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
Chen Taijiquan Naturally Arising Application Methods; Be an Explorer
It is the unfortunate state of affairs that modern Taijiquan culture and instruction worldwide is trending heavily towards performance, health, or sport competition. The true traditional (old) way is being lost. The vast majority of interested students and practitioners
Chen Style Taijiquan Gongfu Frame Late Spring
All of the body’s joints turn in harmonious efficient sequence. A deeply wound coil anchored by the foot in the earth is twisted tightly and unwound guiding the ebb and flow of core and limb actions. When the body
Good bye 2012, Welcome 2013 End it with a ‘Bao Fali’!! 恭喜发财!!
Lively winter practice, with spirit is the way to go. Everyday we can practice gongfu again is a day to be thankful for. Wishing gongfu practitioners the best of progress in 2013. HAPPY NEW YEAR 昔年快乐 !!!!!!!
Cultivation Through the Winter
As the cold season comes on strong, the urge is to be indoors, warm and comfortable. Of course this urge is a survival instinct, because where we are located without the SUV’s, mechanical heating and other benefits of modern technology,
Chen Taijiquan Form & Method 2012 #6
Last one in this series, covering Practice flow, creative drills sanshou variations: This video touches on a subject that is both sensitive, and one that I have been working on privately for over ten years; how to bridge the gap
Applications methods from DaLun(r) practice #5 2012 Series
Some methods from, hi pat on horse, part wild horse mane, and step back press elbow can be seen among others: In the Taijiquan territory of today, the popular use for the term tuishou usually refers to a kind of
#4 2012 Application Series; Application Variations from Qinna/Grappling
How many methods from Chen Taijiquan Yilu/Erlu can you pick out?
Applications teaching: Bishenchui & Huxinchui (2012 #3)
Traditional old-school grappling methods commonly seen in tuishou context. These particular methods come down directly in this line from Chen Zhaokui and the corresponding practice methods are illustrated verbatim in those forms (AKA “xinjia” or “new frame”) which is actually
