This is a gem. Nearly a decade now, and it still astounds me as to the clarity of Master Chen Zhonghua's teachings. Surprisingly, as one progresses over the years, I find that by repeatedly watching his videos over the years one can keep uncovering new aspects that one has missed earlier on. There are simply so many fine details.
This is so cool, intricate Taiji principles explained in such a clear and concise manner. This shows the high skills of Master Chen Zhonghua. Canada is so lucky to have him teaching there.
I love Master Chen Zhonghua styr of teaching, I like the metaphor of the door, it reminds me the revolving door type with the fixed rod in the center that turns around itself but it is fixed in the same place in space.
The revolving door is a better analogy. It is also a more complete action of a rotation. At the same time, it is more difficult. I use that analogy in higher level classes. Thanks.
The structure of the human body involves two girdles, the shoulder and hip, attached to a flexible post, the spine. So Chen Taiji utilizes this structure to generate spiralling energy. In the Yang style this is much less present, but the fundamental principles are the same. If you look at Yang Chen Fu's positions, he always has an erect spine and his nose never gets out front of his heel, which is the same thing as this great master is teaching in this vid.
Brilliant and beautiful description. I have tried explaining this [from a Wing Chun perspective]. I often call it the "tetherball". There is a pole [the spine] which is fixed. The arms pivot and spin along the static center line. So, in small shifts one can radically impart more energy and chi. If the center is not fixed, there is reduced rotational or centrifugal [think more "idea"] force. Great teaching!
That would be great....there is no way I'm going to miss this seminar. Never know how long it will be till Master Chen visits again. Peace brother....see you then
Yes, I was referring to Nathan. I have not met him, but I've emailed him once or twice and I see he is listed on Master Chen's site. As you know Master Chen is holding a seminar in SF in October. I'm sure Nathan will also be there.
Interesting concept. I am familiar with the concept of rotating through the center but I'm wondering what is the issue with angling the spine? Thanks for the vids. It's always nice to see real taiji.
@@Livingtree32 I am just saying that if we want to keep the bai hui and hui yin lined up, we can think of a revolving door axis. You are right that there is more to it than that, however - the legs fold at the kua, the arms will move with the waist. A revolving door doesn't have these extremities to stay connected to, but the central pivot post on a revolving door is vertical. I did not begin the door metaphor; I was just calling attention to a class of door which might fit better with the model that was being discussed. Only taiji can explain taiji. Metaphors can only touch on parts of the whole.
@@ttcostadc Yeah, I agree with your points, except for that a revolving door would fit better than the fictional door Mr Chen presents here. But that's not important 😄
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Since I'm interested in the practical aspect of martial arts, I have the following question? The grabs and the pushes, are those to be used against a punch or kick as well? It seems a bit hard to grab a unexpected punch from the air. Thanks in advance.
Hi, an example: the figure 8 movement of the hips is to be seen whenever a strong punch in boxing is thrown right after a parry. If you stand left hand foreward and you parry with the left hand to the inside, right hip (kua) revolves back, than for the counter both hips (kua) come forward gaining momentum for the punch and at the same time the right hip (kua) revolves around the left hip (kua) to pivot the body into the punch. Since both hips (kua) are not fixed in space a figure 8 - movement of the pelvis happens. What the master chen zhonghua explains here is totally effective in standing clinching for power generation, it makes the difference between muscle use and effortless use of the turning body around the hinge. It happend to me in sparring sometimes without knowing why and this is why I ended up learning taiji. For punching I am not far enough on the taiji way to understand if this concept is meant for punching too. I am a MMA-Guy doing Yang-Style for some years now because it enhances my clinch game a lot, especially the "door hinge" that the master explains helps in destabilizing the opponent with much less power. This teaching here is pure gold. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Practice it like any other. People often think what they can't grasp immediately is unusable. This is not true. 1. Practice 2. Your body will let you know. Tai Chi can help bring understanding of other arts. A punch is a punch a kick is a kick .... or is it???
This is a gem. Nearly a decade now, and it still astounds me as to the clarity of Master Chen Zhonghua's teachings. Surprisingly, as one progresses over the years, I find that by repeatedly watching his videos over the years one can keep uncovering new aspects that one has missed earlier on. There are simply so many fine details.
Performance and theory combined! Hard to find a great teacher like him
This is so cool, intricate Taiji principles explained in such a clear and concise manner. This shows the high skills of Master Chen Zhonghua. Canada is so lucky to have him teaching there.
Although I am practicing Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, I always enjoy your explanations of principles. Thanks a lot for sharing!
I love Master Chen Zhonghua styr of teaching, I like the metaphor of the door, it reminds me the revolving door type with the fixed rod in the center that turns around itself but it is fixed in the same place in space.
The revolving door is a better analogy. It is also a more complete action of a rotation. At the same time, it is more difficult. I use that analogy in higher level classes. Thanks.
Best taichi instructor in the world 🌍
The structure of the human body involves two girdles, the shoulder and hip, attached to a flexible post, the spine. So Chen Taiji utilizes this structure to generate spiralling energy. In the Yang style this is much less present, but the fundamental principles are the same. If you look at Yang Chen Fu's positions, he always has an erect spine and his nose never gets out front of his heel, which is the same thing as this great master is teaching in this vid.
