Chen Style Tai Chi Cannon Fist 71 Forms Master Zhang Jianping 2DVD Set
LECTURER: Zhang Jianping
SKUDW191-02
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME113.0
Advanced Chen Style Taijiquan Routine Two 71 Forms Cannon Fist Pao Chui Instructional Series By Master Zhang Jianping Featuring Fa-Jin And Explosive Power
Index: Chen Style Tai Chi Cannon Fist 71 Forms Master Zhang Jianping 2DVD Set // Internal Power / Silk Reeling // Wushu Heritage
Martial Arts Pedagogy
●Master the explosive Cannon Fist (Pao Chui) with the 71-form Technical Routine of Chen Style.
●Learn to execute Fa-Jin with loose and vivid elasticity while maintaining structural integrity.
●Experience the integration of hardness and softness through rapid, powerful transitions.
●Utilize digital decomposition to master complex explosive movements without losing technical detail.
Learn the 'why' behind every posture to unlock your technical potential.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND THE Cannon Fist TRADITION
Chen Style Taijiquan Routine Two, famously known as Pao Chui or Cannon Fist, is the more aggressive and explosive counterpart to the foundational Routine One. This Technical Routine, consisting of 71 stances, represents the martial pinnacle of the Chen family system, focusing on high-speed transitions and devastating power projection. This 3-DVD set is presented by Master Zhang Jianping, a direct disciple of Grandmaster Chen Fake and an 11th generation inheritor. Master Zhang utilizes his signature digital decomposition method to unveil the complex mechanics of Fa-Jin (Explosive Power), making this advanced routine accessible to modern practitioners. Historically, the Cannon Fist was the primary method for training the fierce and fast applications of Chenjiagou, and this series preserves that heritage with absolute technical precision. It is a vital study for those who wish to understand the 'Hard' side of the Taiji duality.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND EXPLOSIVE FORCE
The Cannon Fist is characterized by its predominant hardness, integrated with hidden softness. The Technical Routine features frequent stomping (Zhen Jiao), leaping, and sudden bursts of Fa-Jin, requiring the practitioner to move with the speed of a thunderbolt. Master Zhang emphasizes that while the movements are fast, they must remain loose and vivid (Song Huo Tan Dou), avoiding any stiffness or clumsy strength. A unique feature of this routine is its emphasis on Silk Reeling energy within high-speed actions, ensuring that the spiraling power is never lost. The movements are described as having the spirit of a 'Monstrous Python coming out of a cave' or a 'Fierce Tiger rushing down a mountain,' embodying the raw power and agility of the Chen style. The routine fully captures the 'Fast, Strong, and Fierce' features of Routine II.
BIO-MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT AND KINETIC CHAIN
The bio-mechanics of the Cannon Fist require a high degree of 'Body-Mind Integration' and 'Kinetic Chain Coordination.' Master Zhang demonstrates how the power is drawn from the ground through stomping and transmitted through the Python Waist to the extremities with maximum efficiency. The principle of 'Hand Leading, Body Following' is paramount, ensuring that every movement is powered by the core. The routine requires the practitioner to maintain a stable root (Gen Wen) and whole-body force (Jing Zheng) even during rapid, explosive actions. This structural discipline ensures that the Fa-Jin is 'Complete and Unified,' delivering maximum force without compromising the practitioner's balance or safety. The integration of 'Hardness and Softness' is key, allowing the practitioner to transition seamlessly between yielding and striking.
CULTIVATION AND COMBAT MASTERY
This 101-minute instructional DVD provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 71 stances of Chen Style Routine Two. Master Zhang Jianping focuses on the 'Technical Routine' details that make the Cannon Fist such a formidable martial art. He illustrates the 'Combat Applications' of each movement, showing how to transition from a soft neutralization to a hard strike in a fraction of a second. The practice of this routine builds 'Martial Agility' and functional strength, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to enhance their self-defense skills. Beyond the physical, the routine is a form of 'Internal Alchemy' that cultivates a powerful and focused spirit. By mastering the Cannon Fist, the practitioner achieves a level of 'Firmness and Internal Force' that is the hallmark of the Chen family lineage, providing a complete understanding of the 'Hard-Soft' integration of Taijiquan.
