Chen Style Taijiquan Push Hands and Combat Part 1,2 by Chen Xiaowang Wushu 2DVD
LECTURER: Chen Xiaowang
SKUDW142-04-05
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME115.0
Index: Chen Style Taijiquan Push Hands and Combat Part 1,2 by Chen Xiaowang Wushu 2DVD // Chen Xiaowang / Tui Shou // Combat Mechanics
Comprehensive Introduction To Chen Style Taiji Push Hands And Actual Combat Principles Featuring Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang.
Index: Chen Style Taijiquan Push Hands and Combat Part 1,2 by Chen Xiaowang Wushu 2DVD // Chen Xiaowang / Tui Shou // Combat Mechanics
Master-Level Demonstration
●Learn the eight fundamental methods of Chen Style Push Hands: Peng to Kao.
●Develop tactile sensitivity to neutralize and redirect incoming opponent force.
●Master the principles of sticking and following to maintain combat control.
●Bridge the gap between solo form practice and interactive martial application.
Understand the scientific alignment of the skeletal structure in wushu.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Chen Style Taijiquan is world-renowned for its dynamic blend of softness and explosive power. While solo forms (Taolu) develop the 'knowing oneself' aspect of the art, Push Hands (Tui Shou) is the essential method for 'knowing the opponent.' Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, the 19th generation lineage holder, presents this definitive guide to the interactive side of Chen Style Taijiquan. Push Hands serves as the laboratory where the internal principles of Silk Reeling and Dantian rotation are tested against the resistance of a live partner. This volume marks the beginning of a journey from internal cultivation to external martial efficacy, rooted in the centuries-old traditions of Chenjiagou.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The technical foundation of Chen Style Push Hands is built upon the principles of 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui). The practitioner seeks to maintain constant contact with the opponent, neither 'dropping' the connection nor 'resisting' with stiff force. This volume introduces the eight fundamental methods: Peng (Ward-off), Lu (Roll-back), Ji (Press), An (Push), Cai (Pluck), Lie (Split), Zhou (Elbow), and Kao (Shoulder). These are not just techniques but energetic qualities that allow the practitioner to 'steer clear of the solid and exploit the void.' The goal is to develop a highly sensitive 'listening' skill (Ting Jin) that can detect the opponent's intent the moment they move.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Push Hands is a masterclass in biomechanical efficiency and structural integrity. Master Chen Xiaowang demonstrates how to use the 'Hunyuan' structure to absorb and redirect incoming force through the legs and into the ground. Instead of meeting force with force, the Taiji practitioner uses spiral rotation (Silk Reeling) to dissipate the opponent's kinetic energy. This requires precise alignment of the spine, the opening of the Kua (pelvis), and the maintenance of a 'plump' internal pressure. The training focuses on the sensitivity of the skin and the internal proprioception, allowing the body to react spontaneously to changes in pressure and direction without the need for conscious thought.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
In this first part of the series, Master Chen focuses on the foundational drills that build sensitivity and structural stability. Students are taught how to maintain their center of gravity while under pressure and how to use the eight methods to create openings in the opponent's defense. The instruction covers the basic circular patterns and the transition into more linear applications like grabbing, throwing, and striking. Master Chen emphasizes that 'knowing oneself' through form practice is only half the battle; 'knowing the other' through Push Hands is what makes Taijiquan a complete and formidable combat system. This DVD provides the essential drills and philosophical insights needed to master the art of interactive Internal Martial Arts.
Chen Style Taijiquan is world-renowned for its dynamic blend of softness and explosive power. While solo forms (Taolu) develop the 'knowing oneself' aspect of the art, Push Hands (Tui Shou) is the essential method for 'knowing the opponent.' Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, the 19th generation lineage holder, presents this definitive guide to the interactive side of Chen Style Taijiquan. Push Hands serves as the laboratory where the internal principles of Silk Reeling and Dantian rotation are tested against the resistance of a live partner. This volume marks the beginning of a journey from internal cultivation to external martial efficacy, rooted in the centuries-old traditions of Chenjiagou.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The technical foundation of Chen Style Push Hands is built upon the principles of 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui). The practitioner seeks to maintain constant contact with the opponent, neither 'dropping' the connection nor 'resisting' with stiff force. This volume introduces the eight fundamental methods: Peng (Ward-off), Lu (Roll-back), Ji (Press), An (Push), Cai (Pluck), Lie (Split), Zhou (Elbow), and Kao (Shoulder). These are not just techniques but energetic qualities that allow the practitioner to 'steer clear of the solid and exploit the void.' The goal is to develop a highly sensitive 'listening' skill (Ting Jin) that can detect the opponent's intent the moment they move.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Push Hands is a masterclass in biomechanical efficiency and structural integrity. Master Chen Xiaowang demonstrates how to use the 'Hunyuan' structure to absorb and redirect incoming force through the legs and into the ground. Instead of meeting force with force, the Taiji practitioner uses spiral rotation (Silk Reeling) to dissipate the opponent's kinetic energy. This requires precise alignment of the spine, the opening of the Kua (pelvis), and the maintenance of a 'plump' internal pressure. The training focuses on the sensitivity of the skin and the internal proprioception, allowing the body to react spontaneously to changes in pressure and direction without the need for conscious thought.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
In this first part of the series, Master Chen focuses on the foundational drills that build sensitivity and structural stability. Students are taught how to maintain their center of gravity while under pressure and how to use the eight methods to create openings in the opponent's defense. The instruction covers the basic circular patterns and the transition into more linear applications like grabbing, throwing, and striking. Master Chen emphasizes that 'knowing oneself' through form practice is only half the battle; 'knowing the other' through Push Hands is what makes Taijiquan a complete and formidable combat system. This DVD provides the essential drills and philosophical insights needed to master the art of interactive Internal Martial Arts.
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
"Biographical Profile: Chen Xiaowang
19th Generation Lineage Holder and Global Icon of Chen-style Taijiquan
Chen Xiaowang, born in 1945 in Chenjiagou, Henan Province, is the 19th generation lineage holder of Chen-style Taijiquan. As the grandson of the legendary Grandmaster Chen Fake, he is a towering figure in the martial arts world, recognized as a National-level Representative Inheritor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Taijiquan.
Martial Arts Background: Direct Lineage and Rigorous Cultivation
Born into the birthplace of Taijiquan, Chen Xiaowang began his training at a very young age under the guidance of his father, Chen Zhaoxu, and later under his uncles Chen Zhaopi and Chen Zhaokui. His upbringing was defined by the strict traditional standards of the Chen family. Through decades of ascetic-like practice, he mastered the Old Frame (Laojia), New Frame (Xinjia), and the intricate Silk Reeling (Chansijin) power generation that defines the style.
Legacy and Contribution: Spreading Taiji Across the Continents
In the 1980s, Chen Xiaowang achieved unprecedented success in national competitions, winning consecutive gold medals. He later established the Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association, which has grown into one of the largest martial arts organizations globally. By traveling to over 30 countries, he has been instrumental in transforming Chen-style Taijiquan from a village tradition into a global health and martial phenomenon, mentoring thousands of students worldwide.
Artistic Style: Profound Heaviness and Silk-Reeling Precision
His martial style is characterized by a profound sense of ""heaviness"" and internal stability, often described as being as immovable as a mountain. His movements embody the perfect integration of hardness and softness, with power originating from the core and manifesting through continuous, spiral energy. He emphasizes the cultivation of ""Dan Tian"" breath and the preservation of the original combat applications of Taijiquan, maintaining a balance between health cultivation and martial efficacy."
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