Chen Style Taijiquan Curriculum

Chen Style Hunyuan Taijiquan forms include: Hunyuan 24-Form, Hunyuan 48-Form, Old Frame Series 1 and Series 2, etc.

Weapon forms include: Hunyuan Broad Sword 13-Form, Hunyuan Sword 13-Form, Pole 13-Form, Spear 13-Form, Staff 36-Form.

Theory and other training programmes fall under the following five categories:

1. Rudiments of Taijiquan: Theory and training methods such as Taiji yinyang theory, Taijiquan principles and forms, including general characteristics, special features and functions.

2. Power and applications of Taijiquan: Discussion of the forms in terms of the 8 methods (peng, lu, ji, an, etc) and 5 steps, plus applications, movement analysis, theoretical knowledge and practical training for each movement of the forms.

3. Rudiments of Taiji Push-hand: Discussion of the theory and mechanical principles behind various types of jing (power) used in push-hand, plus practical training on push-hand techniques and ways of using jing (power).

4. Rudiments of Pugilistic Skills in Taijiquan: Discussion of the essentials and techniques of fighting, plus practical training on fighting skills.

5. Rudiments of Taiji Neigong (Internal Training): Discussion of theory and the essentials of neigong, plus practical training.