Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method

Workshop Details


Workshop: Chen Taijiquan Practical Method
Instructor: Master Cheng Zhonghua
Date: 25th - 26th, February, 2012, Sat-Sun,  10am - 5pm
Venue: Chong Pang Community Centre, Singapore
Admission: SGD 260
Enquires/Registration: michaelkoh@hotmail.com or phone +65.9668.0069
  

The Practical Method of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng


Grandmasters Chen Fake and Hong Junsheng
Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method was formally introduced by Grandmaster Hong Junsheng, in his book published in 1988. Hong Junsheng was one of  Grandmaster Chen Fake's earliest disciples having studied from Chen Fake for 15 years from 1930 till 1944. The Practical Method is distilled from the teachings of Chen Fake and Hong Junsheng.

Gong and Fa
In Practical Method, Gong (Foundation/Power/Skill) and Fa (Form/Technique) are unified at the core of the training method. This means that the movements in the training routines are taught and practiced exactly as they will be applied in fighting and push hands. Yin and Yang, which must be present in every action, are not to be perceived simply as separate entities. Rather, they must be experienced as an integral unity.

Practical Method Power
Grandmaster Hong believed that the concept of power is an important distinguishing feature of systems. Among internal martial arts systems, Xingyi and Baqua genuinely aim to generate internal power. In Taiji, there is no real power generated. Instead, it is a "perceived power" that Taiji is concerned with.

Superior and Supernatural Skills
Grandmaster Hong also believed that Taijiquan is a traditional Chinese martial arts with a rich accumulated repertoire of knowledge. However, there is nothing supernatural about it. He advocated that "superior and super-natural like" skills can be developed through precise movements based on the rules of Taiji, which in turn adhere to laws of physics.

Program


Theory

  • History of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method
  • Grandmasters Chen Fake and Hong Junsheng
  • Gong (Foundation) and Fa (Technique)

Foundation (Gong)

  • Posture Training
  • Positive and Negative Circles
  • Open and Close
  • Six Sealing, Four Closing
  • Peng and Spiral Force

Technique (Fa)

  • Yilu (First Road)
  • Training and Corrections
  • Applications
  • Push Hands
  • Free Fighting
The above is a sample program. The actual program taught on the day depends on the skill level of participants, time available and Master Chen's evaluation of teaching conditions.

Master Chen Zhonghua


Master Chen Zhonghua is a 19th generation lineage holder of Chen Style Taijiquan under the lineage of Grandmaster Chen Fake. In his youth, he studied Sitongchui, Baji, Chaquan and other arts.

At the introduction of Master Li Enjiu, the president of the Jinan Martial Arts Academy, he became a disciple of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng, 18th generation master of Chen Style Taijiquan and founder of the Practical Method system. Due to his skills and knowledge Grandmaster Hong Junsheng's family and disciples officially selected Master Chen as the International standard bearer of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method.

After finishing his studies with Grandmaster Hong, Master Chem was introduced to and became a disciple of Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang, another renowned 18th generation master of Chen Style Taijiquan and founder of the Hunyuan Taiji System.


Workshop Highlights

Discover and Learn
  • The unique internal power generation of Chen Taijiquan Practical Method.
  • Hidden, subtle applications of Chen Taijiquan forms.
  • Unique interpretation and application of Taijiquan principles such as Yin & Yang.
  • The combat heritage of Grandmasters Chen Fake and Hong Junsheng
Suitable For
  • Chen Style Taijiquan enthusiasts: Discover combat      applications from Chen Fake's lineage.
  • Other Styles Taijiquan enthusiasts: Cross train and cross check with Chen Taijiquan principles & techniques.
  • Other Martial Arts enthusiasts: Learn Taijiquan principles and internal power.

Grandmaster Hong Junsheng's Maxims

When faced with danger,
have no fear;
When faced with difficulty,
have no worries;
When faced with injustice,
have no anger;
At all times live life without guilt.
Master Chen performing the first form Yilu.

Fajin demonstration.
How to issue power.


Push Hands