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Lesson 1 Chen Style
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CHEN STYLE 18 STEPS
18 Form (Shi
Ba Shi – 十八式)
18 form google
SLOW MOTION
step by step
 1. Preparatory Stance or Starting Form (Qi Shi, Yu Bei
Shi)
预备式
or
起势(起勢)
2.Strong Man Pounds the Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui)
金刚捣碓 (金剛搗碓)
3. Holding Coat at the Waist (Lan Zha Yi)
揽扎衣(攬紮衣)
4. Six Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
六封四闭 (六封四閉)
5. Single Whip (Dan Bian) (单鞭(單鞭)
6. White Goose Spreads Wings (Bai E Liang Chi)
白鹅亮翅
7. Step forward into diagonal posture (shang bu xie xing)
上步斜行
8. Gathering at the Knees (Lou Xi)
搂膝 (摟厀)
9. Three Steps Forward (Shang San Bu) OR Twisted Steps (Ao
Bu)
上三步
(拗步)
10. Hidden Punch (Yan Shou Gong Quan)
掩手肱拳
11. Pat Horse on High Back (Gao Tan Ma)
高探马 (高探馬)
12. Left Heel Kick (Zuo Deng Yi Gen)
左蹬一根
13. Jade Maiden Shuttles back and forth (Yu Nu Chuan Suo)
玉女穿梭
14. Moving or Waving Hands (Yun Shou)
运手
(運手)
15. Turn Back and Wave Double Lotus Kick (Zhuan Shen
Shuang Bai Lian)
转身双白莲
(轉身雙白莲)
16. Head strike Cannon Fists (Dang Tou Pao)
当头炮
(當頭炮)
17. Strong Man Pounds the Mortar (Jing Gang Dao Zhui)
金刚捣碓
(金剛搗碓)
18. Close (Shou Si)
收势
chen
style tai chi
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Lesson 2 Chen
Fan
陳式太極扇養生24式
Lesson 3
Yang Style
Another Yang style
24
二十四式太极拳表演－高佳敏
Yang style
太极拳:
Tàijíquán
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Yang 24 steps
Steps 1-5
2.
Part
the Wild Horse's Mane (Zuǒyòu Yémǎ Fēnzōng,
左右野马分鬃),
LEFT and RIGHT
3.
White
Crane Spreads Its Wings (Báihè Lìangchì,
白鹤亮翅),
Stork/Crane Cools Its Wings
4.
Brush
Knee and Step Forward (Zuǒyòu Lōuxī Àobù,
左右搂膝拗步),
Brush Knee and Twist Step, LEFT and RIGHT
5.
Playing the Lute (Shǒuhūi Pípā,
手挥琵琶),
Strum the Lute, Play Guitar
Steps 6-11
6.
Reverse Reeling Forearm (Zuǒyòu Dào juǎn gōng,
左右倒卷肱),
Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dǎo niǎn hóu
倒攆猴),
LEFT and RIGHT
7.
Left
Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuǒ Lǎn Què Wěi,
左揽雀尾),
Grasp the Bird's Tail
1.
Ward
Off (Bīng,
掤)
2.
Rollback (Lǚ,
捋)
3.
Press
(Jǐ,
擠)
4.
Push (Àn,
按)
8.
Right
Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Yòu Lǎn què wěi,
右揽雀尾)
9.
Single Whip
(Dān biān,
单鞭)
10.
Wave
Hands Like Clouds (Yúnshǒu,
云手),
Cloud Hands, Cloud Built Hands, Wave Hands in Clouds
11.
Single Whip
(Dān biān,
单鞭)
Steps 12-17
12.
High
Pat on Horse (Gāo tàn mǎ,
高探马),
Step Up to Examine Horse
13.
Right
Heel Kick (Yòu dēng jiǎo,
右蹬脚),
Separate Right Foot, Kick with Right Foot
14.
Strike
to Ears with Both Fists (Shuāng fēng guàn ěr,
双峰贯耳)
15.
Turn
Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuǎnshēn zuǒ dēngjiǎo,
转身左蹬脚)
16.
Left
Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuǒ Xià shì dúlì,
左下势独立)
1.
Single
Whip Squatting Down, Snake Creeps Down,
2.
Golden
Rooster Stands on One Leg, Golden Bird Standing Alone
16.
Right
Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Yòu Xià shì dúlì,
右下势独立)
17.
Shuttle Back and Forth (Yòuzuǒ yùnǚ chuānsuō,
右左玉女穿梭),
Fair Lady Works with Shuttles, (Walking Wood), Four Corners, RIGHT and
LEFT
Steps 18-24
18.
Needle
at Sea Bottom (Hǎidǐ zhēn,
海底针)
19.
Fan
Through Back (Shǎn tōng bì,
闪通臂),
Fan Penetrates Back
20.
Turn
Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Zhuǎnshēn Bānlánchuí,
转身搬拦捶)
21.
Apparent Close (Rúfēng shìbì,
如封似闭),
Withdraw and Push, as if Closing a Door
22.
