Chen Style Taijiquan Pushing Hands and Combat Techniques by Chen Xiaowang DVD
LECTURER: Chen Xiaowang
SKUDWCXW-12
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME46.0
Index: Chen Style Taijiquan Pushing Hands and Combat Techniques by Chen Xiaowang DVD // Adhere and Follow / Wushu Instruction // Traditional Martial Arts
The Definitive Guide To Chen Style Taijiquan Pushing Hands: Mastering Sensitivity, Neutralization, And Internal Combat Applications With Chen Xiaowang
Index: Chen Style Taijiquan Pushing Hands and Combat Techniques by Chen Xiaowang DVD // Adhere and Follow / Wushu Instruction // Traditional Martial Arts
Ancient Form Archive
●Comprehensive training in the 5 traditional levels of Tuishou
●Focus on tactile sensitivity and Internal Power neutralization
●Detailed analysis of the 8 core technical methods
●Practical combat applications including grappling and striking
Protecting the technical DNA of an ancient martial heritage.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Pushing Hands (Tuishou) is the essential bridge between the solo form practice and the actual combat application of Taijiquan. In the Chen Style tradition, Tuishou is a systematic method for developing 'Knowing the Opponent' (Zhi Bi) skills. This DVD features Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, who breaks down the traditional five categories of Pushing Hands: Rolling Up (Wan Hua), Fixed Step (Ding Bu), Moving Step (Huo Bu), Large Deflection (Da Lu), and Random Flower (Luan Cai Hua). As the 19th generation heir, Master Chen provides the authentic framework for this 'Sensitivity Training,' ensuring that practitioners understand the martial logic behind the circular movements of the Chen system.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES
The core of Pushing Hands is 'Tactile Sensitivity' and 'Vector Neutralization.' Master Chen explains the principles of 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) and 'Neither Letting Go nor Confronting' (Bu Diu Bu Ding). The biomechanics involve using the 'Dantian' to redirect an opponent's force while maintaining one's own 'Internal Cohesion.' The training focuses on the eight methods: 'Ward-off, Roll-back, Press, Push, Pull-down, Split, Elbow, and Lean' (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao). By practicing these methods, the student learns to 'Hold Skill rather than Strength,' using bio-mechanical alignment to overcome superior physical force through 'Internal Alchemy' and 'Dynamic Equilibrium.'
TECHNICAL ROUTINE AND COMBAT APPLICATIONS
This DVD provides a rigorous standard for examining one's Taijiquan level. Master Chen demonstrates how to integrate 'Clutching, Grabbing, Throwing, and Striking' (Qin Na, Shuai, Da) into the flow of Pushing Hands. The instruction covers how to 'Avoid the Solid and Strike the Void,' using the skin's sensitivity to detect an opponent's intention before they move. The 'Spiral Force' (Luo Xuan Jin) is applied to neutralize incoming pressure and return it with 'Explosive Power' (Fa-Jin). Each of the five traditional levels is explained in detail, providing a progressive path from basic coordination to the unpredictable 'Random Flower' combat scenarios.
PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
As a cornerstone of the 'Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection,' this instructional media is vital for any serious martial artist. Master Chen Xiaowang’s teaching is 'Fact-Driven' and 'Scientifically Grounded,' stripping away the mysticism to focus on the biological reality of combat. Pushing Hands is described as the 'Standard for Examining Kung Fu,' and this DVD provides the benchmark for that examination. By following this guide, practitioners can transform their 'Knowing Self' (Zhi Ji) skills from form practice into the 'Knowing Others' (Zhi Bi) skills required for true martial mastery, preserving the authentic combat heritage of Chenjiagou.
Pushing Hands (Tuishou) is the essential bridge between the solo form practice and the actual combat application of Taijiquan. In the Chen Style tradition, Tuishou is a systematic method for developing 'Knowing the Opponent' (Zhi Bi) skills. This DVD features Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, who breaks down the traditional five categories of Pushing Hands: Rolling Up (Wan Hua), Fixed Step (Ding Bu), Moving Step (Huo Bu), Large Deflection (Da Lu), and Random Flower (Luan Cai Hua). As the 19th generation heir, Master Chen provides the authentic framework for this 'Sensitivity Training,' ensuring that practitioners understand the martial logic behind the circular movements of the Chen system.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES
The core of Pushing Hands is 'Tactile Sensitivity' and 'Vector Neutralization.' Master Chen explains the principles of 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) and 'Neither Letting Go nor Confronting' (Bu Diu Bu Ding). The biomechanics involve using the 'Dantian' to redirect an opponent's force while maintaining one's own 'Internal Cohesion.' The training focuses on the eight methods: 'Ward-off, Roll-back, Press, Push, Pull-down, Split, Elbow, and Lean' (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao). By practicing these methods, the student learns to 'Hold Skill rather than Strength,' using bio-mechanical alignment to overcome superior physical force through 'Internal Alchemy' and 'Dynamic Equilibrium.'
