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CHEN WANGTING: THE CREATOR OF TAI CHI
Chen Family Taijiquan (陳氏太極拳, Chénshì Tàijíquán) is regarded as the progenitor of all modern Tai Chi styles, including Yang, Wu, and Sun. It was developed about 400 years ago during the late Ming dynasty by Chen Wangting (陳王廷, Chén Wángtíng), a 9th-generation member of the Chen family.
Chen Wangting synthesized his family's martial traditions with elements of classical Chinese philosophy and practice:
- Yijing (易經, yìjīng): The Yin and Yang theory from the Book of Changes.
- Qi Inducing Practice (導引吐納, dǎoyǐn tǔnà): Breathing and energy cultivation techniques.
- Military Tactics (紀效新書, jìxiào xīnshū): The 29 postures from New Book of Effective Discipline by General Qi Jiguang (戚繼光, Qī Jìguāng).
- Meridian Theory in Chinese Medicine (經絡學說, jīngluò xuéshuō): The study of energy pathways that influence health and vitality.
Chen Family Taijiquan uniquely integrates sturdiness and softnesswith fast and slow movements, reflecting the dynamic balance of Yin and Yang. These principles are vital for practitioners to fully embody the art’s essence. Without them, the practice is incomplete.
LINEAGE OF CHEN BING TAIJI ACADEMY
Chen Bing Taiji Academy represents the most authentic lineage of Taijiquan, directly tracing back to Chen Wangting(陳王廷, Chén Wángtíng), the creator of Taijiquan.
Master Chen Bing, a 20th-generation descendant of the Chen family, is the founder of the academy. As the only son of Chen Yonghe, the eldest brother of Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, he upholds the family’s unbroken lineage.
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, a leading global representative of Chen Family Taijiquan, also shares this lineage, making it the purest bloodline of Chen Wangting’s descendants.
The Chen family has preserved its martial arts heritage for over 400 years, making Chen Family Taijiquan the original form of Tai Chi, with unparalleled historical and cultural significance.
REELING SILK POWER
Reeling Silk Power, or Silk-Reeling Force (纏絲勁, chánsījìn), is a cornerstone of Chen Family Taijiquan. This internal technique revolves around spiral movements initiated from the Dantian (丹田, dāntián), located approximately 1.5 inches below the navel, to circulate Qi (氣, energy) throughout the body.
Key benefits of Reeling Silk practice include:
- Opening the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (奇經八脈, qíjīng bāmài) to balance Yin and Yang.
- Strengthening the Dantian core for enhanced physical and mental well-being.
- Removing meridian blockages to alleviate ailments and improve overall health.
Reeling Silk integrates deep relaxation (Fang Song, 放鬆, fàngsōng) and precise spiral movements, allowing energy to permeate bones, joints, and nerves. Practitioners of all ages and conditions can benefit, experiencing profound improvements in health and vitality.
25 SECRETS OF TAIJIQUAN
Tai Chi’s true essence goes beyond its external slow and gentle movements. To master the art as an internal practice, practitioners must delve into the 25 Secrets of Tai Chi of Chen Family Taijiquan, which are intricate and foundational to the style’s authenticity.
The classical style emphasizes the harmonious interplay of hardness, softness, fastness, and slowness, representing the essence of Yin and Yang.
Solely focusing on slow, soft movements fails to capture the full depth of Tai Chi. These disciplines are essential for unlocking Tai Chi's transformative potential.
TAI CHI FROM ITS BIRTHPLACE
On May 22, 2017, the city of Jiaozuo, home to Chen Village, designated Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA as the Birthplace of Tai Chi Promotion Center in the United States.
This recognition highlights the academy’s pivotal role in preserving and promoting Chen Family Taijiquan.
As the only professional academy in the U.S. officially endorsed by Tai Chi’s birthplace, Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA proudly continues the Chen family’s legacy, sharing its profound benefits with practitioners worldwide.