Cross
Hands (Shízìshǒu,
十字手)
Closing (Shōushì,
收势)
Lesson 4 Yang Fan
Lesson 5 Fan
faye yip
Faye Yip 2Tai
Chi Kung Fu Fan - Xi Yang Mei - by Master Faye
Lesson 6
Yi Jin Jing
Lesson 7
八段錦
Lesson 8 Chen
Lao Jia Yi Lu
走进陈家沟感受太极魅力
Chen Taijiquan - Chen Zhenglei - Lao Jia Yi Lu -
untertitelt
1.
Begin
Taiji / Preparing form (tài jí qǐ shì,
太极起势)
2.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds
Mortar (Jīngāng dǎo duì,
金刚捣碓)
3.
Lazily
Tying Coat (lǎn zhā yī,
懒扎衣)
4.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (liù fēng sì bì,
六封四闭)
5.
Single
Whip (dān biān,
单鞭)
6.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds
Mortar (Jīngāng dǎo duì,
金刚捣碓)
7.
White
Crane Spreads Wings (bái hè liàng chì,
白鹤亮翅)
8.
Walking
Obliquely (Xie Xing，斜行)
9.
Brushing
Knees (Lou Xi，搂膝)
10.
Stepping
Forward Three Steps (Shang San Bu，上三步)
11.
Walking
Obliquely (Xie Xing，斜行)
12.
Brushing
Knees (Lou Xi，搂膝)
13.
Stepping
Three Steps (Shang San Bu，上三步)
14.
Hidden Thrust Punch (and Revolving Upper Arms) (Yan Shou Gong
Quan，掩手肱拳)
15.
Buddha's
Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui,
金刚捣碓)
16.
Striking Down by Twisting Body Obliquely (Pie Shen Quan，撇身拳)
17.
Green Dragon Emerges from Water (Qin Long Chu Shui，青龙出水)
18.
Double Pushing Hands (Shuang Tui Shou，双推手)
19.
Striking with Fist Under Elbow (Zhou Di Kan Quan，肘底看拳)
20.
Stepping
Back and Wrapping Upper Arms (Dao Juan Gong，倒卷肱)
21.
White
Crane Spreads Wings (Bai He Liang Chi，白鹤亮翅)
22.
Walking
Obliquely (Xie Xing，斜行)
23.
Flashing Turn to Back (Shan Tong Bei，闪通背)
24.
Hidden Thrust Punch (and Whirling Upper Arms) (Yan Shou Gong Quan，掩手肱拳)
25.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi,
六封四闭)
26.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
27.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou，云手)
28.
High
Patting on Horse (Gao Tan Ma，高探马)
29.
Brushing
Right Foot (You Ca Jiao，右擦脚)
30.
Brushing
Left Foot (Zuo Ca Jiao,
左擦脚)
31.
Turn and
Kick with Left Heel (Zhuan Shēn Zuo Deng Jiao，转身左蹬脚)
32.
Stepping
Forward Three Steps (Shang San Bu，上三步)
33.
Pounding
the Ground (Ji Di Chui，击地捶)
34.
Double Jump Kick (Ti Er Qi，踢二起)
35.
Protect-the-Heart Fist (Hu Xing Quan，护心拳)
36.
Tornado
Foot (Xuan Feng Jiao，旋风脚)
37.
Kicking
with the Right Heel(You Deng Jiao，右蹬脚)
38.
Hidden Thrust Punch (and Whirling Upper Arms) (Yan Shou Gong Quan，掩手肱拳)
39.
Small Capturing and Hitting (Xiao Qin Da，小擒打)
40.
Embracing
Head and Pushing Mountain (Bao Tou Tui Shan，抱头推山)
41.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi,
六封四闭)
42.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
43.
Forward
Move(Qian Zhao，前招)
44.
Backward
Move(Hou Zhao，后招)
45.
Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (Ye Ma Fen Zong，野马分鬃)
46.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi,
六封四闭)
47.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
48.
Fair Maiden Works Shuttles (Yu Nu Chuan Suo，玉女穿梭)
49.
Lazily
Tying Coat (Lan Zha Yi，懒扎衣)
50.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi,
六封四闭)
51.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
52.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou，云手)
53.
Double Wave Like Lotus (Shuang Bai Lian，双摆莲)
54.
Fall into
Split (Die Cha，跌叉)
55.
Golden
Rooster Stands on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li，金鸡独立)
56.
Stepping
Back and Wrapping Upper Arms (Dao Juan Gong，倒卷肱)
57.
Step Back
and Whirl Arms (Tui Bu Ya Zhou,退步压肘)
58.
White
Crane Spreads Wings (Bai He Liang Chi，白鹤亮翅)
59.
Walking
Obliquely (Xie Xing,斜行)
60.
Flashing Turn to Back (Shan Tong Bei，闪通背)
61.
Hidden Thrust Punch and Whirling Upper Arm (Yan Shou Gong Quan，掩手肱拳)
62.
Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi,
六封四闭)
63.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
64.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou，云手)
65.
High
Patting on Horse (Gao Tan Ma，高探马)
66.
Crossed Feet (Shi Zi Dan Bai Lian，十字单摆莲)
67.
Punch the
Groin (Zhi Dang Chui，指裆捶)
68.
