Chen's Tai Chi is a branch of Tai Chi. It has been passed down for a long time and has distinctive characteristics. It has multiple functions such as strengthening the body, defending and fighting, and cultivating sentiment. This boxing technique combines both hard and softness, and is very popular among martial arts enthusiasts. Now, let’s take a closer look at Chen’s Tai Chi.
The Origin of Chen's Tai Chi
Chen's Tai Chi originated in Chenjiagou, Wen County, Henan Province and was invented by Chen Wangting. That era was in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and society was not peaceful. In order to protect itself, Chen Wangting integrated the boxing skills inherited by the family with knowledge such as Yixue and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and designed this unique boxing technique. For hundreds of years , the Chen family has inherited and continuously improved it, making this martial art a valuable asset in Chinese martial arts.
Characteristics of Chen's Tai Chi
Its most prominent advantage lies in the combination of hardness and softness. When it is strong, the movements are rapid and powerful, like a tiger descending a mountain; when it is soft, it can also flow in the clouds and flowing water, as if the spring breeze blows on the willow branches. In addition, Chen's Tai Chi has silk-wrapped strength. With the help of a spiral-wrapped movement mode, it can exercise all joints in the body, which is of great benefit to improving the coordination and flexibility of the body.
Advantages of Chen's Tai Chi
Practicing Chen's Tai Chi has many benefits. For the body, it helps to strengthen the body, improve disease resistance, and also makes the cardiovascular system better. On the spiritual level, one can exercise one's perseverance and resilience, and make one concentrate and calm during practice, which will help reduce the troubles of daily life and encourage us to deal with life with a more optimistic attitude.
Chen's Tai Chi School Branch
As time goes by, Chen's Tai Chi has derived multiple branches. For example, Chen-style old-frame Tai Chi and Chen-style new-frame Tai Chi. The old frame looks relatively simple and preserves a lot of its original appearance; the new frame has been improved on the old frame, with a more relaxed posture and more in line with the contemporary way of movement.
Difficulty in learning Chen's Tai Chi
Beginners will think that Chen's Tai Chi is not easy to learn because its moves are very complicated, and it takes time and patience to understand the twisting force. However, as long as you work hard, start with the basic movements and slowly understand its connotation, you can slowly learn it. If you can ask a master to lead the way, it will be smoother to learn.
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