Bailagar Long Pole, Chen Taijiquan. There are many practice forms, these are a few, deceptively simple, simply difficult. The heavier the pole, the worse it looks. Contrary to how it may appear to those who are not familiar, this wood
Chen Taijiquan Boston Tuishou Class Excerpts 2014 陈氏太极拳推手
Chen Taijiquan patterned tuishou, in this case Dalun, is a most useful training method for clear development of JIN. These days this facet of traditional Chen Taijiquan training is sorely neglected and often just seen as a cursory circle to
Traditional Chen Taijiquan “Kulian” bitter basics training
This (at least visually) illustrates some of the unique methods of the Chen Zhaokui line of Chen Taijiquan as relates to basic structure. This is “jibengong” basic traditional instruction for those who are physically willing and able. It is not
Two slightly different feelings of Chen Taijiquan Yilu as the seasons changed
Chen Shi Taijiquan 5 moves on Ice & Snow; How to pull a groin in 5 easy moves..
When practicing on a very slick surface the integrity of the stance is under attack as there is nothing on the ground to hold onto. In this situation the only thing keeping the shape of the stance and the upright
Chen Family Taijiquan on pinecones beautiful fall day in Boston. 陈瑜二十代美国弟子,默灵
This type of practice could be called ‘large frame’ or ‘peng-quan’, as the focus is externally expansive and internally very active.
Chen Taijiquan Classic Tuishou Methods Summer 2013
An excellent how summer day for some DaLv Tuishou work; This is not the most vigorous and bitter practice but relies on the foundation developed from it. The flowing journey through many angles and positions is one of the
Chen Taijiquan 7 Sequence Extremities
Chen Taijiquan 7 movements unification of extremities; ‘Xiashi’ (sinking form) extreme Yang & focused intense internal qigong- extreme Yin. A short video illustrating (if you can see it) a particular approach to form practice that is specific to this line;
Tuishou Axis Application from Tuibu Yazhou
A Visit to the Chen Taijigongfu Applications Laboratory; “Tuibu Yazhou” & Peng vs. Chuan Zhang (Piercing Palm)
Welcome to the applications laboratory. Here is where we play, consider, experiment and assemble. In this method, Chen Taijiquan applications are not stored in eroding antique books or museums, or the rarified hands of ordained “masters”, but in the