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Practical Method Sydney – Review of Yilu First 13 Moves i

by Brian Chung on 2024/11/02

At our Practical Method class in Sydney, Australia today, we recorded videos of the first 13 moves of Yilu for review. I provided students with the following feedback for training and continued learning. This will benchmark our current ability, and to see whether the body has changed in the future. We are looking forward to seeing Master Chen in Sydney on 7-8th December next month!
 
 

Brian https://youtu.be/ryO4MQxaeMs

  1. #1 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. R shoulder is raised causing a corner. Adjust R elbow and stretch armpit open.
  2. #4 Single Whip. Bend the elbows more, open the armpits. R hand hold a firm hook.
  3. #5 Turn Left and Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. R shoulder was raised. Adjust R elbow and stretch armpit open.
  4. #9 Walk Obliquely in Twist Steps. Lost the stretch while turning.
  5. #11 Wade Forward in Twist Steps. Rear shoulder was raised.
  6. #12 The Fist of Covering Hand. R elbow points to the floor.

 

Bethany https://youtu.be/Nvz9NmKWbtE

  1. #1 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Shovel out step sequence not clear.
  2. #3 Six Sealing Four Closing. Direction of feet is at 45 degrees. Left foot is on the toes, heel up.
  3. #4 Single Whip. Review sequence of moves.
  4. #9 Walk Obliquely in Twist Steps. Fetch Water stretch from front hand to rear shoulder, do not lose it.
  5. #10 Second Closing. Review sequence, elbow in was missed.
  6. #12 The Fist of Covering Hand. R elbow points to the floor, R fist is horizontal, L hand & elbow pulls back.
  7. #13 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Review sequence.

Brian’s Comment: Overall very good. Most moves are clear. Focus on the (1) sequence of moves (2) elbow in, hand out (3)clarity of stepping.

 

James https://youtu.be/UnXgHoV9G-U

  1. #1 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Clarity of shovel out stepping. Sequence, missed a move when stepping R forwards, there must be a stop. Elbow in to 合住, do not disperse.
  2. #3 Six Sealing Four Closing. Direction of feet is at 45 degrees. Left foot is on the toes, heel up.
  3. #5 Turn Left and Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Sequence, missed a move when stepping R forwards, there must be a stop. Elbow in to 合住, do not disperse.
  4. #8 First Closing. L hand, L elbow, R hand, R elbow must be on a line.
  5. #10 Second Closing. Do not withdraw the L hand off the line.
  6. #11 Wade Forward in Twist Steps. Make a pause when you pull both elbows and feet in. 合住, do not disperse.
  7. #12 The Fist of Covering Hand. Review sequence, missed double push down.

Brian’s Comment: Good progress. Slow down a little to get each move sequentially clear. Focus on size (so big there is nothing outside of it, so small there is nothing inside of it) and clarity of stepping.

 

Paul https://youtu.be/7ptVlrkyfD8

  1. #2 Block Touching the Coat. When stretching the two hands out, do not allow your shoulder to raise. Sink the chest down.
  2. #3 Six Sealing Four Closing. In positive circle out with hand, do not stand up, and do not allow your shoulder to raise.
  3. #7 Brush The Knee. Review elbow positions.
  4. #10 Second Closing. Throughout all stepping, do not change level. The body must not go up and down.

Brian’s Comment: Very good. You must put a lid on your shoulders. This will force your body to compress and stretch. Do not go up and down when stepping.

 

Francis https://youtu.be/f6xb7KMUXik

  1. #1 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Pull in with L elbow, do not flip your L hand. Do not stand up when R knee comes up.
  2. #3 Six Sealing Four Closing. Maintain Tile Hand when going into Single Whip. L hand must point away from yourself.
  3. #5 Turn Left and Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Do not stand up when R knee comes up.
  4. #10 Second Closing. Do not fully straighten the L elbow, always have a bend.
  5. #11 Wade Forward in Twist Steps. Do not withdraw L hand when stepping forwards.

Brian’s Comment: Overall good sequence and clarity. Focus on becoming smaller and holding it (合住) by elbow in, chest down. Maintain a bend in the elbow (never straighten) will allow you to help open the shoulder.

