Today was Suhels last day, now he is heading back to Berlin. We had a great time together, thanks to everybody for all support. I felt like everybody was supporting each other very much, so although Master Chen Zhonghua was not here on the mountain we did train and learn a lot. Here’s todays grouppicture:
I started learning the Yilu form in October 2011 and only recently completed learning all 81 moves. This was probably the 5th-6th Yilu I have performed end-to-end without interruption. My moves in the 2nd half are still not very smooth and full of mistakes.
This place is called Austimer Beach, about 1.5 hour train south from Sydney. I was trying to catch the sun rising, but too bad it was blocked by the cloud that morning.
Another set of videos on the new video server
 Toronto Workshop 4-1 |
 Toronto Workshop 4-2 |
 Toronto Workshop 4-3 Taiji Applications |
 “Toronto Workshop 11-09-26-5” |
1. Beginning. 2. Matching: transfer the power to another spot. 3. Practicing near the Berlin Wall. 4. How to transfer energy downwards. 5. More on circles. 6. Bring out the power of the middle. Read more
20 minutes of mini lesson on several aspects of rotation. Movements vs tranquility, applications and demonstrations are shown in this video. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 20 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:2/5 At:Edmonton
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
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Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Toronto |
| Instructor: | Master Chen Zhonghua |
| Date: | Sep 20 – 23, 2012 |
| Time: | 9 am to 5 pm |
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| Topics: | Theory, foundations, yilu (first routine), and push hands |
| Fee: | $300 for 4 days, $240 for 3 days, $160 for 2 days, $100 for 1 day, $100/hr for private lesson. |
| For more information and registration, please contact: Kelvin Ho kelvin.ho@kawai.ca 416-903-3751 Toronto Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/practical.method.toronto/ |
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At the second annual Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taiji and Health Conference and Competition.
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1. Beginning. 2. Hand-Elbow connection. 3. Movement and tranquility relationship. 4. Suspended (stretched) force. 5. Transfer of power through a fixed point. 6. What does smooth mean? 7. Lock contacting point and transfer Read more
Every workshops has a different flavor depending on the student groups. In Toronto, Master Chen usually talk more about theory and has lively discussion with the small group of students.
 “Toronto Workshop 11-09-26-1” |
 “Toronto Workshop 11-09-26-2” |
 “Toronto Workshop 11-09-26-3” |
 “Toronto Workshop 11-09-26-4” |
Fulltime students went to Yiyuan to enter the push hand competition
Thanks to Michael Winkler for the recording
In a simple ceremony at the Seishinkan dojo in New York, John Upshaw was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. Other disciples present at the event: Michael Calandra and Todd Elihu. Read more
Chen Xu is staying at Daqingshan this summer. He switched to practical method after pushing with Charlie Gordon in 2010 tournament.
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.
Massimo Neresini of Italy is accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s 91th disciple. The ceremony was witnessed by disciples Giuseppe Bon from Italy,Pavel Codl from Prague, and Steven Chan from Canada
Steve lost to Wang Feng at the Second Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taijiquan Conference and Competition in May 2012.
“Don’t Move!” was joined by Carmen Farruggia of Sacramento, CA, USA.
Did Yilu on the ship while cruising on St Lawrence River. The deck was rocking, the wind was blowing. The condition for Tai Chi was very difficult. I lost balance in the very first a few moves in the first try.
Master Chen once mentioned, that every student of Taiji is supposed to spent a lot of time on the floor. I guess this time it was my turn. Here is my report from EuroTour of Master Chen as I saw it. This article should be read as short personal report rather than anything else.
Link to Prague Private Video
It is nearly time, again, to say goodbye to the great scenery, Taiji brothers and sisters, the local folks, and the great food here on Daqingshan. I am due for this report.
I have only one suggestion to offer my fellow Taiji brothers and sisters for their quests, and that is to watch Shifu. At that, to put it bluntly: shut up, and watch. Read more
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 45 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Prague
Review: http://practicalmethod.com/2012/05/prague-private-sessions-its-floor-time/
First 13 moves corrections.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 8 min. In: English Year: 2012 Difficulty:1/5 At:Ottawa
1. Beginning. 2. Basic applications. 3. 13 moves training. 4. Use your opponent’s power to move yourself. 5. Touch, don’t push. 6. Move yourself by using your opponent’s power. 7. Work with directions. 8. General theory and explanations. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 72 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Germany