Ape Presents Fruit (Yuan Hou Xian Guo，白猿献果)
69.
Single Whip (Dan Bian，单鞭)
70.
Dragon on
the Ground(Que Di Long，雀地龙)
71.
Stepping
Forward to Form the Seven Stars (Shang Bu Qi Xing，上步七星)
72.
Stepping Back to Rid the Tiger (Tui Bu Kua Hu，退步跨虎)
73.
Turn Back and Double Wave Lotus (Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian，转身双摆莲)
74.
Cannon Right in Front (Dang Tou Pao，当头炮)
75.
Buddha's
Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jing Gang Dao Dui,
金刚捣碓)
76.
Close
Taiji Form (Tai Ji Shou Si,
太极收势)
Lesson 9
Chen
Xin Jia Yi Lu
Profesor Chen Chen Demostracion Xin Jia yi Lu Chen Bing Taiji
Xinjia Yi Lu by Chen Xiaowang
Chen Xiao Xing performing the Xin Jia Yi
Lu Taijiquan form
Xin Jia Yi Lu 新架一路 - Master Chen Bing 陈炳
Chen Ziqiang Xinjia Yilu
New Frame First Routine
(Xin Jia Yi Lu – 新架一路)
Xin Jia Yi Lu, which translates as “new
frame, first path”, is unique to Chen family
Taijiquan. This form was created by
Grandmasters Chen Xiao Wang and Chen Xiao
Xing’s grandfather, Chen Fa Ke, and further
developed by their uncle Chen Zhao Kui.
Although it has a few more movements, it is
based upon Lao Jia Yi Lu but with more overt
spiraling. It is a beautiful form and
greatly adds to one’s understanding of Lao
Jia Yi Lu.
First Section
1.
Yu Bei Shi – Preparing the Form
2.
Jin Gang Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior
Attendant Pounds Mortar
3.
Lan Zha
Yi – Lazy About Tying the Coat
4.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealing and Four
Closings
5.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
6.
Jin Gang Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior
Attendant Pounds Mortar
7.
Bai He
Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads Its
Wings
8.
Xie
Xing Ao Bu – Walking Obliquely Twist Step on
Both Sides
9.
Chu Shou – Brush Knee
10.
Qian
Tang Ao Bu – Wade Forward Twist Step on Both
Sides
11.
Xie
Xing Ao Bu – Walking Obliquely Twist Step on
Both Sides
12.
Zai
Shou – Brush Knee
13.
Qian
Tang Ao Bu – Wade Forward Twist Step on Both
Sides
14.
Yan
Shou Hong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand
and Arm
15.
Jin Gang Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior
Attendant Pounds Mortar
16.
*Pi Shen Chui – The Punch of Draping Over
Body
17.
*Bei Zhe Kao – Lean with Back
18.
Qing Long Chu Shi – Green Dragon Comes Out
of Water
19.
Shuang
Tui Shou – Push with Both Hands
Second Section
20.
San Huan Zhang – Change Palms Three Times
21.
Zhou Di Chuan – Fist Under Elbow
22.
Dao Juan Hong – Step Back and Whirl Arms on
Both Sides
23.
Tui Bu
Ya Zhou – Step Back and Press Elbow
24.
Zhong
Pan – Middle Tray
25.
Bai He
Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads Its
Wings
26.
Xie
Xing Ao Bu – Walking Obliquely Twist Step on
Both Sides
27.
Shan Tong Bei – Flash the Back
28.
Yan
Shou Hong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand
and Arm
29.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
30.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
31.
Yun
Shou – Wave Hands Like Clouds
32.
Gao Tan
Ma – High Pat On Horse
33.
You Tsa Jiao – Rub with Right Foot
34.
Zuo Tsa
Jiao – Rub with Left Foot
35.
Zuo
Deng Yi Gen – Kick with Left Heel
36.
Qian
Tang Ao Bu – Wade Forward Twist Step on Both
Sides
37.
Ji Di
Chui – Punch of Hitting the Ground
38.
Fan Shen Er Qi Jiao – Turn Body Round and
Double Kick
39.
Shou To
Shi – Beast’s Head Pose
40.
Xuan
Feng Jiao – Tornado Kick
41.
You Deng Yi Gen – Kick with Right Heel
42.
Yan
Shou Hong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand
and Arm
Third Section
43.
Xiao Qin Da – Small Catching and Hitting
44.
Bao Tou
Tui Shan – Cover Head and Push Mountain
45.
San Huan Zhang – Change Palms Three Times
46.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
47.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
48.
Qian
Zhao – Forward Trick
49.
Hou
Zhao – Backward Trick
50.
Ye Ma Fen Zhong – Part Wild Horse’s Mane
51.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
52.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
53.
Shuang
Jin Jiao – Double Pound Mortar
54.
Yu Nu Chuan Shouo – Jade Girl Works at
Shuttles
55.
Lan Zha
Yi – Lazy About Tying Coat
56.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
57.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
58.
Yun
Shou – Wave Hands Like Clouds
59.
Shuang
Bai Lian – Waving Double Lotus
60.
Jin Ji Du Li – Golden Cock Stands on Left
and Right Foot
Fourth Section
61.
