Chen Family Tai Chi History Archives -

May 21, 2017

Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment?

Click here to watch Laojia Yilu Part One Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment? OK, I will keep this article short and sweet… FACT: Taijiquan movement is […]

April 11, 2016

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan An editorial by Master Marcello Sidoti (Reprinted with permission of the author, Master Marcello Sidoti) http://www.csitaichi.it/il_nostro_impegno.html Our Commitment We live in […]

April 7, 2016

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch This is a photo essay of Grandmaster Wang Xi’an demonstrating the Chen style tai chi posture called […]

February 29, 2016

Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat

The Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat Greetings everyone! We are now offering a tai chi retreat which is of special interest for yoga practitioners, both […]

February 18, 2016

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine)

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine) Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu, or Old Frame First Routine, is the first form/routine that […]

August 14, 2015

Chen Xin (1849 – 1929)

Chen Xin (1849 – 1929) Chen Xin, alternate name Pinsan, was a sixteenth generation member of the Chen Family. He was one of the most famous […]

August 1, 2015

Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853)

Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853) Chen Changxing (1771 – 1853) with an alternative name Yunting, was a 14th generation member of the Chen Family. He authored […]

July 25, 2015

Chen Wangting Creator of Taijiquan

Chen Wangting Creator of Taijiquan Chen Wangting (1600-1680) also known as Qingting. According to the records of Wen Prefecture, Chen Wangting was very skilled in the […]

July 19, 2015

The Origins of Tai Chi Chuan

The Origins of Tai Chi Chuan The following series of articles will present the origins of Tai Chi Chuan and important Chen family masters of this […]