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CHEN TAIJIQUAN - SINGAPORE WEBSITE |
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Generally many
people who have heard of 'taiji' would probably tell you that it is a series of slow routines
meant only for the old. This was what the author have thought of before started learning Chen Taijiquan, only to realise that the slow flowing graceful movements which he saw was actually one style of many - the Yang style taijiquan. Popular
taiji styles practiced in Singapore are the Yang, Wu, Sun, Wu
(martial) in the early 80's.
Chen Taijiquan was introduced
to Singapore in the 80's when Grand Master Zhu Tiancai was invited by the Singapore Martial Art Association to teach the style in Singapore
Chen taijiquan is the traditional
taijiquan which is characterized by its graceful movement alternating
between fast and slow, incorporating the silk reeling (chan
si jing) movement. Every move begins from 'yi' (awareness of the
internal sensations of the body) which leads the 'chi' and eventually
the body movement. Constant
practice of Chen taijiquan improves one's health and
mind alertness. The author of this site
have been studying Chen taijiquan under the guidance of Master
Foo Shang Wee , who have been patience and unreservedly imparting
the martial art. Enjoy this site as you browses through and wish you the best of health and do come down and join us in one of the practice session. .
From the desk of the author: Michael Choy |
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HISTORY OF CHEN TAIJIQUAN |
Taijiquan (chinese pinyin) or Taichi Chuan and commonly also known as shadow boxing, is one famous branch of Chinese martial arts. Tang Hao (1897 - 1959), a martial arts master, and others who have done research on the evolution of taijiquan, in the 1930s determined that taijiquan was originated by Chen Wangting. Beginning with Chen Bu, the first generation who was originally from Shanxi province. Nearing the end of the Ming dynasty, over 500 years ago Chen Bu migrated to Henan province and moved his family to the present-day Chenjiagou Village located in Wenxian, China. At that time, Chenjiagou was also known as the ChenYang Village as it consist of people with the surnames Chen and Yang. The village was later rename Chenjiagou as the Chen populations increase. ChenBu was an accomplished martial art exponent and the village people learns and practice kungfu under his guidance. |
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It was the 9 th generation of the Chen family, Chen Wanting who was an outstanding scholar and martial exponent became famous and was once known in Shangdong province as a master of martial arts defeating once more then a thousand bandits. Chen Wanting was then the originator of the bare-handed and armed combat boxing of the Chen school. Chen Wangting withdrew from public life and retired to live in Chenjiagou after the downfall of the Ming dynasty. Life style consists in creating actions of boxing when feeling depressed, doing field work when the season comes, and spending the leisure time teaching disciples and children so they can be worthy members of the society. Because Chen Wanting has fought in many battles and has traveled and read widely, he was able to combine many good points from other schools of martial art, and from his past experience, and build upon what was passed down by Chen Bu to create a unique system of martial arts. Many form of boxing was synthesized into one system, utilizing the theory of Yin and Yang, combining medical theories, breathing techniques Chanxi (silk reeling) techniques was invented together the technique of pushing-hand. Until the 14 th generation, Chen ChangXing (1771-1853) condenses all the fist forms into two sets namely LaoJia (old family), to distinguish from the Xinjia (new family) that was later created by Chen Fake(1887-1957) Chen ChangXing was also credited with having clarified, codified, separated Chen taijiquan into Yilu (big frame) and Er Lu (Cannon fist) |
The Old-style shadow boxing of the Chen family was brought to Beijing from Chenjiagou Village in 1928 by Chen Fake (1887 - 1957) and taken up by both old people having practiced various forms of taijiquan for many years and young men with physical strength. It is also generally acknowledged that later new routines of the traditional taijiquan are the result of repeated revisions by the predecessors after hard practice and serious study. The new style of the Chen family, the Zhaobao Style, the Yang Style, the Wu Style, the Wu style (martial), and the Sun Style are all resulted from the revision of the First set of the Chen family's Old Style Taijiquan. Different though in style, they are the same in structure and routines. In the new form, vigorous actions such as leaping and stamping in the First Set of the Old Style taijiquan were discarded in the new form. However the Second set of the Chen Style, which still involve vigorous and swift actions such as stamping, leaping and dodging, is markedly different in style form the other forms of taijiquan. The lineage of Chen Taijiquan is shown here..
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THE MASTER |
Master Foo Shang Wee While at very young of age, Master Foo was always very fascinated by martial art comics. Subsequently under the guidance and encouragement of his uncles, Master Foo starts learning martial arts. In 1967 -Became a member of the then famous Singapore Choo Chaing Athletic Association. Study under well known Hainan Wushu Grandmaster So ThingXiong. Was imparted with Shaolin Hong Chuan, Seven Star Prying Mantis Quan , Hong Quan's Weaponry. 1969 - Appointed by Choo Chaing Athletic Association as assistant instructor with many students understudying and receiving guidance. In 1976 - Study from Grand Master Yang Chin Kuo who was then famous in the fifties for Yang style Taiji. Also mastering the Yang 'Quick' Chuan, Yang Taichi Sword, Yang Taiji Sabre and Push-hand. In 1977~1989, Study Yang Taiji under Grand Master Yang Chin Kuo. Master Foo was later assisting Grand Master Yang in teaching Yang Taiji Quan at Singapore St.John Headquarter, Farrer Park and various other location. |
 Grand Master Chen Xiaowang teaching Master Foo Shang Wee |
| 22 December 2006 SIFU'S TEACHING SCHEDULE |
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New Class:::::Elementary Chen Taijiquan Class ***New Class starting 6th March 2007 Fees : S$52.00 Member; S$57.00 Non-member Duration : 3 Months (12 Session) Date: 06/03/2007 - 29/05/2007 Registration : Started Enrolment : Siglap Community Centers (SCC) - for enquiries pls call SCC at tel: 644954682 or 64492682 or visit PA website to register online. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master Foo also conducts personal coaching for Seven Star Preying Mantis Martial Art. Those interested in Seven Star Preying Mantis please contact Master Foo to make arrangement and booking. For those who prefers person to person coaching for Chen Taijiquan, please contact Master Foo at : Tel (Resident) : +65 448 5359 Mobil : +65 9 8276654 Email : foosw@taichi-one.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The Basic Routines of Chen Taijiquan |
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The 2 foundation ROUTINES of Chen taijiquan is presented here in English follow by Chinese. First Sets of routines : Laojia Yi Lu Second Sets of routines : Laojia Erlu The unique characteristic of Chen taijiquan is the spiral-like spinning and twisting movements called Chan Si Jing (silk reeling) The first routine of the Chen taijiquan LaoJia Yilu is the oldest form past down from earlier generation which all other forms of taijiquan have been derived. It comprises of smooth flowing movements which is more softness and less firmness or 'Far Jing' where students can be train to know and feel the 'qi'. It is also the foundation for further learning of the art.Upon mastering and laying down a good foundation of the LaoJia Yilu, then can the practitioner move on to learn the second routine LaoJia ErLU LaoJia Erlu also known as Pao Cui (cannon fist) which is the second routine comprises of many fast and vigorous movements with jumps and fajing. ErLu should be learn under the proper guidance from your Sifu or Master in order to fully master the form. |
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| Chen Taijiquan First Routine : Laojia Yilu |
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The Yilu routine presented here is documented and taught by Grand Master Zhu Tianci in his book " Original Chen Taijiquan" Zheng Zhong Tai Ji Quan Practitioner is to learn to forego all external forces which is characteristics of sll external martial art, and work towards softness. Yilu is predominant by softness and is the characteristic of this routine. Practitioner also learn about the unique silk reeling skill |
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