Good turnout for Master Chen return from Daqingshan. We had good push hands with Steve Chan, and detailed individual circle correction. Photo by Jay Smith
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Comments and reviews of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, workshops and Master Chen Zhonghua.
Good turnout for Master Chen return from Daqingshan. We had good push hands with Steve Chan, and detailed individual circle correction. Photo by Jay Smith
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Master Chen Zhonghua’s Phoenix Workshop
October 15 (Tuesday) to 18 (Friday)
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I think everyone had a good time the other day. I wanted to say thank you to all who participated and those who hosted the event. I met people from Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois – Some experienced and some newer to Practical Method. We worked on Yilu, foundations, partner excersises and push hands. Everyone seemed genuine and receptive. Read more
It seems that I am growing with each year of practicing Taiji!
February 23/24th Maple Ridge workshop.
Well first of all, this was my first time meeting Sifu Chen and I meant to write this as soon as I got back from the workshop and everything was fresh in my head. I say that only because the sheer amount of information taught in this weekend seminar is astounding. In almost every other case you could never hope to learn quite so much on many diverse subjects in this short time for such a low cost. It’s very clear that Sifu Chen is very passionate about just teaching the real deal. Read more
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This is the Practical Method. By Flávio Prado de Aquino
It took me a bit to write about the seminar that took place in Brazil in early December, had to go through a deeper review process. Also, these days that followed the workshop with Master Chen, relive and tried to apply what I had been transmitted. It’s a lot to work on.
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Master Chen gave us detail correction of the circle, always more detail to discover in circle. We also did several push hand instruction session.
Master Chen gave a seminar in Guaratinguetá, Brazil (near São Paulo) in November 2012. He asked me to post my notes, and so here they are. I am posting the summarized version now, and will post more detail on these from time to time.
The seminar was amazing. Our teachers and students had the good fortune to be left with not just a lesson in Taiji, but also with lessons to be applied in their lives. Read more
Just one more Yilu…
Everyone was training inside, while i had chosen a small space in the yard outside by the entrance of the academy, Master Chen walked by and said -“oh, you really wanna get a sun tan”. It was really hot that day, but as i did my Yilus and sweat started covering my face, i remembered much of how all of this started, why i originally choose Martial Arts, and everything that lead me to Taiji. Read more
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I am very impressed with Steve’s demos, he is able to explain his actions exactly like Master Chen with no deviation. It’s like deja-vu. I have heard the same explanations from Master Chen in a different place at a different time. I can learn so much from him.
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For those of you that come from other taichi backgrounds and now do the Practical Method, I’m curious as to what led you along this path. Also, what was your first impression of the Practical Method style? I’ll tell you a little about my story. Read more
My disciple Michael Calandra will be in London from November 23 to the 28, 2012. Anyone interested in learning the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, please contact him. oikddojo@aol.com He will be officially teaching Karate on this tour. His website: http://www.seishinkanonline.com/
This time we are joined by Ernest from Holland, Kim from Florida, Bruce from Denver and Carmen from Sacramento. Master Chen cover many topics but focused on detail of Six Sealing Four Closing foundation action.
The unique feature of Practical Method is embodied in this move as it uses the grinding of two cylinders to generate power. Master Chen Read more
1. positive circle: elbow in.
2. Yin yang separation in push hands.
3. The concept of “settle” (sink).
4. The use of primitive language.
5. How to stretch. Front must move forward. Back must move backward. Middle must stay “non moving”.
6. Separated movements. Incremental movements. Read more
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Once again, the Ottawa group with the hard work of Daniel and Rachelle hosted a great weekend seminar. Over the course of three days, Master Chen shared his knowledge and experience in the secrets of training in the Chen Style Practical Method. . Read more
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Every student got to show the circle and get corrections. I was rotating my wrist which feel natural but is wrong. I wouldn’t notice this mistake on my own without being pointed out and feeling the correct arm movement on Master Chen circle.
I heard that Master Chen has left the mountain to begin his journey home, stopping over Vancouver for a workshop.Lucky for the fulltime students there since Master Chen extended his stay by a few weeks to oversee the site development. As it has been posted here and in facebook group, Daqingshan is expanding its training facility as it become the center of taiji training for Wulian county. Read more
Steve Chan, Chen Xu and Ling Ziming from the Daqingshan International Taiji Training Center participated at the 2012 Beijing Chen Style Taijiquan Competition from August 17 to 19, 2012. Steve won gold in the 75-79 kg category; Chen Xu gold in the 60 kg category; Ling Ziming won silver in the 65 kg category.
Levi Sowers and J. R. Clevenger attended the Midwest CMA Championships in Columbia Missouri. They had a good showing in representing the Practical Method. Levi Sowers won a gold in form, fixed step pushhands, and sword (he was the only sword so that does not count). J.r. Clevenger got silver in restricted step , form, and moving step. They both lost to Stephen Taylor in moving step, who trained on the mountain this year.
Gene, Lao and Andrew went to the 33rd international CAM-AM martial arts tournament on Saturday. They competed in forms and push hands. Lao was awarded 2 bronze in moving step push hands and Andrew was awarded 1.
Hi everybody,
I’ve been now here on the mountain for about 3 weeks, and all together I will stay for 3 month. Here I want to give a first review about the past time.
During our first week Master Chen Zhonghua was still here, but then he left for about one month, so now is the time were we are without him here on Daqinghshan. Read more
I am so happy that Master Chen will visit Phoenix on Nov. 10 and 11 (Saturday and Sunday, based on most recent update). If people from out of town would like to visit and join us, I can host two more people in my house. Can’t wait.
Lots of Yilu, Cannon Fist repetition. Push Hands drills and free play on Sunday.
- April 10-13, 2012 Private lessons
- April 14-15, 2012 Public Workshop on Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng.
- Saturday: 9:00 am -12:00 pm: Review of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Yilu first half. 2:00 pm-5:00 pm: Complete Foundations and Second half of Yilu Evening: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm: free lecture on Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method theory and history. Read more
Hello Taiji – people!
With a few other people, there are also going to the mountain this year, I joined the private training in Berlin. We trained in a very friendly, warm atmosphere and done a lot of push-hands. It was really helpful to learn more about, especially when you have the possibility to do push-hands with very different people. I learned a lot about fundamental principles in Taiji practical method. Read more
This workshop is sponsored by Pavel Codl and assisted by Steve Chan. Thanks to all who came to the workshop during this important Easter holiday weekend.
Hi my name is Sarah and I`m learning Chen Taijiquan – Practical Method – now for 13 months. Last week I had the pleasure to meet Master Chen Zonghua for the first time. I was a bit nervous the day before but actually it was not neccessary, Master Chen Zhonghua turned out to be a very nice and easy going person. Read more
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