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What Does Chen Style Taiji Look Like?‏

December 1, 2009 wujimon 2 comments

The image above is a picture of a lecture conducted by Chen Zhonghua at a recent Taiji Traditions Camp. Master Chen will always include some type of lecture in his workshops.

The question asked was: What does Chen Style Taiji look like? This is a question I have asked myself time and time again. The lecture identifies the four main characteristics of “Gong”:

  • Fa: Issue
  • Hua: Neutralize
  • Na: Seize
  • Da: Hit

    If I understand this correctly, taiji will look differently depending upon the characteristic/quality that one is training or working on. Example, some styles emphasize yielding whereas other styles may emphasis footwork or issuing.

    For more on the topic, click the link above to be taken to Jordan’s blog.

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