(translated by Michael Koh of Singapore)
TaiJi Quan is a special and unique martial art from China. Similar to Chinese calligraphy, classics culture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she is both profound and captivating. Causes many practitioners to train night and day, laboriously and diligently. However, the number of people who has mastered this art is like stars at dawn, far and few. My story of my Taiji journey is divided to before and after I come to know Master Chen Zhong Hua. This is my brief testimony as a show of gratitude (to Master Chen).
Michael Koh is in HK visiting us. He brought along a local friend K.V. to our usual Monday night practice. Along with K.T. and John, we practiced from 8pm to 10 pm. We did some drills and push hand, and lots of discussion on Taiji principle. I am hosting Michael in my brand spanking new place in the countryside. We talked more about Taiji till 2 in the morning before we turned in:
The rhythm to producing better taiji
The alarm sounds quietly, it is a bit before 5 am and daybreak with its new light is peeking between the curtains.
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A clip from the Ireland 2010 workshop.
Taiji movement is similar to movement of the umbrella top, which is controlled by the ring around its handle.
Videos below.
Master Chen:
I have a question for you. I have heard you use the term “power up” quite a bit in the context of push hands. Can you elaborate on this some more, as I am not quite clear on what this exactly is since I have not been able to meet you yet or experience this myself. Perhaps a mini-lesson would be possible.
Thanks!
Gary Readore
为追思恩师而作
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一、关于基本功
单手圈：手臂放松，身体保持不动，坐腕（手腕伸直），肘顶肋，力落在后脚；出手不出肘，收肘不收手；手要高于肩，头不动手不抬肩下沉
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This time is the third time I went to DaQingshan. I feel excited. I was lucky to have attended the first Daqingshan Chen style taijiquan practical method training course by Master Chen and Hong Sen, my father.
Brennan Toh set a new record of 150 Yilus in one day on June 26th, 2011. Two days before his taiji brother Steven Chan left. Steven previously set a record of 124 in one day. Yilu repetition is designed to train body endurance and integrity. It was said that Chen Fake did 25 yilus a day for many years consistently. Way to go, Brennan!
These notes were compiled by myself throughout the workshop held July 2-3. I have done my best to recapture important topics, therefore any inaccuracies are entirely on my behalf. The notes are presented as they were written – chronological and point form. Read more
Author: Cai Shengye Length: 44 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
Trailer on Tudou
Below are all the notes I took during this workshop, although they do not cover every day. Thank you so very much Master Chen and Allan, as well as everyone who attended. It was another excellent workshop, and was great to meet Ronnie, Charles, Lee, Drew, and Carlos. Read more
Collection of mini lessons.
Internal Connection, Maintain Line from Rear Foot, Push Along Every Joints, Hand Foot Connection, Pull Into a Wall, Gears Move in Opposite Direction, Conversion of Power, Hand Can Not Move Backward. Stretch to Pull,
Establish Center
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 35 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Maple Ridge B.C.
1。 Ni Yuanhai. 2. Chen Jinyuan. 3. Cai Shengye, 4. Yang Yingjian. 5. Chen Wuxing, 6. Li Enjiu. 7. Chen Yougang.
Author: Li Enjiu and others Length: 38 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
Push Hand instruction and correction. Two segments oF Master Chen with Steve Chan, next are Steve Chan with Levi, Sun Jian, and Brennan
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 15 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:4/5 At:Daqingshan
Han Yue is a disciple of Grandmaster Li Enjiu.
Wang Zhenguo was born in August 1984. He is a 12th generation lineage holder of Chen Style Taijiquan. Read more
Master Chen Zhonghua’s 1999 seminar in Toronto for the Canadian Taijiquan Federation members. The seminar touches upon qigong, taiji theory and push hands. The video and sound results are less than desirable in this historical video.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 327 min. In: English Year: 1999 Difficulty:3/5 At:Toronto
Tons of taiji applications, especially qinna techniques by Master Wang Jinxuan at the first annual Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taijiquan Conference and Competition.
Author: Wang Jinxuan Length: 43 min. In: Mandarin Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
Just finished the first day of the seminar. There are about 30 people from the cities of Wulian, Rizhao, Lin Yi, etc. There will be more people coming the next few days. We also have several groups from Weifang. Read more
Nicholas Mann is a Chen Style Tai Chi practitioner and instructor who lives in Guelph Ontario. His exposure to Tai Chi over the past four years has been comprehensive as well as thorough. Since beginning formal Tai Chi instruction in Victoria in 2006, Nicholas has been to China twice, both times to participate in three month long residential training courses offered at the Daqingshan Mountain Resort.
These courses were instructed by Nicholas’ current teacher Master Chen Zhonghua. Chen Zhonghua is the International Standard Bearer of the Hong Junsheng Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method System. During these courses Nicholas was given certification of completion of the full time instruction course offered by Master Chen Zhonghua. Along with his current classes in Guelph, Nicholas is also continuing to learn from Master Chen Zhonghua at workshops held in Toronto tri-yearly.
Growing up Nicholas was always involved in sports and martial arts. He wrestled throughout high school and during this time Nicholas won a place on team Ontario and a trip to the National Jr. Wrestling Championships and he also won a Silver Medal at the Ontario winter games. During university Nicholas trained in Boxing and Mui Tai Boxing before settling down with Wing-Chun Kung Fu. Nicholas learned Wing- Chun for two year from Sifu Robert Gould before completing his Philosophy Degree and moving to Victoria, BC where he was introduced to Tai Chi and his current teacher Master Chen Zhonghua.
Two movies on students at Daqingshan interacting with high level champions, as another way to learn taiji.
Author: Liu Ni, etc. Length: 35 min. In: English & Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
I started learning the Practical Method from video in February of this year (2011). Because I had studied Chen Style Taijiquan since 2006 and did not have a Practical Method teacher in my area, I thought I could learn from the wealth of information and videos available on the Practical Method website.
My first videos were the Basic Foundations and Yilu (First Routine) Detailed Instructions. I have since bought the Energy Alignment videos and various Mini Lessons. I also recommend Yilu Corrections.
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