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
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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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Greater Vancouver 2014-03 Workshop
Master Chen gave students a test on observation. In learning students have to see and distinguish what is relevant to taiji training. The best Taiji learning comes through the master demonstrating on the student, but when he is interacting Read more
Introduction for new students of Practical Method, how to practice, body orientation, opening the kua, foot placement. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 29 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
“Principles are the overall guidelines” “whenever I ran into difficulties I must rely on the principles” Read more
All taiji techniques must be from the 13 postures. All 13 postures must be from the separation of yin and yang. Read more
Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system produces power through many ways such as structure, angles and adherence. The result is that this type of power is perceived as real in the eyes of the opponent but not such in the eyes of the practitioner himself/herself. This type of power is called perceived power. Read more
The purpose of training is to enhance the hardness of the body in every aspect. This is a quality issue. Read more
Movements are in the bones; rotations are in the joints. All Practical Method movements are straight movements. The system requires rotations. Rotations are achieved in two ways: Read more
The understanding of vertical movements (line) and horizontal movements (line) is vital. Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system requires that all movements must be along the vertical line, not the horizontal line. Read more
Suspended head is an important principle of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method. The suspended head allows the vertical stretch of the body to take place. This creates two lines in the body: 1) head left foot vertical line. 2) head right foot vertical line. Read more
The contacting point must stay in contact with the opponent. Don’t add anything or take away anything. By following this technical principle, one is also complying with the principle of indirect power. Read more
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Lesson on foundations (Block Touching Coat 1, BTC1) which train leg and arm stretch, separation and connection. BTC1 applications were taught exclusively. Read more
Every push in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system must be converted into a pull. This is a major concept. Read more