Brilliant and beautiful description. I have tried explaining this [from a Wing Chun perspective]. I often call it the "tetherball". There is a pole [the spine] which is fixed. The arms pivot and spin along the static center line. So, in small shifts one can radically impart more energy and chi. If the center is not fixed, there is reduced rotational or centrifugal [think more "idea"] force.
Great teaching!
brilliant teacher, Master Chen really knows how to explain the nuts&bolts of tai chi
This has to be the best explanation of center that I have ever heard - RESPECT !
I will practice this everyday - thank you for this video !
Great explanation! Thanx for sharing!
That would be great....there is no way I'm going to miss this seminar. Never know how long it will be till Master Chen visits again. Peace brother....see you then
Excellent explanation Shifu!! Thanks for sharing. My respects!!
Yes, I was referring to Nathan. I have not met him, but I've emailed him once or twice and I see he is listed on Master Chen's site. As you know Master Chen is holding a seminar in SF in October. I'm sure Nathan will also be there.
Thank you for this. This will definitely help with my tai chi practice
Thank you master Chen with all my respect！
Thank you! So very well explained! Respect!
Very good explanation, thank you, teacher.
That was excellent!!
great lesson thank you.
Equally superb teaching of Tai Chi Chuan similar to Sifu Yang Jwing-Ming and Sifu Erle Montaigue.
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Interesting concept. I am familiar with the concept of rotating through the center but I'm wondering what is the issue with angling the spine? Thanks for the vids. It's always nice to see real taiji.
A revolving door has the "hinge" in the centre
Great stuff!
Such a great explanation that helps me in my Cheng Man Ching form.
Scott C I am also adjusting my CMC form internally after looking into practical method.
A revolving door has a pin (could say hinge) in the center and clearance on both sides. :)
But there is no folding in (don't know how to explain it better in English), so the metaphor doesn't fit
@@Livingtree32 I am just saying that if we want to keep the bai hui and hui yin lined up, we can think of a revolving door axis. You are right that there is more to it than that, however - the legs fold at the kua, the arms will move with the waist. A revolving door doesn't have these extremities to stay connected to, but the central pivot post on a revolving door is vertical. I did not begin the door metaphor; I was just calling attention to a class of door which might fit better with the model that was being discussed. Only taiji can explain taiji. Metaphors can only touch on parts of the whole.
@@ttcostadc Yeah, I agree with your points, except for that a revolving door would fit better than the fictional door Mr Chen presents here. But that's not important 😄
awesome
Thank you for sharing!
i like the concept...very logic from human body mechanic
solid advice, very nice
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Since I'm interested in the practical aspect of martial arts, I have the following question? The grabs and the pushes, are those to be used against a punch or kick as well? It seems a bit hard to grab a unexpected punch from the air. Thanks in advance.
Can we ask how many amiture & pro boxing matches have U had
So amazing
Master!!!
So good!
The spine (hinge) is moving. It is just staying on axis
"figure 8 movement of the pelvis" is strictly viewed as a mistake in this system.
wow - that certainly explains a lot....I hope to get a chance to learn in one of your clinics someday, if you ever teach in Florida.
What do you mean by figure 8 movement of tge pelvic?
Hi, an example: the figure 8 movement of the hips is to be seen whenever a strong punch in boxing is thrown right after a parry. If you stand left hand foreward and you parry with the left hand to the inside, right hip (kua) revolves back, than for the counter both hips (kua) come forward gaining momentum for the punch and at the same time the right hip (kua) revolves around the left hip (kua) to pivot the body into the punch. Since both hips (kua) are not fixed in space a figure 8 - movement of the pelvis happens. What the master chen zhonghua explains here is totally effective in standing clinching for power generation, it makes the difference between muscle use and effortless use of the turning body around the hinge. It happend to me in sparring sometimes without knowing why and this is why I ended up learning taiji. For punching I am not far enough on the taiji way to understand if this concept is meant for punching too. I am a MMA-Guy doing Yang-Style for some years now because it enhances my clinch game a lot, especially the "door hinge" that the master explains helps in destabilizing the opponent with much less power. This teaching here is pure gold. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
It's very interesting ! (How to get a french traduction, please)
Excellent
ONE OF HIS STUDENTS HAS A PRACTICAL METHOD SCHOOL IN OAKLAND AND BERKELEY....I TEACH THE STYLE IN SANTA CLARA....GOOD LUCK
Isn't master Chen Xiaowang in Australia?
are they exercising or are they actually doing the fighting style mode?
it's cool, need years (about 10 to 20 years perhaps or maybe more..) of training to keep the center like that
謝謝老師
功夫秘笈只能傳承(指定傳承人也必為華人)
但！推廣要加油-使華人有市場
師資(傳承以下)要加強訓練，師資資格要德行好！！！
+林水金 發掦中國武術的最好方法是傳授給洋人和日本人.
I am only an egg! I will try to feel this in practice.
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Howcome we don't have any masters like him in australia.?
Master Chen now has schools in Sydney and Perth.
how can you protect yourself by using this kind of martial art...?
Practice it like any other. People often think what they can't grasp immediately is unusable. This is not true. 1. Practice 2. Your body will let you know. Tai Chi can help bring understanding of other arts. A punch is a punch a kick is a kick .... or is it???
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Thank you very much for sharing Laoshr, your videos are always enlightening!