“To withdraw is to issue” is a taiji concept. To train the body to utilize levers is a method to incorporate this concept into taiji practice. In Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system, Hong Junsheng’s aphorism “Hand out elbow in” (In with elbow without the hand; out with hand without the elbow) is the realization of this concept on the upper body; while “Sink down to grind out” is the realization of the same concept on the lower body.
Allan has asked me to share my experience, so here are some of my impressions: Read more
This is volume one of the translation of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng’s book “Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method”. It was translated into English by Hong’s disciple Chen Zhonghua. The entire series contains 4 volumes (three more to be published). This volume contains the theory part of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng’s book.
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1. Beginning. 2. Foundations. 3. Negative Circle. 4. Double Positive Circle. 5. Double Negative Circle. 6. Elbow Exercises. 7. Yin Yang Separation Exercises. 8. Horizontal vs Vertical. 9. Elbow Hand Relationship. 10. Hand Foot Connection. 11. Moving Step Positive Circle. 12. Todd Elihu Yilu Demonstration. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 64 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:3/5 At:San Juan, Puerto Rico
Allan has asked me to share my experience, so here are some of my impressions: Read more
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We will be having a get together on the weekend of January 7th, 2012. All are invited. The Midwest clan will be gathering again in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Read more
Master,
How are you? It’s been several months since I saw you last. I am looking forward to seeing you again to listen to your teachings. I have been training daily without skipping. Read more
Here are my thoughts on this question. There are two parts to the answer:
Scot Jorgensen fought at continuous scoring in the karate system. Won silver.
The original verse is “That with shape and odor is an illusion; that without is the real thing.” I intentionally changed it to: “That with shape and odor is an illusion; that without could be real.” to:
- To see if people notice the change.
- To see if people notice the difference between the logic of the two different verses.
In our daily taiji life, we are often told, “It is not this, it is THAT!” This has been used to cover up for many of the problems in taijiquan such as in the case when the form is very bad the person will say “It is the internal aspect, not the form that matters,” “Taiji has no forms, if there is, it is empty.”
In serious taiji learning, one must first of all make sure that the form is present and is done according to the rules. Only after that one can talk about the internal aspect of the form.
This is very important in our taiji learning. When we are told to do something, it does not automatically mean something else that is similar and vice versa.
This is one of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng’s favorite sayings. It is a technical principle of his Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. By following this principle, many other important theoretical principles will start to manifest themselves eventually. This is the foundation of foundations in this system.
Master Chen Zhonghua’s 2010 Puerto Rico Workshop on Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method. Basic foundations and push hands techniques. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 82 min. In: English Year: 2010 Difficulty:2/5 At:San Juan, Puerto Rico
Scot Jorgensen at 65 kg won the 85 kg division at this fight.
This is a record of Master Chen Zhonghua’s 2011 Holland workshop on the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method sword form. Both choreography and some applications are taught at this workshop. Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 38 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:2/5 At:Holland
1. Beginning. 2. movement vs tranquility. 3. bending vs stretching. 4. listening energy. 6. Don’t move your hand! Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 46 min. In: English Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
This is a recording of the 2011 Zitongshan International Push Hands Competition. For general viewing only. It is not an instructional video. Presenter: Daqingshan international Taiji Training Center Length: 54 min. In: Chinese Year: 2011 Difficulty:1/5 At:Zitongshan, Shandong, China
After winning his weight category of Men – Moving Step (140 – 155 lbs), Nicholas Mann up-challenged the Gold Medalist of the next higher weight category, Men – Moving Step (156 – 170 lbs), and won.
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丁明业，男，1957年生，山东聊城人，现为聊城大学体育学院武术兼职教授。 Read more
Nick Mann is in red sash.
I am located in Beaverton, Oregon. If you have any questions, please let me know (carlos@practicalmethodbeaverton.com).
Kelvin Ho is the one with the black helmet. At the time of this video he had studied Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method for 2 years and this is his first push hands competition. He is a student of Chen Zhonghua.
Proper sequence for stepping in Yilu and push hand. Step need to be broken into three moves in order to have separation power.
2011年10月中旬，陈中华先生在香港授课后于25日回到大青山。27日，应吴绍志，李洪滨，董建波等人的邀请，从大青山来山东临沂授课。适值我在大青山侍师在侧，有幸同往。
27日下午，晁舰先生把我们接到临沂‘八马茶业’二楼一间宽敞的茶室内，大家边饮茶边向陈先生请教。当时在座的学生有吴绍志，李洪斌，董建波，崔爱萍，孙健，王姝心等人。
Raw notes and review by Calvin Chow
1. Foundation
A. Posture Training
Static posture of first form in Positive Circle. Horse stance – about 2 shoulder wide, rear foot point straight to the front. Front foot pointing 45 degree out and front foot heel is on the horizontal line of the rear foot toes. Rear hand rests on waist. Keep both kuas open, front hand stretches out with elbow vertical line not exceeding the top of thigh. Elbows always kept inside between thighs. Only hands can reach outside. Read more
Allan Haddad is Master Chen’s student in Toronto, and he started attending the workshops in May 2010. This match took place on Nov. 12, 2011 at 2011 Canadian Taiji Open Championships.
