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The Softer Side of Chen Zhonghua
This is one of Master Chen Zhonghua’s rare relaxed demonstrations of Yilu. In most cases, he would demonstrate only one particular aspect of the form (such as how the joints move) that make him appear to be choppy and stiff. … Continue reading
Chen Zhonghua Workshop Summary Part 3
Conditioning Exercises Master Chen introduced us to a lot conditioning and strength training exercises over the course of the 3 day workshop. Master Chen often mentioned the idea of vertical energy and how we could develop vertical energy to redirect … Continue reading
Chen Zhonghua Workshop Summary Part 2
Please note, below is the second part in a multipart series. For Part 1, see Chen Zhonghua Workshop Summary Part 1. Chen Taiji Broadsword After dinner, we returned to the hotel conference room for the introductory broadsword routine. We started … Continue reading
Chen Zhonghua Workshop Summary Part 1
I recently had the opportunity to attend a 3 day workshop with Master Chen Zhonghua. Friday evening consisted of an introduction to the Practical Method Chen Style Taijiquan Broadsword routine. Saturday and Sunday covered taiji foundations, taiji fundamental exercises and … Continue reading
Do you train when tipsy?
Do you engage in training when you’re a bit tipsy from alcohol? Yesterday, I shared a single bottle of beer with my wife while watching the super bowl. While this is not a lot, it was enough to make me … Continue reading
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