ChenStyle welcomes original contributions about Tai Chi, Chen-style Taijiquan, Chinese martial arts, training, history, culture, teachers, lineages, and related research.
We are especially interested in articles that add something genuinely useful: first-hand training experience, interviews, historical research, travel observations, technical explanations, lineage perspectives, or evidence-based discussion that readers cannot easily find elsewhere.
Submission Guidelines
Articles should normally be 1,200–3,000 words, depending on the subject. Quality and originality matter more than hitting a fixed word count.
Submissions must be original and unpublished. We do not accept copied, lightly rewritten, or previously published articles.
Choose topics that are clearly relevant to Tai Chi or traditional Chinese martial arts. Strong subjects include Chen-style Tai Chi, other major Tai Chi styles, push hands, qigong, silk-reeling, fajin, forms, weapons, martial arts history, biomechanics, teachers, training experiences, and Chinese martial culture.
Use credible sources for factual, historical, scientific, or health-related claims. Where possible, prefer primary sources, peer-reviewed research, government or university material, recognized organizations, historical records, or clearly identified first-hand interviews.
Write in a natural, clear style. Avoid keyword stuffing, exaggerated claims, generic AI-style introductions, and unnecessary repetition.
AI tools may be used to assist with writing, organization, translation, or editing, but the final article must contain meaningful original value and should be reviewed and fact-checked by the author.
Relevant external links may be considered when they genuinely support the article or help readers verify information. Promotional, unrelated, excessive, or link-building-only submissions may be rejected or edited.
Include a short author bio of about 50–150 words explaining your background, experience, or connection to the subject. A photo is not required.
Topics We Particularly Welcome
We are interested in articles such as:
- First-hand Tai Chi training experiences
- Chen-style Tai Chi principles and methods
- Interviews with teachers or experienced practitioners
- Tai Chi and qigong
- Push hands and partner training
- Silk-reeling and fajin
- Traditional forms and weapons
- Chenjiagou, Zhaobao, Wen County, and other martial arts locations
- Tai Chi history and lineage research
- Chinese martial arts culture
- Evidence-based discussion of Tai Chi health research
- Comparisons between styles or training approaches
We prefer a focused article with a clear point over another broad, generic “complete guide.”
Editorial Review
All submissions are reviewed before publication. We may edit titles, grammar, structure, citations, links, and formatting for accuracy and readability.
Publication is not guaranteed. Articles are selected based on originality, relevance, credibility, usefulness, and the author’s contribution to the subject.
Before You Submit
Ask yourself:
What does my article contribute that readers cannot already find on dozens of other websites?
If the answer is your experience, research, interview, historical source, technical insight, or a genuinely useful perspective, it may be a good fit for ChenStyle.
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