Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling Exercises) are simple and easy to learn - through repeated practice of its gentle spiralling movements integral to Chen style Taijiquan, the student can master the way of movement guided by the Taiji principles. Chan Si Gong gives you the key to understanding the real art of Taijiquan and Tui Shou (Push Hands).
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Every movement of each exercise is demonstrated clearly, with Master Chen's direction guiding your Qi along its route, spiralling out from Dantian and returning to the centre. |
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The exercises of part 1 map out the basic pathway of Qi around the Dantian. The exercises of part 2 further elaborate on the transportation of energy around the body. |
Laojia (old frame) is the older of the two main long forms of the Chen Style Taijiquan. This is the form which Yang Luchan learned from Chen Changxin and which he later adapted to make the Yang style of Taijiquan.
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The form is shown on three tapes. Each movement is demonstrated separately from front, back, left and right. |
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This video is designed to be a learning tool, to help you deepen and refine your practice by examining and copying the movements. |
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Xinjia (new frame) was created by Chen Fake. It is a Taijiquan form remarkable for the richness of its contents. It combines slow, gentle moves with fast, vigorous actions characteristically involving the entire force in spirals.
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The form is shown on three tapes. |
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Each movement is demonstrated from four different directions, enabling the student to discover how these complex moves are articulated. |
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Pao Chui - Cannon Fist.
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This form involves release of power (fa-jin) with great vigour. Each movement is demonstrated from four different directions, with sequences shown both quickly and in slow motion. This tape can be ordered for £35.00 |
Sword
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Taiji Sword with its graceful movements will clarify your skill in weapons form. It may be performed quickly and slowly. Each movement is demonstrated from four different directions, with sequences shown both quickly and in slow motion. This tape can be ordered for £35.00 |
![]() | We have a limited number (at present 5) caligraphy paintings by Master Chen Xiaowang (you can see him hard at work). The caligraphy paitings are from £100.00 each + p.p. |
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![]() | A brass statue of Master Chen Xiaowang created by a leading Taiwanese sculptor. The statue is 34 cm high (just over 13 inches). The statue is $500. |
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