 

John https://youtu.be/EP1Lnczp-ZU

  1. #1 Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar. Stepping of L foot must follow 1-2-3 sequence. Front heel out, shift forward, rear foot pull in.
  2. #2 Block Touching the Coat. Stepping of R foot must follow 1-2-3 sequence.
  3. #7 Brush the Knee in Oblique Stance. Review sequence.
  4. #9 Walk Obliquely in Twist Steps. Fetch Water, maintain the stretch from front hand to rear shoulder.
  5. #10 Second Closing. As L hand grinds out, the chest must sink down to get out of the way. Connection is L hand to rear foot.
  6. #11 Wade Forward in Twist Steps. Review sequence. Pull both elbows and foot in.

Brian’s Comment: Overall very good balance and harmony of the body. Fixing the hand, pulling the elbow and opening the armpit will help open your shoulder.

Sydney Classes – Brian Chung i

by Brian Chung on 2019/01/01

Sydney Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy

Practical Method Sydney 澳洲悉尼實用拳法

Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method 陈氏太极拳实用拳法
Classes: Sunday 8:00am to 9:30am – Brian Chung
No classes on all public holidays or long weekends
Curriculum: Chen Stye Taijiquan Practical Method
Foundations, Yilu (First Routine), Erlu (Second Routine), Theory, Push Hands
Location Details: Bradfield Plaza, Broughton St at Pitt St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
Instructor: Brian Chung
Fee: $310 per term.

Payment link: https://square.link/u/FC9Cmfop

Schedule 2025:

Term 1: 12 Jan to 30 Mar

Term 2: 6 Apr to 6 Jul

Term 3: 13 Jul to 28 Sep

Term 4: 12 Oct to 21 Dec

Privates are also available.
Contact: For more information and registration, please contact:
Brian Chung
practicalmethodau@gmail.com
+61 423 035 857
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/practicalmethodsydney

Nathan Heintz Accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s Disciple on July 28, 2018 i

by Nathan on 2018/08/07

Heintz DiscipleNathan Heintz was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple on July 28, 2018 at the North American Practical Method Training Camp in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The discipleship ceremony also welcomed Spencer Jones and Edward Liaw as disciples. Read more

Association for Practical Method founded in Austria, Europe i

by Pawel Mueller on 2018/03/13

Master Chen Zhonghua visiting Pawel Müller in Vienna, Austria.

After becoming a disciple last year I solidified my plans about my future with Practical Method. One result is the foundation of an official association in Austria. After some back and forth with the responsible officials regarding the association rules we, Fabian K. and Pawel M. got the permission to begin our association activities.

Our association is registered as acting globally and not only in Austria. This opens new possibilities for the European community which is emerging now, since people from other countries can become members, too, benefiting from our services.
An association allows us to act as an official entity, like a company. We can now easily access public training space and be official partners for schools, companies and other projects.

It’s exciting. We are eager to begin our work and establish our association in Austria and abroad. It’s a long way, but so is learning Practical Method which equipped us with the right set of tools already through our training: continuous work and time.
We are preparing materials for marketing new events now. There will be new courses in and around Vienna and we’re planing events to promote Practical Method.

Who wants to be part of it? Just send us an email to pawel.mueller@gmail.com.

 

And the name of our association

Practical Method Taijiquan Österreich

Verein zur Förderung der traditionellen chinesischen Kampfkunst „Practical Method Taijiquan“ in Österreich 

 

In English, please

Practical Method Taijiquan Austria

Association for promoting the traditional Chinese martial art “Practical Method Taijiquan” in Austria. 

 

 

Ketong Lin i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2013/02/20

Also known as KT, KT Lin. Male. Born in 1953. Now live in Hong Kong.

Studies Wu Style Taijiquan briefly from Grandmaster Ma Changxun in early 1980s.

Started to learn Practical Method from Master Chen Zhonghua since October 2009 and became an indoor disciple of Master Chen in May 2011.

Visited Daqingshan once a year since 2009. Wrote LEARNING PRACTICAL METHOD ON DAQINGSHAN (1), (2) and (3) to record his experience in learning Practical Method.

Authorized Instructor List 5

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2012/03/22

Below are the students authorized by Master Chen to teach Practical Method
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Allan Belsheim: Edmonton i

by webmaster on 2010/05/31

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My Odyssey with TaijiQuan 3

by webmaster on 2010/05/05

by Kim Allbritain

The following is a brief account as to how I became involved with Chen Taiji in the first place. The first 20 years or so…….. Read more