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| The art was not passed down in any exact format from generation to generation. Instead, the basic skills and method of training was changed in order to fit the times and the people who learned it. Thus, at different points in time different forms or styles appear to emerge. However, it is important to understand that we are discussing the same basic art. This art is loosely classified as "Chen Style" because it follows the traditions of the Chen Family and that the Chen Family was responsible for holding this lineage. | The art was not passed down in any exact format from generation to generation. Instead, the basic skills and method of training was changed in order to fit the times and the people who learned it. Thus, at different points in time different forms or styles appear to emerge. However, it is important to understand that we are discussing the same basic art. This art is loosely classified as "Chen Style" because it follows the traditions of the Chen Family and that the Chen Family was responsible for holding this lineage. | ||
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| + | === Chen Youben | ||
| + | * Re: How do you test/ | ||
| + | * Post by twocircles13 on Sat Aug 03, 2024 4:18 pm | ||
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| + | The complete Chen Taijiquan training system since about the 1810s until the present looked like this. For those interested, records indicate that this modern revision of the curricula was made by Chen Youben, the primary Chen Village teacher, although many credit his contemporary, | ||
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| + | * The First Road (Yilu) | ||
| + | * Thirteen Postures form | ||
| + | * Foundation exercises | ||
| + | * Training method: Push hands | ||
| + | * Rudimentary Cannon Fist form | ||
| + | * (Other less known forms) | ||
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| + | * The Second Road (Erlu) | ||
| + | * All empty-hand forms, in-depth | ||
| + | * Sanshou | ||
| + | * Training method: Cut hand | ||
| + | * Weapons forms and usage (Jian, Dao, Long Pole and Spear and variations) | ||
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| + | This is all still available, if you know where to look. | ||
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| + | So to your questions: | ||
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| + | * johnwang wrote: | ||
| + | * - Does a Taiji guy " | ||
| + | * - Do you only " | ||
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| + | Yes, basics are taught in the form. Movements from the form are taken out and practiced individually on both sides. I think there are twelve different kicks taught in the form. nearly every movement can be a throw although there are specific, dedicated throws. Advanced push hands teaches throws and locks and later breaks. Strikes are targeted and performed with palms for hard targets and fists for soft targets, also elbows, shoulders and knees are also used to strike. | ||
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| + | Taiji training has its own adapted method of sanshou. | ||
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| + | However, Taijiquan is not boxing, nor is it " | ||
| + | Last edited by twocircles13 on Sat Aug 03, 2024 4:22 pm, edited 1 time in total. | ||
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| == Notable Chen Players | == Notable Chen Players | ||
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| == Vagaries | == Vagaries | ||
| - | Notable differences in Chen Style (besides the visually obvious) | + | Notable differences in Chen Style (besides the visually obvious) |
| === Thirteen postures | === Thirteen postures | ||
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