Dao Juan Hong – Step Back and Whirl Arms on
Both Sides
62.
Tui Bu
Ya Zhou – Step Back and Press Elbow
63.
Zhong
Pan – Middle Tray
64.
Bai He
Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads Its
Wings
65.
Xie
Xing Ao Bu – Walking Obliquely Twist Step on
Both Sides
66.
Shan Tong Bei – Flash the Back
67.
Yan
Shou Hong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand
and Arm
68.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
69.
Dan Bian – Single Whip
70.
Yun
Shou – Wave Hands Like Clouds
71.
Gao Tan
Ma – High Pat On Horse
72.
Shi Zhi Bai Lian – Waving Lotus
73.
Zhi
Dang Chui – Punch the Crotch
74.
Bai
Yuan Xian Guo – White Ape Offers Fruit
75.
Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four
Closings
76.
Dan Bien – Single Whip
77.
Que Di
Long – Sparrow Dashes Earth Dragon
78.
Shang Bu Qi Xing – Step up to Seven Stars
79.
Xia Bu Kua Hong – Step Back and Mount the
Tiger
80.
Zhuan
Shen Shuang Bai Lian – Turn Body and Double
Wave Lotus
81.
Dang Tou Pao – The Cannon Right Overhead
82.
Jing
Gang Dao Zhui – Buddha’s Warrior Attendant
Pounds Mortar
83.
Tai Ji Shou Si – Closing Taiji Form
Lesson 10 History of Tai Chi
The History of Taijiquan
Taijiquan is one of the internal systems of Chinese martial arts. It is based on
a combination of the philosophical principle of Yin - Yang, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, breathing exercises, meditation and the essences of various schools of
self - defence techniques.
Taijiquan was founded by Chen Wang Ting
(1600-1680). He was the ninth generation of the Chen family, a former
military official in the late years of the Ming Dynasty. Chen was a native of
Chenjiagou, Wenxian County of Henan province in China.
Due to
Chen Wan Ting the ethos of practising Taijiquan in Chenjiagou has become popular
with people practising irrespective of age or gender.
A
famous Taiji expert Chen Chang Hsin (1771-1853)
was the fourteenth generation of the Chen family, who wrote the book of
Dissertations on Taiji, the Essential of Taijiquan, and combat of Taijiquan.
Based
on the techniques passed down by his ancestors, he developed the first and the
second routine of Taijiquan, the first routine called "Lao Jia" old frame of
Taijiquan and the second routine called "Pao Chui" (cannon fist) which is
unchanged to this day. Master Chen Chang Hsin has turned out many good students,
The most famous being
Yang Luchan, the founder of Yang Taijiquan.
History and Lineage of Tai Chi Chuan
Tai chi chuan, also spelled Taijiquan, is one of the highest
forms of martial arts and health practice.
There are many styles of Taijiquan today-all of which are named after the
families from which they originated. Some of these styles range from Chen, Yang,
Wu, Sun, Hao and other lesser-known styles. Taijiquan ranks as one of the oldest
documented forms of martial arts, dating over 1,500 years.
Today's Taijiquan got started during the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) by Zhang San-Feng,
who studied Taijiquan from Huo Long Zhen Ren, a Taoist priest. Zhang needed a
form of self-defense to protect himself during his travels across China. Since
he was 70 years old, he needed an art that would work against stronger and
faster opponents. Zhang's solution contained four basic principles: use calm
against action, soft against hard, slow against fast, and single against a
group. Zhang said if fighting does not include these four principles, it is not
Taijiquan combat.
Wang Zong-Yue a student of a student of Zhang San-Feng, was a Taijiquan expert
and scholar who wrote much about Taijiquan theory. From Wang, Taijiquan branches
off to Northern and Southern style Taijiquan. The Northern style was handed down
to Jiang Fa during the Qing dynasty (1662-1722). Jiang Fa traveled through the
Chen family village, Chen Jia Go, to visit his mother in Hunan. Here, a man
named Chen Chang-Xing, after a short confrontation with Jiang, asked to be taken
as a student. Chen Chang-Xing combined his family's Pow Chui (cannon fist), a
shaolin-like martial art, into his Taijiquan teachings.
Yang Lu-Chan, a man with stomach problems, studied Taijiquan from Chen
Chang-Xing for health benefits. While studying for several years, Yang
deciphered many Taijiquan secrets. When Yang completed his studies, he returned
home to Hebei province, where he taught his two sons, Yang Ban-Hou and Yang
Jiang-Hou along with many other students. Yang Jiang-Hou had two sons, Yang
Shou-Hou, the eldest son, who learned all the family secrets and techniques from
his father and uncle; and Yang Cheng-Fu, the second son, who learned his
Taijiquan from his father and his older brother.
Yang Cheng-Fu and his student, Chen Wei-Ming are both famous for spreading
Taijiquan throughout China.
Master
Chen Youben, the fourteenth generation, made some revisions and simplified the
movements based on the original routine and did away with some difficult
movements which applied more force. The frame was as wide as the old one, then
it was called "new frame".
