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Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Toronto |
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 66 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
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On yet another perfect autumn weekend in Ottawa, Master Chen guided his disciples and Taiji enthusiasts through the intricate art of Taijiquan. With meticulous planning, organizers Rachelle, Daniel, and James curated three days of intense training, immersing participants in Taiji history, philosophy, and the distinctive principles of the Practical Method.
A highlight of the workshop was an entire day dedicated to the hidden art of Pao Chui, offering attendees a rare opportunity to deepen their understanding. |
Special thanks to the dedicated students from Toronto and Montreal who made the long journey to experience hands-on training with Master Chen.
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Application and Alignment practice for Arm
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:2/5 At:Ottawa
Detailed instruction and practice on correct torso arm alignment for power
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 12 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:2/5 At:Ottawa
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 10 min. In: English Year: 2014 Difficulty:1/5 At:Berlin
I have a question regarding the training speed of Yilu. I remember Chen Laoshi saying, that doing two slow and one fast Yilu (and then again two slow, one fast) would be good. But I am not sure about the context anymore. Here on Daqinshan the „group“ prefer to do fast Yilus (like 4:30 minutes), instead of slow ones (like 8 minutes).
What I would like to know is, if there is a certain method to train Yilu (like two slow – one fast) or if the speed is just depending on the circumstances (learning level, day`s form and so on).
Thank you!
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 8 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:2/5 At:Berlin
Camille from Port Alberni, and Phil from California joined us.
Four days focused on yilu correction. Master Chen went around while we did yilu and gave lessons based on our errors.
For me, this experience pushed my envelope of what is required from yilu, and I feel a difference on the last day, how my body is more stable in doing it. Master Chen reminded me to keep practicing correctly otherwise I will revert to my old habit.
Some points from my notes:
- keep the head not moving (this engages the core)
- keep the arm shoulder level, while adjusting below
I noticed this kind of motion before from Master Chen but only starting to feel the effect of it in my stability.
In a way Yilu is a progressive system, I only notice the higher difficulty requirement if my body can perform it and can tell the difference when I do it correctly.
Applications Training
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:2/5 At:Italy
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:1/5 At:Italy
Triangles in the body, training for the three spots.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 29 min. In: English Year: 2014 Difficulty:3/5 At:Maple Ridge
Body rotation as one piece to generate power.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 5 min. In: English Year: 2014 Difficulty:2/5 At:Italy
Stretch and ground at the same time
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 18 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan
Step two in the learning process (following the observation) is “to copy”. Here on DQS the chinese guys nearly all do the positive circle like Chen Laoshi is doing them in his yilu from 2013. I was used to pull the elbow in as much as possible and changed that, after the observation, that they all are doing it differently. Some days ago, Chen Laoshi corrected my positive circle and I had to pull the elbow far more in.
The question for me is not, if the chinese guys are doing it right or wrong, because the outer appearance is variable uppon your level (as I understand), the question is HOW TO KNOW, WHAT TO COPY?
My conclusion is for now, not to copy anyone, except Chen Laoshi.
The problem is, that it was said, that we also have to learn from each other, but perhaps that is more related to pushand- and drillsituations.
What do you think?
Please comment on what this video is showing.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 1:33 In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 4 min. In: English Year: 2014 Difficulty:1/5 At:Edmonton
Taiji movements must follow certain required rules. This video shows the type of movements required in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. Other types of movements are not allowed.
It is said that you can obtain an idea of the skill level of an instructor by the quality of his/her students. Not only by how they move and fight, but also who they are. These are all things that are a direct reflection to the lineage of a martial art with a focused and true path.
Master Chen asked me, shortly before accepting me as one of his disciples, if there was one point, or a moment where I noticed improvement in my practice. While at the time I did not recall such a defining moment, and was unable to provide an answer, I now realize it. For me, it was the moment I decided to trust. Simple really. I had trained martial arts for years in the past, with instructors of different philosophies, not all of which lead me toward my goals, in fact some personal derailment was a direct result of a particular lineages philosophies, others did me a world of good. For me, I needed a system that is consistent in its teachings, as well as consistent in its people. A system with a proven history that could also offer hope of future goals if I just followed the procedure, and truly opened myself to it.
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Gaining , Switching position, fajin and chi
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 81 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
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Alignment Taking out slack
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 20 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
When I first studied practical method in Nov. 2009, there were a few things that made a long lasting impression. They were:
- In with elbow no hand, out with hand no elbow.
- Don’t move
- Yilu, which is made up of only positive and negative circles.
Many beginners including myself usually ask the following questions:
- How did you (Master Chen) know to do that?
- How can I not move?
- What can I do that myself?
- How do I train that?
Hand/elbow connection, Nature of power, Wall as a fixed spot
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 23 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
Video on the difference of Rotation and Revolution movement in Practical Method system.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 1 min. In: English Year: 2013 Difficulty:1/5 At:Perth
Out with hand theory and practice
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 3 min. In: English Year: 2015 Difficulty:1/5 At:Edmonton
Already some time ago now I had an interesting discussion with another person from Germany. There was one aspect showing up, which in principle could be very interessting for all of us who want to learn Taiji.
Here and there Master Chen did point out that in Taijiquan (or at least our style of Taijiquan ..) there is nothing which is related to anything we know from normal life, to the contrary, in general things are totally opposite. Right? Read more
