Chen Style

martial secrets

How is the force of a punch generated?

There are various methods to obtain force in martial arts, but they can be summarized into three main types: static force, dynamic force, and a combination of both static and dynamic force. For example, Muay Thai and boxing belong to the dynamic force type, while Tai Chi, Xingyi Quan, and Baguazhang belong to the static force type and the combination of static and dynamic force. Of course, the distinction between dynamic and static force is not absolute; it simply refers to the emphasis on either dynamic or static aspects in the pursuit of force, resulting in distinct training styles and technical characteristics.

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July 28, 2023

Tai Chi

BeginnerGuide

Must learn Tai Chi readings

Part 1: "Inherent distinct method: At the beginning of life, one's eyes can see, ears can hear, nose can smell, mouth can taste; colors, sounds, fragrances, and tastes—all are natural perceptions, inherent goodness. The movements of hands and feet, the abilities of the four limbs—all are natural and inherent. When considering this, people become familiar without cause; human nature is close but also distant, lost and confused in the inherent. To restore our inherent, we must seek the root of movement through martial practice and the original source of perception through scholarly understanding. It is by moving that we perceive, and by perceiving that we feel. Without movement, there is no perception; without action, there is no sensation. When movement reaches its extreme, it becomes action; when perception is heightened, it becomes knowledge. The one who knows through action…

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July 27, 2023

Tai Chi

Other Tai Chi Styles

Wang Yongquan’s Yang Style Tai Chi: Principles, Internal Skill & 13 Postures

The fundamental characteristics of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan are natural, gentle, and graceful, making the practitioner feel comfortable during the movements. When practicing Tai Chi, one should focus on demonstrating the features of relaxation, stability, slowness, and evenness. On this basis, gradually learn to use internal energy, achieving a state of relaxation, expansiveness, connectivity, and emptiness.

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July 26, 2023

Stories & Experiences

Why Do Famous Masters Have Short Lives – Hong Jun Sheng ?

Quote from Jiang Jiajun's book "Dialogues with Tai Chi Masters." During the conversation, Brother He asked Master Hong, "Does practicing Tai Chi Chuan lead to longevity?" Master Hong looked at Brother He and said, "I know what you want to ask. You want to know why some Tai Chi Chuan predecessors and masters passed away early. What is the reason behind it?" Master Hong continued, "People who practice Tai Chi Chuan should have a long life; their achievements will be greater. 'No longevity' means they do not live to an old age. Master Chen Changxing lived to eighty-two, his disciple Yang Luchan lived to seventy-two, Master Chen Xin lived to eighty, and my teacher Master Chen Fake also lived to over seventy. They can all be considered relatively long-lived. If they had passed away in their forties or fifties,…

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July 26, 2023

Bagua Zhang / Xingyi Quan

Understand The Beauty of Eight Trigram Palm

The Beauty of Eight Trigram Palm 1. The Beauty of Eight Trigram Palm: Yin-Yang Harmony and Strength-Softness Aesthetics The so-called strength-softness aesthetics of Eight Trigram Palm refers to the inherent techniques and training postures in Eight Trigram Palm's routines that embody strong, majestic, and powerful movements, akin to the wind rushing through a valley or a hungry tiger emerging from the mountains. These expressions are characterized by robust power, dynamic movements like a dragon, and agile changes reminiscent of an eagle. On the other hand, the softness aesthetics in Eight Trigram Palm encompass graceful and ethereal techniques, where movements flow and dissolve like wisps of smoke or soft silken threads. Throughout the entire set of Eight Trigram Palm routines, the emphasis on the softness aesthetics is evident, showcased through movements that resemble mountains, flowing water, twisting, and circular maneuvers.…

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July 23, 2023

Xingyi Quan

36/24 Song Secrets of Eight Trigram Palm (Baguazhang)

Song One: Basic Posture of Baguazhang Chest hollow, top of the head lifted, waist relaxed and sinking, Twisting steps, bending knees, firmly grasping the ground. Shoulders sink, elbows drop, palms extend forward, Fix your gaze on the tiger's mouth. Song Two: Formation of the Basic Techniques of Baguazhang First the elbows, then the overlapped elbows cover the heart, Palms flip and collapse, advancing with the heel. Heel follows the front elbow, combining power, Front and back palms merge into one spirit. Song Three: Basic Footwork of Baguazhang Step with a bent knee, foot extends straight forward, Resembling the movement of grinding a millstone. Flex the knees, twist the hips, pivot on the foot, The leg remains steady from all three sides. Song Four: Balance of Left and Right Techniques in Baguazhang Single Whip is not exceptional, it's suitable to…

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July 23, 2023

Xingyi Quan

Eight Trigram Palm ( Bagua Zhang)and the Way of Health Preservation

The Impact of Eight Trigram Palm on the Musculoskeletal System Eight Trigram Palm emphasizes the principles of "rolling, drilling, expanding, and wrapping" in its practice. This pertains to the changes in force and posture of the upper limbs during exercises. "Rolling" refers to circular revolving arm movements, "drilling" involves both rotating and advancing spiral arm actions, "expanding" requires outward stretching, and "wrapping" involves inward coiling. All four types of movements require the contraction of the upper limb muscles to generate power. During practice, it is necessary to combine rolling and drilling, generating both inward contracting force and outward expanding force. "Qi Zheng Xiang Sheng" refers to the idea that contradictions give rise to forces. All the power in Eight Trigram Palm emerges from the interaction of the four forces—rolling, drilling, expanding, and wrapping—created through the contradictions of qi (energy)…

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July 23, 2023

Bagua Zhang

Interview of The renowned master of Choi Lee Fat – Qu Hanquan.

Qu Hanquan, a highly skilled modern martial arts master, was born in Guangzhou in 1917, with ancestral roots in Yunfu. He lost his parents at a young age and began learning Cai Li Fo Quan (Cai Li Fo Fist) and Hong Quan under the tutelage of the martial arts teacher Fang Yushu at the age of 12. With his bright and diligent mind, he excelled in his studies and obtained the authentic teachings of Fang Yushu. He also studied traditional Chinese medicine and traditional bone-setting techniques. In 1932, he opened a martial arts school in his ancestral home left by his father in Guangzhou and invited Chen Yaochi, a third-generation heir of Cai Li Fo Quan, to teach there, embarking on the path of imparting martial arts. In 1937, Qu Hanquan invested in his hometown to establish the "Chengxi Quan Yitang Martial Arts Society," which integrated a martial arts school, a medical clinic, and a charity hall. Apart from teaching martial arts, the society also provided free medical treatment for the local community.

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July 19, 2023