TECHNICAL ROUTINE AND COMBAT APPLICATIONS
This DVD provides a rigorous standard for examining one's Taijiquan level. Master Chen demonstrates how to integrate 'Clutching, Grabbing, Throwing, and Striking' (Qin Na, Shuai, Da) into the flow of Pushing Hands. The instruction covers how to 'Avoid the Solid and Strike the Void,' using the skin's sensitivity to detect an opponent's intention before they move. The 'Spiral Force' (Luo Xuan Jin) is applied to neutralize incoming pressure and return it with 'Explosive Power' (Fa-Jin). Each of the five traditional levels is explained in detail, providing a progressive path from basic coordination to the unpredictable 'Random Flower' combat scenarios.
PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
As a cornerstone of the 'Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection,' this instructional media is vital for any serious martial artist. Master Chen Xiaowang’s teaching is 'Fact-Driven' and 'Scientifically Grounded,' stripping away the mysticism to focus on the biological reality of combat. Pushing Hands is described as the 'Standard for Examining Kung Fu,' and this DVD provides the benchmark for that examination. By following this guide, practitioners can transform their 'Knowing Self' (Zhi Ji) skills from form practice into the 'Knowing Others' (Zhi Bi) skills required for true martial mastery, preserving the authentic combat heritage of Chenjiagou.
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
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Biography of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
I. Basic Information
Year of Birth: 1945
Birthplace: Chenjiagou (Chen Village), Wen County, Henan Province, China.
Status: 19th Generation Lineage Holder of Chen Family Taijiquan; Leader of the "Four Tigers" (Four Arhats) of Chenjiagou.
II. Growth Background & Early Life
Chen Xiaowang’s path to mastery was defined by the hardships and strict discipline typical of a traditional martial arts lineage:
Illustrious Lineage:
He was born into the very heart of Taijiquan royalty. He is the grandson of the legendary Chen Fake, the 17th-generation master who first brought Chen Style Taijiquan to the public in Beijing, and the son of the accomplished master Chen Zhaoxu.
Hardship and Perseverance:
Chen Xiaowang lost his father at a young age and grew up in a period of significant economic difficulty. Under the guidance of his uncles, Chen Zhaopi and Chen Zhaokui, he began rigorous training. It is said he practiced his routines dozens of times a day regardless of the weather, forging a foundation of "bitter labor" (Ku Lian) that resulted in his world-renowned Internal Power.
Preserving the Flame:
During turbulent historical periods in China when traditional arts were at risk of being lost, Chen Xiaowang and his peers (like Chen Zhenglei) continued to practice in secret, ensuring that the ancestral techniques and internal secrets remained intact for future generations.
III. Professional Career
Early 1980s: He began representing Chen Style Taijiquan in national competitions. Due to his profound skill and authentic form, he won consecutive gold medals at the first and second National Taijiquan Competitions, becoming a household name in the Chinese martial arts world.
Global Outreach: In the 1990s, he relocated abroad (primarily to Australia) to promote Taijiquan globally.
Global Association: He founded the World Chen Xiaowang Taijiquan Association, which now has branches in dozens of countries and tens of thousands of students worldwide.
IV. Core Achievements & Contributions
1. Theory and Modernization
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang made monumental contributions to making traditional Gongfu accessible to the modern world:
Simplified Routines: He created the Chen Style 9, 19, and 38-move routines to lower the barrier for beginners while maintaining the essence of the art.
The "Five Levels of Kung Fu": He systematically codified the progression of Taijiquan into five distinct stages, turning vague traditional concepts into a scientific, measurable standard for practitioners.
2. Technical Mastery (Fa Li & Silk Reeling)
Rooting and "Thousand-Pound Drop": He is famous for his unshakable "Stake Standing" (Zhan Zhuang). In public demonstrations, he has famously remained unmoved while several strong men attempted to push him, showcasing the ultimate level of "neutralizing and redirecting" force.
Explosive Power (Fa Li): His style is characterized by deep stability followed by lightning-fast strikes. His execution of Fa Li is considered the global "Gold Standard" for Chen Style mechanics.
3. Honors and Recognition
9th Duan Master: The highest rank awarded by the Chinese Wushu Association.
National-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage Holder: Officially recognized by the Chinese government as a primary guardian of the art.
Lifetime Achievement Awards: Recipient of numerous prestigious honors at international martial arts festivals.
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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