come out.” I have a few questions about that:

How to train peng in taichi i

This is a very important question for all taiji practitioners. There is no simple answer for this question. However, there are some basic things we can follow in order for us to be on the right path.

Understanding and creating the first pair of splits in your movements.
Follow the principles in your taiji. Don’t just pay lip service. For example, if you believe your action has yin and yang, then you need to find out which part is yin and which part is yang. You need to specify exactly what yin and yang are in each case. For example, yin and yang can be movement vs. no movement.

Why are there differences among taiji masters? 66

Porridge Monk of Longshan Mountain: There are many outstanding masters among Grandmaster Chen Fake’s disciples. His form is called 83-form today. From the same style Hong’s and Zhang Zhijun are different. And the later generation master Chen Yu is different again. Why? Ma Hong and Zhang Zhijun are closer to each other. Any masters who can help answer this questions?

Power in the lower body 4

Yesterday I was pushing hands with taiji brothers and felt distinctly different from before. I could feel that I was doing taiji with the lower body now. The form is starting to change my body structure. It is changing me. Please tell me what I should pay attention to at this stage.

Pushing, but not pushing 3

A simple exercise we did this morning is to experience pushing by not pushing (forward).

One needs not do anything other than Taijiquan 6

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Use of Dantian and Coccyx 4

Master Chen, I have a question for you related to the use of the dantian and coccyx. In reading the book “Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, Volume One: Theory” which you translated from Hong Junsheng’s writings, it says that the sinking of the qi to the dantian has a lot to do with the actions of the coccyx, and that the coccyx should actually curl up backwards. Read more

Kua/Shoulder Set 1

Shifu,

As a result of studying some videos and increasing my practice time, I came across some new discoveries that need some confirmation. Read more

Kua i

Thanks. Not a problem.

There are two ways of looking at this.

For focused training you need to use the medium stance. Read more

YouTube – Size of Circles i

YouTube – Size of Circles. By Chen Zhonghua. Filmed in Holland in 2008. This is a clip from hunyuantaiji on youtube.

Travel Advice i

Power supply: China uses 220 V, not 11o V like in North America. Check your appliances. Read more

China Trip Check List i

# Is full payment made?

# Tickets, passport, visa, and some cash. Read more

Full time taijiquan training tips 1

Master Chen does not have a formalized teaching schedule or method. His teaching is based on traditional method. It is influenced by the mood of the day or occasion. This means that when he is happy and the right ambience is present, he might teach more than normal. Read more

Medical Conditions Information i

START (and brake and stop) the movements of your limbs using the timed pressure in your torso 1

Most traditional Chinese martial artists use ‘internal’, i.e. the timed squeezing of their torsos, to STOP or brake the momentum of limb movement. What you do is to START (and brake and stop) the movements of your limbs using the timed pressure in your torso.

Beijing Train Ticket Reservation Phone Number i

Shifu,

News you can use. According to an official of Beijing Railway Station, residents can dial 65260000 to book train tickets from between 2 to 20 days ahead of time. Read more

What is the priority in Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method? i

Foundations.
Yilu and Cannon Fist
Applications and Push Hands
Weapons and aided drills.

During form training, silk reeling or standing meditation, i am really relaxed and try to go deep into myself enjoying the feelings. 3

First of all, in Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, we do not use standing meditation. Read more

Getting to the workshop i

Getting to the workshop location and depart for the airport are the responsibility of the participants.

Some organizers arrange airport pick-ups while others do not. Check the workshop detailed information page for further information or you can contact the workshop organizer for details.

Meals at workshop i

There are no restrictions for meals at workshops. Typically some participants will go for a quick lunch as a group. Whenever Master Chen is present, students are expected to chip in a dollar or two to cover his meal.

There is normally a Saturday evening dinner. This is a more formal dinner. Students also contribute to Master Chen’s dinner expense. It is expected that nothing fancy or costly will be ordered.

Video and photos at workshops i

No video taping except by permission from the host. Read more

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