The fifteenth generation Master Chen Chin Ping incorporated the "Shiao Jar"
(small frame) style for tighter movements. He thus followed the principle of
"not changing original action, by which the names of the original movements were
left intact but the postures were altered and circling movements were added to
each step.
Thus
Chen's Taijiquan has branched into three styles until today:
1.
Chen
Chang Hsin's old frame "Lao Jia"
2.
Chen Yu
Ben's new frame "Xin Jia"
3.
Chen
Chin Ping's small frame "Shiao Jia".
With
the passing of time other schools have also developed besides the Chen school.
The most important are the Yang, Wu, Sun and Woo Styles Taijiquan. Each one has
its own characteristics but the principles remain the same.
Initially Taijiquan was practiced as a fighting form, emphasizing strength,
balance, flexibility, and speed.
Through time it has evolved into a soft, slow and gentle form of exercise which
can be practiced by people of all ages.
Today many hospitals and health centres use Taijiquan as a treatment for many
diseases and as a very effective way of relaxation.
The Characteristics of Chen Taijiquan
Chen
style Taijiquan includes soft and powerful movements based on the principle of
"subduing power with softness" and "subduing hard with soft". It is
characterised by "Chan Si Jing" reeling - silk energy. The reeling - silk
energy, originates from the internal energy "Qi" residing at your waist area "Dantien".
The mandatory requirement is that all movements originate from the waist, using
the waist as the primary pivotal axis, whether movements need to be executed
very fast or very slowly. Another characteristic of Chen Taijiquan is the
harmonious balance of contrasting movements. Another distinctive characteristic
is the bursts of energy "Fa Jing" when the punches are executed.
Introduction to Chenjiagou (陈家沟）
Wen County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province
Chen Family Gully, known as Chenjiagou in China, is located 5 kilometers the
east of Wen County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. Its original name was
Changyang Village. Chenjiagou is the birthplace of Taichiquan, one of the
traditional Chinese shadow boxing. Since the Chen Style Tai Chi was originated
in Chenjiagou, it has been the sacred place to visit for people who like Tai Chi
and many people go there study Tai Chi.
Taijiquan was firstly created by Chen Wangting (1600-1680) between the
late Ming and early Qing Dynasty, who is a member of the ninth generation of
Chen Family.
After that, Taijiquan has been handed down by the Chen Family members generation
by generation. When Chen Changxing, a member of
the 14th generation of Chen family broke the regulations and taught Yang Luchan
to play Taijiquan, the Chen Style Taijiquan was introduced to other parts
of China. Practicing Taijiquan and martial arts have become quite popular in
local people in Chenjiagou. Chenjiagou boasts the broad and profound Tai Chi
culture and disciples of Chenjiagou have won many prizes at important national
martial arts competitions.
The
main tourist attractions in Chenjiagou include the
Taijiquan Ancestral Shrine, Ancestral Cemetery,
Taijiquan Martial Arts School, Taijiquan Research Institute, Yang Luchan
Learning Site. Admission: 40 Yuan Opening Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM
You
can experience the charm of Taichi masters and the strong culture of Taichi,
also learn some Taijiquan.
Chenjiagou the original place of Taijiquan
Chenjiagou (Chen Village) located in the Qingjeng Ridge east of Wenxian County
seat (Henan Province) was named Changyang Village 600 years ago. In the Fifth
year of Hongwu during the Ming Dynasty (1372 A.D.), Chen Bo, born in Zezhon (now
Jincheng, Shanxi Province) moved his whole family to the north of Wenxian County
seat of Hongdong County, Sanxi Province.
Later on, as the Chen family increased in number, Taijichuan has been able to
flourish and spread being handed down from generation to generation and for that
reason many famous masters have come from Chenjiagou throughout history.
Nowadays many people from around the world go to Chenjiagou to study Taijiquan,
now this small village has become very famous.
Travel
Tips
1. Try
to avoid visiting Chenjiagou during the summer holidays and golden week when
there are substantially more tourists.
Learning Tai Chi in Chenjiagou Village
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Learning Tai
Chi in
Chenjiagou Village
Tai Chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient traditional Chinese martial art practiced
for both training and health. As Tai Chi is practiced widely today, Chenjiagou
are growing in popularity. It is considered the birthplace of Tai Chi and
attracts lots of Tai Chi fans from all over the world to study Tai Chi there.
太极拳是集技击与强身健体等多功能为一体的中国传统武术。随着太极拳文化的广范传播，陈家沟这条村也打响了名堂。陈家沟被誉为中国太极拳的发源地，吸引着世界各地一众太极拳迷前往学习太极拳。
Chenjiagou, or Chen Family Gully, is located east of Wen County in Henan
Province. The village was originally called Changyang. Chenjiagou is famous for
the Chen Family Style Tai Chi, one of the six major styles of Tai Chi in China.
陈家沟，是民间六式太极拳之一的陈式太极拳发源地。位于河南省焦作市温县城东5公里处的清风岭中段，原名常阳村。
Chen style Taijiquan was created by Chen Wangting in the 17th century, who
combined the forces of Chinese traditional Yin and Yang with his ancestral
Changquan (Long Fist) to create new movements. This slow motion is known as the
new form of internal Chinese martial art: Taijiquan.
