This instructional series focuses on the 'Sparring and Capture' (Sanshou and Qin-Na) aspects of the art, which represent the highest expression of Taiji Kung Fu. The lineage presented here traces back to the legendary Grandmaster Chen Changxing and his renowned disciple Yang Luchan, who was famously known as 'Yang the Invincible' after eighteen years of rigorous internal cultivation. Master Chen Erhu, a 20th-generation descendant of the Chen family and a 12th-generation successor of Chen Style Taijiquan, serves as the guide for this profound exploration into the martial efficacy of the system. This fourth volume continues the deep dive into the technical routine of the 113 movements. BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND TECHNICAL ROUTINE The transition from the 'Boxing Frame' to 'Push Hands' and finally to 'Sparring' is a journey of refining 'Fluid Structure.' The core philosophy emphasizes 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Lian Lian Sui) and 'Yielding to Others' (She Ji Cong Ren). This means that every movement, whether a strike or a lock, is generated through the coordination of the waist and legs rather than through rigid, brute force. The 'Explosive Force' (Fa-Jin) demonstrated in these overwhelming skills is the result of proper 'Body-Mind Integration.' By maintaining a relaxed yet structured frame, the practitioner can transform an opponent's incoming force and redirect it with devastating efficiency. The routine bridges the gap between static form and dynamic combat, focusing on the biomechanical alignment of the spine and the power of the lower gates.
Lecturer: Chen Erhu
Format: MP4
Language: Chinese | Subtitle: English
Duration: 46'00"
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