By: 方颖华 (Warmond Fang) Feb. 6 2016 I just came back from an 8-day intensive week of training with Marin Spivack in the Chen Yu line of Chen Taijiquan and I just want to say it was an eye opening and humbling
Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia Erlu 5-28-2016
Here, a recent snapshot of how Chen Taijiquan Erlu practice looked at a particular day, particular point in the practice cycle and particular mood.
Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia Yilu #2 5-28-2016
Here, another version of Yilu slightly longer and a bit faster with guest cameo.
Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia Yilu #1 5-28-2016
Spring 2016 on the cusp of summer and perfect weather for outdoor cultivation before it is miserably hot. Here is the first of several attempts to capture the spark. This bit of Chen gongfu Yilu is the slower and first
Through the Door
Yesterday was a special day as we welcomes Omar Lakri through the door of traditional Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia! He has been a hard working student and now as a 21st gen. Tudi of the art he will walk
Chen Taijiquan Gongfu Jia With Marin Spivack, First Impressions, by William Miller
I have recently returned from Boston for a week of intense training with Marin Spivack of the Chen Zhaokui lineage. Having appreciated Marin Spivack’s ability to articulate his experience regarding Chen Taiji, watching his videos, along with some of the
Attaining Chen Taijiquan Gongfu & Character of Teachers
How does one go about getting through the door of the school (or teacher) which they have decided they want to learn from? This can be a complicated territory for would be students of Chinese internal gongfu. Due to cultural
Chen Taijiquan Survival in Chen Village Through the Difficult Years Part 3
(By Warmond Fang) This is the third and perhaps final article in covering the history of Chen Village and the development of Chen Taijiquan. This article will cover the time period starting from the Cultural Revolution and to the Return
Chen Taijiquan Survival in Chen Village Through the Difficult Years Parts 1 & 2
These are several very informative articles written on facebook by Warmond Fang in response to much misinformation about this fascinating history. Copyright 2016! Posted here with permission. Part 1: (Taiji-guy-X was) claiming that Chen Taijiquan has no broken continuity and
Interesting old Chen Taijiquan Lineage Chart from Gene Chen
This is the old lineage chart given to us (students of Gene Chen) back in the 1990’s, before the commercialization of Chen family and the big business of Taiji Tourism. Memories..
