Master Hong Junsheng transformed Chen Style Taijiquan by grounding esoteric martial concepts into direct, testable reality. A lineage heir to the legendary Chen Fake, Hong demystified the art through clear, everyday language, as detailed in his landmark work, Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method.
At the core of Hong’s teaching is precision over brute strength. Beginners must construct a rock-solid foundation through basic forms before chasing elusive concepts like internal energy. True relaxation isn’t collapsing into limpness, just as true strength isn’t rigidity; it is maintaining active, living tension (Peng) while remaining fluidly connected to an opponent. All motion relies on spiral mechanics, combining body rotation with limb revolution, demanding an upright, centered posture. By mastering dynamic balance (continually alternating empty and substantial weight), practitioners transition from reactive defense to effortless, proactive control.
Ultimately, Hong demonstrated that Taijiquan extends far beyond martial application or physical exercise. It is a holistic system of self-cultivation rooted in Taoist philosophy. By replacing raw power with unified mind-body intention, the art unlocks mental clarity, emotional composure, and sharp adaptive intelligence. Authored by disciple Zhang Shengjian, this reflection emphasizes that true mastery requires disciplined practice, authentic mentorship, and profound engagement with the art’s philosophical roots. Strip away the mysticism, master the mechanics, and Taijiquan becomes an inexhaustible blueprint for lifelong resilience.
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 5 mins Difficulty: 3/5 Language: English   Year: 2026 Location: Dresden Chen Zhonghua Taijiquan Teaching Location
Video With Trailer 07-Bartosch Hoecht Push-Hands Private 20260308007Sub. 1st Dresden Chen Zhonghua Taijiquan Seminar 20260309. This is a one day seminar devoted as a primer for Karate students of Roberto Romero. This seminar was designed around fundamentals called Zhujigong (Building the Foundations). 1. ningmaojin 拧毛巾 Twisiting the Towel is to train the front and back/in and out moments that only uses the elbow. 2. Liufengsibi 六封四闭 Six Sealing and Four Closing is to train the rotational movements of the torso that only uses the waist/kua. 3. Tishui 提水 Fetch Water trains the up and down movement of the body which only uses the knee. 4. Zheng Quan 正圈 Positive Circle is the first synthesized move to train the coordination of the whole body. 5. Fanquan 反圈 Negative Circle is the second synthesized move that trains the coordination of the whole body. Fanquan mirror the zhenquan and the first move is on top, while zhengquan the first move is downwards.