Marin Spivack Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia – Page 7 – Senior western disciple of Chenyu 默灵陈氏太极拳

Chen Taijiquan Gongfu Jia; Roots Determine the Genetics of Trunk and Branches

The reason for the stance methods, and the low stance methods is not (in our line) solely due to the common talking point that it is for strength, or even the very true point that it develops root.

In our line it really IS for developing root, but what is that root for? It is certainly for martial usage, but it and the leg methods/shapes also have an alternate purpose.

This is related to the energetic/medicinal design of the art. Just as the shapes of the arms determine energy flow, so do the shapes of the legs. Similar to meditation sitting methods, the stance methods and shapes of our art create and determine specific (more…)

Taijigongfu power

T. Klugman practices Lan Zhayi absorbing local vibes.

Early Spring Classes, perfecting the shape

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A Taiji Journey with Marin Spivack – Part 2

Ken Gullettes podcast interview with Marin Spivack covering a wide range of Chen Taijiquan and internal arts and gongfu culture topics, part 2 of 2.

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In part 2 of a 2-part interview, Ken Gullette talks with Marin Spivack about the method of Chen Taiji and the value of Taijiquan in the modern era of guns.

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A Taiji Journey with Marin Spivack – Part 1

Ken Gullettes podcast interview with Marin Spivack covering a wide range of Chen Taijiquan and internal arts and gongfu culture topics, part 1 of 2.

Part 1 of a 2-part conversation between Ken Gullette and Marin Spivack, the senior western disciple of Chen Yu. Marin’s journey is an example of the dedication and persistence required for high-level achievement in the internal arts.

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Marin Spivack 2014 11.11 Chen Taiji Erlu Quan

Late Autumn 2014 Marin Spivack, Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia Er Lu “Pao Chui”

Late Autumn 2014, Marin Spivack Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia Yilu Section

This is Gongfu Jia. Chen Shi Taijiquan detailed, focused practice to produce a lasting practical result or ’embodied gongfu’ ability. Many distinct features of Chen Zhaokui’s method are evident in this practice passed down the family line from Chenyu.

Chenyu Chen Shi Taijiquan Gongfu Jia, Zhuozhou, Hebei School

I recently made a visit to Chenyu’s new Chen Taijiquan school location in Zhuo Zhou, Hebei, about an hour and a half south west of Beijing (without traffic and road construction). Originally Chenyu had basement level school location in a building adjacent to his residence in Liu Jia Yao in Beijing, and then it was moved to an upper level in a different location, but space is at a premium in Beijing and the available space in Hebei is huge and ideal.

Zhuozhou can be reached by train from Beijing west train station, and there is also bus service, if I remember correctly, #838 from Beijing, but one needs to research those details on site. In my case we traveled by car.

At the time we made the trip one of the major highways on the route was undergoing repairs, (more…)

Chen Shi Taijiquan Bailagar (Long pole) Marin Spivack, Chenyu Dizi

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 is really NOT so flexible as it appears. This thickness of Bailagar “white waxwood” will not carry a wave unless the practitioner can forcefully send and control it.

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 begin a competitive wrestling bout. In fact this practice is where many of the gems of structure and technique are found. Here are some views on very basic training.