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Master Chen Xiaowang’s Ten Core Theories of Tai Chi

Master Chen emphasizes making Tai Chi more scientific by applying modern principles from disciplines like kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and traditional Chinese medicine. He believes that Tai Chi's past mysticism arose because its internal mechanisms weren’t fully understood. His approach involves systematic explanations grounded in science to make Tai Chi comprehensible and practical for all learners.

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December 17, 2024

interviews

Chen Xiaowang on Tai Chi for Beginner – A Personal Interview

What stayed with me after listening to Chen Xiaowang that Sunday morning was not a secret technique or a complicated Tai Chi theory. It was how ordinary his advice sounded: learn naturally, don't rush, and give your body enough time to understand what your mind wants it to do. 　　It was around 10 o'clock on a Sunday morning in the Tai Chi studio. The first thing that caught my eye was the blue. Chen Xiaowang was wearing a vivid royal-blue traditional Chinese training suit, the jacket cut loose through the shoulders and waist, with a standing collar and a row of simple cloth fastenings running down the front. His trousers were the same bright blue, loose enough for movement without looking oversized. Against everything happening around him in the room, the color made him immediately stand out.

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June 24, 2023

Chen Xiaowang

Tai Chi Masters

Excellent Reads The Tai Chi Philosophy of My Mentor, Chen Xiaowang / Li Wenkui

My mentor, Chen Xiaowang, is a renowned Tai Chi master of our times. His mastery of Tai Chi Chuan is intricate and profound, with a unique and deep philosophy. He is also a person of humility and high moral standards. I am fortunate to have received his teachings, which have greatly benefited me. Studying and researching my mentor's views on Tai Chi, whether in relation to the art of Tai Chi itself or to work and life in general, can be immensely beneficial. My own understanding is limited, but I will attempt a preliminary exploration of his perspective on Tai Chi, hoping to enlighten Tai Chi enthusiasts:

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February 22, 2024

Chen Xiaowang

Fa Jin

Chen Xiaowang Talk Fa Jin ( release Energy) Secret Talks

Chinese martial arts are rich and diverse, each with its own distinctive style and system. However, the concept of "offense and defense" is shared by all. The defensive side often employs softness, while the offensive side relies more on hardness. What is meant by hardness? When issuing force, the internal and external should unite as one, with a vigorous spirit, delivering one's own power to the point of attack. This is the highest standard of hardness. Chen-style Tai Chi Quan also has its unique aspects when it comes to issuing force. It not only utilizes the fists, elbows, shoulders, feet, knees, and major joints to issue force but also requires that every part of the body is capable of issuing force. The boxing manual states, "Only when the five yin and five yang merge without bias can one possess…

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June 12, 2023