Historically, the stick—often made from dense fruit woods and shaped to mimic the human wrist—was used by Chen family masters to develop the specific grip strength and internal sensitivity required for close-quarters grappling. This instructional program is presented by Master Chen Qingzhou, a world-renowned 11th-generation lineage successor of the Chen family. Master Chen is celebrated for his deep understanding of the art's 'Actual Combat' applications and his ability to explain esoteric principles through the lens of biomechanical efficiency. The lineage of the Xinggong Stick traces back to the founding masters of Chen Village, who utilized such tools to cultivate a higher degree of 'Internal Alchemy' and structural precision. Master Chen’s teaching ensures that the historical heritage of this unique training method is preserved for the modern martial artist. The choreography is a fluid structure that requires the practitioner to coordinate the movement of the stick with the 'Internal Rotation' of the Dantian. Master Chen Qingzhou provides a meticulous breakdown of the forms, showing how the stick is used to simulate an opponent's limb, allowing the practitioner to practice complex 'Na Fa' (catching methods) and their corresponding neutralizations. A defining feature of this Form & Applications is the principle of 'Giving up Self to Follow Others' (She Ji Cong Ren).
Lecturer: Chen Qingzhou
Format: MP4
Language: Chinese | Subtitle: English
Duration: 53'00"
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