Getting Started
Every Master Was Once a Beginner.
True mastery begins with a single step of curiosity. Whether you are completely new to Tai Chi or have previously trained in other styles, we invite you to experience the uncompromised depth of authentic lineage transmission firsthand.
What Makes Chen Family Taijiquan Fundamentally Different?
Unlike modernized or simplified Tai Chi styles that emphasize only slow and soft movements—offering an incomplete experience of the art—authentic Chen Family Taijiquan is governed by the classical principles of Gang Rou Xiang Ji (剛柔相濟 — The Harmony of Hardness and Softness) and Kuai Man Xiang Jian (快慢相間 — The Interweaving of Speed and Slowness).
Authentic practice goes far beyond gentle motion. Through dynamic explosive power (Fajin, 發勁), rapid transitions, and structural integration, practitioners stimulate the body’s meridians, accelerate the circulation of Qi and blood, and awaken internal energy at its deepest level. It is a complete, living internal system where health, longevity, and martial precision seamlessly unite.
Discover the Difference for Yourself
Attend our Saturday Free Tai Chi Class to feel the profound contrast between simplified Tai Chi and the living transmission of Chenjiagou. Experience the full expression of Yin and Yang before taking your first step into our dedicated Academy Curriculum.