Private lesson on the details of how inward and outward movement in Taiji, How to maintain vertical line in torso, Clarity in power, Move incrementally.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 22 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Maple Ridge
video by Yaron Seidman
All comments are welcome:
You can also see this video here (useful from within China, no YouTube stream):
http://www.practicalmethod.de/de/videos/taijiquan/tui-shou-pushhands/video/183
Carmelo and Eric from Sacramento joined us this workshop. The theme of this workshop is when student follow Master Chen instruction, they will get stuck, and we have to learn to be comfortable getting in this position.
We did a new stepping exercise to bear out power from the waist to the arm, I find this exercise hard to get the alignment right, especially when trying it out with resistance
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Rachel, Daniel, and James did an excellent job organizing an Open House and Workshop for the Weekend of April 05-06, 2014. On a beautiful spring morning, more than 50 people gathered to learn about the Chen Style Practical Method and to meet one of its distinguished proponents, Master Joseph Chen Zhonghua. |
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In Line with Energy Training, Replacement Move in Taiji,
The Cement in the Form
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 31 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:4/5 At:Berlin
By Pawel Müller
Regarding DQS: I like it very much. I’m not practicing so much (only 4-5 hours daily) because I also try to learn chinese. Last weekend I become a cameraman and recorded some scenes for a short Read more
Partner training in matching incoming push and application
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 6 min. In: English & Chinese Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Oakland
Application Training for “Block Touching Coat” and “Brush the Knee”. Another training for “climbing move” a way to go around resistance Read more
Daqingshan Castle At Night
Mini lesson about finding triangle structure in the body
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 4:50 In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Iowa
Mini lesson on how suspended head make for a stronger structure
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 7 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Iowa
Video by Michael Winkler. New stabilized re render from Youtube
I just made it home from the workshop in Puerto Rico. I had a wonderful time, far too short. Master Chen’s teaching and guidance was exemplary as usual and much appreciated.
I met and made a lot of new friends, brothers and sisters on this path to learning Chen. A special thanks to Raul Pujol, Rafael and Olga for their kindness and hospitality. They made the trip easy and enjoyable.
I will definitely get another trip planned for the near future where we can get together for some training and more. Thanks again guy’s.
A viewer on Youtube ask this question
Is he really saying you should keep your body static like that while moving your arms and legs independently of it? That doesn’t seem to be in line with taiji principles, nor does it appear to be what is going on when he’s actually pushing someone
This is the video where the question is from, 1. The human body and machine. 2. Shoulder-torso separation. 3. Upper and lower body separation
How would you answer his comment?
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Lining up and Connecting, Learning Process
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Berlin
I came upon this picture from Chen Xin book 陈氏太极拳图说 Illustrated Canon of Chen Taijiquan. It strikes me that the spiral lines is drawn carefully to go through the major joints.
Spiral is the structure that allow to return incoming force outward, think of drill bits that extract material upward as it drill inward. Master Chen also explain the spiral mechanic in this video Read more
Explanation on static/stable power and how to train for it.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 7 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Iowa
Demonstration of Yilu applications
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 6 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:3/5 At:Iowa
Wuxi is a city west of Shanghai on Tai Hu Lake. Here are some photos of Chen Zhonghua’s Practical Method workshop in Wuxi on March 22-23, 2014
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This is my first trip to Wuxi. I came with Chen Xu, Zili and Pavel. We came via Jinan yesterday. Read more
Mini lesson on three steps in circle: in with elbow, turn with the waist, out with hand.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 5 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Iowa
I will hold another beginners workshop in Berlin just before the workshop with Master Chen Zhonghua.
It is hosted by the Technical University, fee is just 44,- € for externals!
Date & Time: May 3./4., 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Place: TU-Berlin, adress & map see …here
Sign up … here after April 1, or email to: mail[at]practicalmethod.de
Further information … here
Mini lesson on how to apply a lever on the opponent, explaining the steps of setting up an anchor and staying on.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 9 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:2/5 At:Iowa
Here’s Alex, one of my students, after one year training. All comments are welcome:
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Workshop with Master Chen Zhonghua in Berlin, Germany on May 6 – May 8 (Tue-Thu).
Public Workshop: 9:00-12:00 am
Private for disciples & teachers: 2:00-5:00 pm
Details and application … here.
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