据考证，陈家沟拳术为源自明末清初河南省温县陈家沟人陈王廷（约1600年-1680年）所创。他独创的长拳糅合了太极、阴阳的道家核心思想。这种内外兼修、柔和、缓慢、轻灵、刚柔相济的拳术，就是现在我们熟知的太极拳。
After Chen Wangting, Taijiquan has been handed down by the Chen Family members
generation by generation. Over several hundred years since its invention, Tai
Chi has developed into one of the most popular sports in the country. Disciples
of Chenjiagou have won many prizes at important national martial arts
competitions.
此后太极拳世代相传。经过几百年的发展，太极拳已在全国普及并发扬光大，成为了一项热门的体育运动。陈家沟的弟子凭借精湛的武技在全国武术大赛屡获大奖，证明了陈式太极拳果真名不虚传！
Chenjiagou boasts its broad and profound Tai Chi culture. It is said that over
80 percent of the people in Chenjiagou Village are able to do Tai Chi. Even
little kids can perform some movements. Every year, a large number of people
come to the village either to learn Taijiquan or to admire it.
Up till 2017, 40 Tai Chi training centers have
set up in Chenjiagou, offering traditional Chen style Taijiquan education for
Chinese and international students.
走入陈家沟，你会感受到当地浓厚的太极拳文化。超过八成的村民会打太极拳，甚至小孩耍起太极拳也有模有样。陈式太极拳以其上乘的技击作用及独特的演练风格，每年吸引着众多的爱好者前来观摩和学习。到2017年为止，当地成立的太极拳学校已增加到40个，为海内外学生传授正宗的陈式太极拳。
Come to Chenjiagou to experience the charm of Tai Chi masters and the authentic
culture of Taichi, also learn some Taijiquan.
来陈家沟亲身感受太极拳的独特魅力吧，可以一览当代太极拳师的风采，自己也学上一套陈氏太极拳，说不定还能与高手过招呢！
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Chen Village Training
Visit &
Train Taiji in Chen Jiagou (Chen Village)
Zhengzhou
is the Capital of Henan Province.
Henan
is the provincial home to Chen Village (Chen Jiagou).
Wenxian
is the nearest city to the village.
You can arrive by Plane, Train, Bus or car to Zhengzhou the capital of Henan.
From Zhengzhou you also have choices for the last leg of your journey to Chen
Village.
If you arrive at the airport Taxi or Bus or private car are options to get you
to Wenxian. If bus is your choice you must get a ride (Taxi) to the ER MA LU
ZHAN (ZHAN is PRONUNCED - JAN rhymes with Con ) Bus Station. If you
arrive by Train exit the front of station. There are two bus stations with in
walking distance. The larger of the two is just opposite the Train Station.
Avoid this main station and head left down the street, you will arrive at ER
MA LU ZHAN Bus Station. Once there ask for the bus to Wenxian (usually about
two hrs give or take).
Once in Wenxian exit the bus station and you will be on a main street running
through Wenxian. Any Taxi can take you to Chen Village (about a 10 minute ride
and 20 yuan give or take). If you look like you are foreigner most taxi drivers
will assume you need a ride to the village. Most modern cell phones are
equipped with translators, but a good pocket dictionary is a necessity.
(and they never run out of batteries)
Two good choices below.
Chen Geanealogy – lineage
19th
Gen - 4 Chen stylists
:
Chen
Xiaowang (陳小旺;
Chen Fake 17th 's direct grandson),
Chen
Zhenglei (陈正雷;
1949–),
Wang Xian
(王西安)
and
Zhu
Tiancai (朱天才)
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Master
Chen Xiaoxing/ 19th Gen
 Master
Chen Xiaoxing
Descendant of the 19th Head of World Taijiquan Chenjiagou
International Taijiquan Master, Chenjiagou
Taijiquan School
Honorary President of the World Chen Xiaowang Taijiquan Association
Chen Xiaoxing, born in 1952, is a grandson of
17th generation lineage holder Chen Fake,
youngest son of Chen Zhaoxu and brother of the
current lineage holder, Chen Xiaowang. Chen Xiaoxing is the principal of
the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School in Henan province. He is the living embodiment
of the Chen Village Taiji tradition and the leading representative of the Chen
family in China. Chen Xiaoxing is known as Taiji Miao Shou (“highly skilled
person”) of the Chen family 19th generation. From 1979-1985 he won seven
first-prize titles in national and provincial martial arts tournaments in Taiji
push hands and weapons. Although highly skilled and recognized as a great
master, he is very modest and approachable, even choosing to live in the school
amongst the students.
Chen Xiaoxing began his training at an early age under his uncles Chen Zhaopei
and Chen Zhaokui. Like his brother, he defeated many high level martial arts
experts with taiji gongfu. He later continued his training under the guidance of
his older brother, Chen Xiaowang. He upholds the tradition of direct
transmission and is responsible for training the current generation of masters
from Chenjiagou.
