There are many different modules and
forms of the Chen Style Tai Chi (Taijiquan) Practice. These forms
are typically offered in progressive levels of development, starting
with the more rudimentary and progressing to more advanced
forms.
Sedona Classes are taught by
Gregory
Charles Du Bois
Gregory is a lifelong student and represents himself in that
due humility.
The Next Series of Classes will be announced in the
future. Check out the Travel Adventure link
to find out where Greg is and what he is
doing.
Specially Scheduled
Seminars
will be offered by
GrandMaster Chen and
Master
Ren
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enjoyment!
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Chan Si Gong/Silk
Reeling Exercises Chan Si Gong is a simple and
repetitive series of movements that are the fundamental elements of
Tai Chi movements. It is easy to learn through repeated practice of
it's gentle spiraling movements. Chan Si Gong gives you the key to
understanding the real art of Tai Chi Chuan and Tui Shou (Push
Hands).
19 Movement Short
Form As an introduction to the two main varieties of the Chen
style long form, GrandMaster Chen Xiao Wang has created the 19
Movement Short Form, which combined movements from both while being
much easier to learn.
38
Movement Short
Form
This
is a routine based on the Chen families longer traditional forms of
Laojia and Xinjia. It moves between the gentle and the powerful,
containing both slow and fast actions. Laojia Yi
Lu or Old Frame First Form
Laojia Yi Lu is the oldest of the Chen style forms. The
Laojia Yi Lu is the form from which the Yang style and all other Tai
Chi styles developed. It is the primary form for the study of
Chen style Tai Chi. It consists of 74 postures or
movements.
Laojia Er Lu or Old Frame Second
Form (also called Pau Chui or "Cannon
Fist")
The Laojia Er Lu (Cannon Fist) is the second routine. This
form is more aerobic and explosive and is usually performed quickly
with bursts of fajing, or explosive energy. The student needs
to have cultivated an understanding of the principles of
Tai Chi and internal energy before learning this Cannon Fist Form.
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