Comments on: Pizza from Chen Xiao Wang

By: Chen Xiaowang Seminar 2004: Journal Notes | the way of wujimon

Chen Xiaowang Seminar 2004: Journal Notes | the way of wujimon — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:12:14 +0000

[...] A great post by Mike covering the "three movement principle", learning sequence and languages of teaching as taught by Chen Xiaowang. Interestingly enough, I also attended a Chen Xiaowang workshop in 2004. Not the same one as Mike, but one focusing specifically on silk reeling. See the following post to check out my own feedback: Pizza from Chen Xiao Wang [...]

By: Reader Question: Sinking Lower in Zhan Zhuang | the way of wujimon

Reader Question: Sinking Lower in Zhan Zhuang | the way of wujimon — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:43:57 +0000

[...] Regarding alignment in zhan zhuang, I will refer you to what I consider one of the best articles written on the topic. The post is from Rick of Wujifa and he wrote an EXCELLENT article on Zhan Zhuang Alignment. In fact, I have visited Rick and felt FIRST-HAND what correct alignment feels like and TRUST ME, you don't have to be in a low stance to get it. In fact, Rick adjusted my posture while I was in a very high stance (maybe 20 degree bend in knees) and I felt the BURN in my legs and almost began shaking. This type of correction can only be experienced through the transmission of touch with a good teacher. If you don't have regular access to a good teacher, check out a Chen Xiao Wang workshop and ask for Pizza [...]

By: Chen Xiaoxing’s USA Seminar Schedule « randomly wujimon

Chen Xiaoxing’s USA Seminar Schedule « randomly wujimon — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:49:27 +0000

[...] February 19, 2008 I missed Chen Xiaoxing (CXX) last time he came through the US, but he’s making his way around again. This time, I may have the opportunity to check him out! I’m pretty excited about the whole thing as the last time I attended a workshop was back in like 2004 (Pizza With Chen Xiaowang). [...]

By: Where is Qi? « randomly wujimon

Where is Qi? « randomly wujimon — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:47:33 +0000

[...] and elbow region during this movement. Then it suddenly dawned on me, I had a flashback of my seminar with Chen Xiaowang, and remembered that he often asked folks: “Where is the qi?”. In this posture, [...]

By: Finding Our Taiji Learning Style « randomly wujimon

Finding Our Taiji Learning Style « randomly wujimon — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:06:09 +0000

[...] I had the gross form sequence down pat before coming to class. These corrections were like the ‘Pizza’ in Chen Xiaowang talk. The class time frame was usually 1.5 hours and we would sometimes get through corrections [...]

By: The Transmission of Touch

The Transmission of Touch — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:54:03 +0000

[...] Robi Sen writes about his recent experience in a workshop with Chen Xiaoxing. Reading his entry reminds me of my own experiences in a workshop with Chen Xiaowang, in that both entries relay the importance of touch. A lot of what’s written about taiji is really philosophical and esoteric which much chatter about universal energies and what not, but I whole-heartedly agree with Robi when he wrote: Chen Style has a tradition of teaching via touch. [...]

By: Where is the mind? at wujimon

Where is the mind? at wujimon — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:29:45 +0000

[...] Before reading his post, I would answer the mind would be at the hand. When I learned taiji, I was taught the following qi/intention path (this is also emphasized by CXW and noted in a previous entry): [...]