In this video, Master Chen teaches an advanced method of Yilu training.
In each move there should be torque power, and it is generated by separating each movement to horizontal and vertical portions.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 12 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:4/5 At:Maple Ridge
2011 edition of Master Chen Zhonghua’s corrections of student Yilus. This is collection of 18 correction videos from Daqingshan full time student year of 2011.
Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 10-20 min each. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort, etc.
Correction videos hosted on Youtube
Author: Li Enjiu Length: 73 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
During an evening of art and calligraphy demonstration, Master Cai Shengye started showing some yilu moves and their applications in the multipurpose room of the Yulange Hotel on Daqingshan in May, 2011. Students involved are Nicholas Fung and Daniel Mroz.
Author: Cai Shengye Length: 18 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
We will be having our summer get together the weekend of July 23 and 24 at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. We will be working on Yilu forms, foundations, applications and push hands. All skill levels are invited to attend. There are motel/hotel rooms available in McGregor, but it is advisable to book early, McGregor is a casino town and the rooms are usually full. One can also check for rooms in nearby Marquette and Guttenberg, Iowa. There are camping spots available at the park. http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/pikes_peak.html For more information, contact John Upshaw (319) 404-3962.
One concept which seems to come up in almost every lesson and principle Master Chen teaches is connection. But what does “being connected” actually mean? How do we achieve it and what are the benefits of being connected? I think these are all important questions that any serious Chen Style Taijichuan Practical Method student needs to explore and understand in order to gain a deeper understanding of this complex art. While most practioners seem to focus on the external choreography of the art, which is the first step and the foundation of the Yilu, I think the answer to what connection is can only be found by focusing on what happens inside the body. Taiji is, after all, an internal martial art!
Author: Li Enjiu Length: 70 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Daqingshan Mountain Resort for Taiji
Demonstration of distinct move Yilu. Correction of initial closing. Explanation of intention in redirecting opponent energy.
Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 18 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Daqingshan
A continuation on push hand lesson, how to add after matching the opponent’s force. In this clip Master Chen Zhonghua demonstrated adding force toward the opponent while maintaining the balance of matching power.
Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 12 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Maple Ridge
Hu Wenze was born on May 27, 1992 in Linzhi, Zibo, Shandong, China. He went to Yang Zhou University in 2010.
This video is in Chinese.
Master Chen corrected circles of 12 students. Good video to see if you have the same mistakes.
Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 27 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Daqingshan
It took me 51 hours to get home, but I am still carrying the spirit of DQS with me. It had been such an experience that will be impossible for me to ever forget.
The DQS experience is unique in that I don’t need to worry about anything else apart from Taiji, and every student there was trying to do the same. Read more
First Annual Daqingshan Hong Junsheng International Taijiquan Seminars and Competition
A basic principle of push hand is first to match opponent’s force. In these two videos Master Chen Zhonghua shows different ways to match the opponent’s force, e.g: stepping back, changing the angle, switching weight, etc. Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 3:56 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:Maple Ridge
In this video, Master Chen Zhonghua points out some finer details of Erlu to Steve Chan.
Author: Chen Zhonghua Length: 13 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:4/5 At:Daqingshan
Practical Tai Chi is breaking new ground by teaching the ancient art of Tai Chi while avoiding the ‘lingo’ and mystique usually associated with it. The focus of instruction tends towards the practical benefits of the art and the language used during instruction is also straight forward, avoiding the typical use of ambiguous and mystical language. Read more
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Today, we recorded Yilus of Master Chen students from Wulian and Rizhao.
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Clip from Suspended Head Mini Lesson
Recently, students from Rizhao, Lijin and Weifang came to Daqingshan International Taijiquan Training Center to visit and learn from Master Chen Zhonghua.
This is a lengthy review of how I came to know Master Chen, make it to DaQingShan(DQS), and what it was like on the mountain while I was there. At the end, I will post some of my raw notes from the many days on the mountain and some pictures. Read more