Chen Xiaoxing is known to be generous in sharing his knowledge as he directly
oversees the training of local and foreign students. Since 1983 he has been
teaching students at the Chen Jia Gou Taiji school as well as students in Shan
Dong, Hu Bei, Zhe Jiang, Guang Dong and Liao Ning. From 1985 to date, he has
been invited to teach traditional Chen family Taiji in Russia, Japan, South
Korea, USA, Europe and South America as well as teaching students from all over
the world who have come to China seeking his expert instruction. He has received
groups of students wanting to learn martial arts as well as many tourists. In
1996 he was presented with a special award by the Henan Martial Arts Association
for his contribution to the success of students in the provincial and
international teams.
Chen Xiaoxing was awarded the title of ‘Star of
Taiji’ by Wen Xian county in 1994 and the title of International Taiji Master in
1998. additionally, in 2001 he was employed as Chief Instructor by the
Wen Xian Educational Authority. In April, 2004 he was employed by the China
International Martial Arts Promotion Center as a Chinese and International
Martial Arts Professor. He has been regularly featured in articles published by
popular martial arts magazines and continues to be sought out in literary
circles as an expert in his field.
Chen
Zhenglei
陈正雷
19th Gen/ 11th Chen
Chen Zhenglei
(born 15 May 1949) is a
Chinese
taijiquan
Grandmaster, who was born and raised in Chenjiagou (Chen Village,
陳家溝),
Wen County,
Henan
Province, China, and is a 19th generation of the Chen family and 11th generation
direct-line successor of Chen Family Taijiquan
Chen-style taijiquan.
His teachers were Chen Zhaopi and Chen Zhaokui.[1]
In 1957, Chen Zhenglei started the studying Taijiquan with his uncle Chen
Zhaopi, focusing not just in hands form and weapons but also Taiji theories very
intently. In 1972, after Chen Zhaopi death, Chen Zhenglei continued the studies
from his uncles, Chen Zhaokui, another famous Taijiquan teacher who was the son
of
Chen Fake.
Chen Zhenglei specializes in the theories and skills of Taijiquan and
push-hands, directly by his grandfather’s brother Chen Fake.
He is recognized as one of four "Buddha's
Warrior
Attendants (Si Jingang)," the four outstanding exponents of the 19th
generation in Chenjiagou. Those four Chen stylists including Chen Xiaowang (陳小旺;
Chen Fake's direct grandson), Chen Zhenglei (陈正雷;
1949–), Wang Xian (王西安)
and Zhu Tiancai (朱天才)
traveled relentlessly giving global workshops and creating an international
group of
Chen-style
practitioners.
He is listed in the China Contemporary Education Celebrities Dictionary, China
Present Martial Arts Masters, and Contemporary reform elites.[2]
He is the creator of the
18 Short Form of Lao Jia.[3]
In December 1995, Chen Zhenglei was recognized as one of Top Ten Martial Arts
Masters of Present Day living in China.
Since 1998, the Chinese Wushu Association together with the National Sport
Commission and the Chinese Wushu Research Institute has established a graduation
system based on nine Duan levels (Dan
(rank)),
Chen Zhenglei achieved the 9th Duan Wei Grandmaster (Jinlong—jiu duan:
Gold Dragon) level in 2012, and he is one of the few holders of the highest rank
of the Duan wei system.
Wang Xian
18th Gen
Short Biography of Grand Master Wang Xian
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Grand Master Wang Xian was born in 1944 in the village of Chenjiagou, Wenxian,
in the province of Henan, China. He is one of the best disciples of 18th
generation Chen-style Taiji successors, the Great Masters Chen Zhaopi and Chen
Zhaokui and is one of the most notable representatives of the 19th generation
successors today.
Grand Master Wang holds the positions of China National High Grade Wushu Coach
and Head Coach of the Wenxian Taijiquan Training Centre, Vice Secretary-General
of the Wenxian International Taijiquan Research and Competition, Director of the
Wenxian, Chenjiagou Martial Arts Training Institute, and is Head Coach and Head
Advisor to Taijiquan Associations in Japan, France, Malaysia, South Korea,
Spain, Greece, and in almost every province in China. He is also Vice Dean of
the Henan University Athletics Department, Honorary Famous Lecturer of Henan
Teachers University, and Executive Council member of the Henan Province Tourist
Association.
He
has won the All-China National Push Hands and Forms Championships on many
occasions. Since 1983 he has brought up many outstanding students. His students
have won hundreds of gold and silver medals in China and International Push
Hands and Forms Competitions. His second son, Master Wang Zhanjun, stands
undefeated in Push Hands Competitions since 1993.
Grand Master Wang has made several visits to Japan, France, Spain, Holland,
Switzerland, and other countries to pass on his skill and knowledge. The brother
of the Emperor of Japan once invited Wang Xian as an honoured guest to the
Imperial Palace. The Mayor of Osaka, Japan presented Wang Xian with a Golden Key
to the City and made him an honorary citizen. He has also been a guest of
France's President Chirac. Wang Xian has published three books, more than seven
videos and written many articles regarding Chen's Taijiquan.
4. Master Zhu Tiancai (19th)
Grandmaster
Zhu Tiancai's birthplace is in China, Henan, Chenjiagou.
He is the 19th generation
disciple of the Chen Family Taijiquan. He started learning from
Grandmaster Chen Zhaopi and Grandmaster Chen Zhaokui from a very young age.