Chen Style Taijiquan Routine Two, famously known as Pao Chui or Cannon Fist, is the more aggressive and explosive counterpart to the foundational Routine One. This Technical Routine, consisting of 71 stances, represents the martial pinnacle of the Chen family system, focusing on high-speed transitions and devastating power projection. This 3-DVD set is presented by Master Zhang Jianping, a direct disciple of Grandmaster Chen Fake and an 11th generation inheritor. Master Zhang utilizes his signature digital decomposition method to unveil the complex mechanics of Fa-Jin (Explosive Power), making this advanced routine accessible to modern practitioners. Historically, the Cannon Fist was the primary method for training the fierce and fast applications of Chenjiagou, and this series preserves that heritage with absolute technical precision. It is a vital study for those who wish to understand the 'Hard' side of the Taiji duality.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND EXPLOSIVE FORCE
The Cannon Fist is characterized by its predominant hardness, integrated with hidden softness. The Technical Routine features frequent stomping (Zhen Jiao), leaping, and sudden bursts of Fa-Jin, requiring the practitioner to move with the speed of a thunderbolt. Master Zhang emphasizes that while the movements are fast, they must remain loose and vivid (Song Huo Tan Dou), avoiding any stiffness or clumsy strength. A unique feature of this routine is its emphasis on Silk Reeling energy within high-speed actions, ensuring that the spiraling power is never lost. The movements are described as having the spirit of a 'Monstrous Python coming out of a cave' or a 'Fierce Tiger rushing down a mountain,' embodying the raw power and agility of the Chen style. The routine fully captures the 'Fast, Strong, and Fierce' features of Routine II.
BIO-MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT AND KINETIC CHAIN
The bio-mechanics of the Cannon Fist require a high degree of 'Body-Mind Integration' and 'Kinetic Chain Coordination.' Master Zhang demonstrates how the power is drawn from the ground through stomping and transmitted through the Python Waist to the extremities with maximum efficiency. The principle of 'Hand Leading, Body Following' is paramount, ensuring that every movement is powered by the core. The routine requires the practitioner to maintain a stable root (Gen Wen) and whole-body force (Jing Zheng) even during rapid, explosive actions. This structural discipline ensures that the Fa-Jin is 'Complete and Unified,' delivering maximum force without compromising the practitioner's balance or safety. The integration of 'Hardness and Softness' is key, allowing the practitioner to transition seamlessly between yielding and striking.
CULTIVATION AND COMBAT MASTERY
This 101-minute instructional DVD provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 71 stances of Chen Style Routine Two. Master Zhang Jianping focuses on the 'Technical Routine' details that make the Cannon Fist such a formidable martial art. He illustrates the 'Combat Applications' of each movement, showing how to transition from a soft neutralization to a hard strike in a fraction of a second. The practice of this routine builds 'Martial Agility' and functional strength, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to enhance their self-defense skills. Beyond the physical, the routine is a form of 'Internal Alchemy' that cultivates a powerful and focused spirit. By mastering the Cannon Fist, the practitioner achieves a level of 'Firmness and Internal Force' that is the hallmark of the Chen family lineage, providing a complete understanding of the 'Hard-Soft' integration of Taijiquan.
Master Zhang Jianping
Zhang Jianping - 10th Generation Inheritor of Chen-style Taijiquan
Zhang Jianping is a distinguished martial arts master who holds a unique position in the traditional Wushu community. While he is highly celebrated in the Cheng-style Baguazhang lineage, he is also a recognized 10th generation inheritor of Chen-style Taijiquan (陈式太极拳). He is known for his ability to synthesize the spiraling mechanics of Bagua with the Explosive Power (Fa Li) and silk-reeling (Chan Si Gong) of Chen-style Taiji.
Lineage and Background
In the realm of Taijiquan, Zhang Jianping carries forward the traditions of the Chen family lineage, focusing on the preservation of the "Old Frame" (Lao Jia) and the martial applications of the art.
Lineage: 10th Generation Inheritor of Chen-style Taijiquan.
Heritage: His practice emphasizes the rigorous standards of the Beijing Chen-style tradition, which is noted for its compact structure and clear combat intent.
Dual Expertise: His background in Baguazhang deeply informs his Taiji practice, particularly in the fluidity of footwork and the refinement of internal energy transformation.
Instructional Media and Resources
Zhang Jianping has contributed to several high-quality instructional projects that document the Chen-style system. These resources are valued for their technical depth and his ability to explain complex internal concepts in an accessible way. Key topics include:
Chen-style Old Frame (Lao Jia Yi Lu): Detailed demonstrations of the first form, focusing on the foundational requirements of "Peng" energy and structural alignment.
Silk-Reeling Exercises (Chan Si Gong): Comprehensive drills designed to develop the spiraling power that is characteristic of the Chen system.
Push Hands and Applications: Instructional segments that bridge the gap between solo form practice and martial reality, emphasizing "listening energy" (Ting Jin) and neutralization.
Core Technical Characteristics
In Zhang Jianping’s Taijiquan, several classic technical hallmarks are prominently displayed:
Internal and External Harmony: A focus on the coordination between the breath, the mind (Yi), and the physical movement.
Silk-Reeling Power (Chan Si Jin): His movements demonstrate a continuous, unbroken spiral that originates from the feet, is guided by the waist, and is expressed through the fingers.
Hard and Soft Complementing Each Other: Consistent with the Chen-style tradition, his performance features clear transitions between slow, fluid movements and sudden, explosive bursts of force (Fa Jin).
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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