This interview we conducted with Chen Zhonghua, is the prepublication version of an article which appeared in the Fall of 2005 issue of TaiChi Magazine. It is offered here as a source for future discussion and feedback, for interests of the readers. Read more
June 15-Sept. 15, 2010. Daqingshan, Shandong, China. Read more
May – July, 2009 on Daqingshan, China. Read more
Sept. – Dec. 2008. Daqingshan Mountain Resort, China. Read more
May 1-July 1, 2007. Daqingshan, Shandong, China. Read more
May – July, 2006. Daqingshan Mountain Resort, China Read more
Apprenticeship: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Paul O’Rourke (Florida, USA)
September, 2004-December 2004. Edmonton, Canada Read more
January 2004-April 2004. Edmonton, Canada Read more
January 2003-April 2003. Edmonton, Canada Read more
September 2002-December, 2002. Edmonton, Canada Read more
My name is Jeff Higgins. For those of you thinking about studying with Master Chen Zhonghua I would like to share my background and experience taking a workshop. Read more
Getting to the workshop location and depart for the airport are the responsibility of the participants.
Some organizers arrange airport pick-ups while others do not. Check the workshop detailed information page for further information or you can contact the workshop organizer for details.
There are no restrictions for meals at workshops. Typically some participants will go for a quick lunch as a group. Whenever Master Chen is present, students are expected to chip in a dollar or two to cover his meal.
There is normally a Saturday evening dinner. This is a more formal dinner. Students also contribute to Master Chen’s dinner expense. It is expected that nothing fancy or costly will be ordered.
- No video taping except by permission from the host. Read more
Participants are not allowed to make any promotions at the workshops. Anything of this nature must go through the host.
Absolutely! You can email him at czh.sites@gmail.com
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I do not have a local instructor. Can I really learn the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system based on workshops alone?
So you want to attend one of Master Chen Zhonghua’s workshops! Here is a checklist to help you gain maximum bang for your buck! Read more
I will offer a list of things you need to look after before you attend a workshop to learn Taiji. Read more
Daqingshan International Taiji Training Center Read more
Do you know the visa situation in China? I am going to stay in China for 3 months and possibly a year, but I’ve heard China stopped issuing 60 and 90 day visas. Do you know how difficult it is to get a 6 month visa? I am going to get mine in Hong Kong, hoping it might be easiest to get a visa there. Read more
Please contact Coco Zhang (Zhang Yan) directly. Her agency specializes in helping martial artists in their travel arrangements. Read more
Will I have any problems staying on Daqingshan as a vegetarian? Read more
Most definitely! Daqingshan Mountain Resort can accommodate your friends while you are at your studies. We can also look after them with tours and other activities. They can are able to dine with your Taiji group or have a private dining facility.
What is neutralization in Taiji?
We hear the cliche often: “when the opponent uses yang, we use yin.” In other words, when the opponent is strong, we must be weak, or yield. Nothing wrong with that. The logic is sound. It has been accepted by students, masters and grandmasters for ages. Read more
Hong Junsheng was born on February 17, 1907 (Chinese Lunar Calendar) in Yuxian County, Henan Province and passed away on January 23, 1996 in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. Read more
To adjust to or keep in proper measure or proportion, e.g. to modulate your force appropriately. Similar concepts include proportional movements, adjust while moving, etc.
Saw this quote from a very famous taiji master in China. The master is no longer living today:
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I say to my students, the first day I tell you to relax; a month later I tell you to relax; a year later I tell you to relax; ten years later I tell you to relax; and a dozen years later I still tell you to relax. Read more
This is a clip of single movement repetition practice led by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang. Clip provided by Master Zhang Jiping through youtube.
Your website shows what a typical day in Daqingshan is like. I was wondering if you could describe what a typical day in the Edmonton program is like. Also, what happens with meals? Are these done as a group? Read more
2008陈式洪派培训班—李老师讲解正反旋圈要点