Having great passion and love for the martial art and under strict guidance from
the two Grandmasters, Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai has perfectly mastered Chen
Taijiquan. His display of Chen Taijiquan is described as "smooth flowing" and
"softness," giving people watching the routine a beautiful and relaxed feeling.
With over fifty years of teaching experience, Grandmaster Zhu has compiled a set
of teaching methodologies useful for both beginners and professionals. The art
can be practiced as a form of basic exercise for health improvement and in the
advanced stages can also be used as a defensive martial art.
Grandmaster Zhu has been traveling around the world teaching and imparting the
art of Chen Taijiquan. His teaching is well known and received by international
Wushu and Taiji organizations. His students are numerous and Grandmaster Zhu was
honored as one of the four "Arhats" of Chen Taijiquan. He is also an
international Chen Taijiquan Instructor.
Over the years, Grandmaster Zhu has written and published many books and DVD’s
with detailed explanations and illustrations of Chen Taijiquan, including
Swords, Push-hands, and many other aspects of the art. Grandmaster's DVDs are
available at this website.
For
more info about training at his Chenjiagou (Chen Village) school submit form
below.
Master Zhu Xianghua
The son of Master Zhu Tiancai and 20th Generation Family Lineage holder.
He is the head Instructor and keeper of the Zhu Tiancai Family School in the
village.
Aside from being a Chen master in his own right he is one of the few such
skilled teachers in Chen Village capable of speaking and teaching in
English. He too travels the world to help with the propagating of Traditional
Chen Jiagou Taiji as both a Martial Art and exercise for health
20th generation of the Chen Family 'Seven Dragons’, which also include:
Chen
Bing (陳炳)
Chen Jun,
Chen Yingjun,
Chen Ziqiang,
Chen Zijun,
Chen Pengfei and
Chen Shiwu.
Chen
Bing (陳炳)
- 20 Gen / 12th Chen
Master Chen Bing (陳炳),also
known as the ‘Big Dragon (大龍)’,
is a 20th generation representative of the Chen family, and
12th generation lineage holder of Chen
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). He is a direct descendant of Taijiquan
creator Chen Wangting (陳王廷).
Born in March, 1971 at Chenjiagou
陳家溝 (Chen Village),
the reknown birthplace of Taijiquan in Henan Province, China. Chen
Bing is the only son of Chen Yonghe (陳永和),
the eldest brother of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang and Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing.
Master Chen Bing first learned Chen Taijiquan from his famous uncle, Chen
Xiaowang, at the age of 6. Master
Chen Bing is the eldest and first dragon of a 20th generation of the Chen Family
'Seven Dragons’, which also include Chen Jun, Chen Yingjun, Chen Ziqiang, Chen
Zijun, Chen Pengfei and Chen Shiwu.
A decorated international champion,
Chen Bing earned the title of "Taiji Almighty (太極全能)"
for his numerous awards, and is considered a "Chinese Intangible Cultural Asset
of Taijiquan." A graduate of Shanghai University of Sports and formerly
vice-mayor of Chen Village, Master Chen Bing is the founder/president of the
Chen Bing Taiji Academy, which houses its headquarters in Chenjiagou, Henan
Province, China.
Master Chen runs his main
academy in Chenjiagou, where he still teaches and resides. Following in the
footsteps of his uncle and main mentor, Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, Chen Bing has
tirelessly led seminars throughout Europe, North America and Asia. He does so to
promote and propagate the true essence of his illustrious family’s crowning
jewel - Chen Family Taijiquan.
Well-known for his fierce power and inimitable skill, Master Chen’s humility,
warmth, lucid approach and soft-spoken nature make him one of the most
respected, accessible, progressive and formidable ambassadors of the Chen
family. Sought out by Taiji enthusiasts from all over the world, Chen Bing is
one of the true, great masters of modern times. To coordinate training at the
Chen Bing Taiji Academy contact us by using the form below.
Master
Chen Ziqiang
Chen ZiQiang
Chen ZiQiang,
born in 1977, is the eldest son of 19th generation Taijiquan lineage holder Chen
XiaoXing, nephew of Standard Bearer Chen XiaoWang. From 3 years of age, Chen
ZiQiang has been diligently studying TaiJiQuan with both his father Chen
XiaoXing and uncle Chen XiaoWang. In addition, Chen ZiQiang combined his natural
martial talents with self-motivated relentless physical training and theory
studies. Not only is he good with a variety of martial equipment, he is
world-renown for his powerful push hands, free sparring skills, ability to move
with haste, issue force without warning, and his clean executions.
Since 1998, at 21 years of age, Chen ZiQiang has been teaching at the Chen
Village Martial Academy (Chenjiagou Taijiquan Academy) as head coach for the
competitive teams. In competitions, his teams have achieved overwhelming
victories. His teams’ numerous successes have received the attention of martial
enthusiasts at home and abroad through a number of radio stations, newspapers,
and other media coverage. Praise and recognition of Chen ZiQiang’s forthright
and sincere personal character, and of the school’s teaching methods have helped
promote Chen Village Chenjiagou TaiJiQuan’s development and practical usage
across the world.
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