It is complete coincidence that our two newest books — James Counsilman’s, “Ten Animals Kung Fu: Xin Yi Liu He Quan,” and Andrea Falk’s, “Shadowboxing in Shanghai: A Memoir and a Guide to the Traditional Chen Taijiquan From Dragon Park” — have something in common: they both come from records of the authors’ experiences studying […]
Mar
16
2023
16
2023
Jul
13
2022
13
2022
The Similarities Among the Various Styles of Taijiquan (revised to include images!)
This is an excerpt from Andrew Townsend’s The Art of Taijiquan: An Examination of Five Family Styles. You can find this and several other books from Andrew on the Principles and Practice of Taijiquan by clicking the book image. Plum represents 6 of his fine volumes on Taijiquan, Martial power and Applications, Pushing Hands and […]
May
26
2020
26
2020
Adam Hsu on Chen Style Taijiquan
It is no secret that we at Plum greatly admire Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji) and his teachings. We have published some of his books and DVDs, excerpted and reprinted articles, and referenced his many principles and theories. He is also our teacher. Although many have read his works and seen his videos, it’s not exactly […]
Mar
3
2019
3
2019
A Chen Routine by Chen Zheng Lei
Master Chen Zheng Lei was in our area, co-sponsored by our favorite Chinese martial arts magazine, and they generously posted this 5 1/2 minute piece of performance—a beautiful and meaningful demonstration. This comes just in time (almost) for our announcement of a new recommendable biography of Chen that will come in next week to Plum. […]
Apr
28
2014
28
2014
A Series of Lectures by a Famous Instructor
Well knownTai Chi instructor, Zhu Tian Cai, adds his own hefty lecture series, just as Chen Zheng Lei had done some time back. Many topics are addressed, and those sections I’ve seen pull together pretty well. What is the purpose of a lecture series like this? I always ask these questions because Debbie and I […]
Apr
15
2014
15
2014
Squaring the Fours Away
One of the things we like about the series is the extra comments
Mar
2
2014
2
2014
Exclusive Interview: Adam Hsu
Interview with Shifu Adam Hsu on his book: Lone Sword Against a Cold Cold Sky Q: How do you see the place of reading in the study of Kung Fu? A: Reading is important, as in any other body of discipline. Initially you can go to a lot of different sources: study directly from […]
May
31
2013
31
2013
Wu Shi Jun: Teacher
Here is a 44 move set with the saber originally reorganized by the inestimable Chen Fa Ke…
May
5
2013
5
2013
Two China Masters Camps: La Honda
Master Qian performs the rare Fighting form from the 6 harmony/ 10 animal xinyi system. This is only the second and last time this form was performed in North America. ..
Oct
3
2012
3
2012
New Three Volume Set from Chen Zhen Lei
Written by Chen Zhen Lei and edited by Jack Yan, this new set of books adds significantly to the Chen English canon…
Mar
15
2012
15
2012
Chen Tai Chi Pole Practices
There are many methods with the Chen partner exercises for the pole. Some benefits are that it forces the entire body to utilize Reeling Silk. It changes distance perceptions. It unified and coordinates the hands. It firms up the stances…
Jun
28
2011
28
2011
Jan
1
2011
1
2011
China’s Living Treasures Video List
Here is a reference list of video of one and two minutes videos showing samples from this famous series. Demonstrations and Surveys Shanghai Ching Wu Association Demonstration – DVD#25004 Yu Hua Long Hsing Yi & Cha Chuan – DVD#25007 Ching Wu Association Weapons Forms – DVD#25008 Master Liou Wan Fu – DVD 25020 Chen […]
Dec
5
2010
5
2010
A Chen Tai Chi that isn’t a Chen Tai Chi.
One of the main students of the famous Chen Fa Ke…
Nov
8
2010
8
2010
Sticking With Chen
Tai Chi meets Escrima?
Oct
19
2010
19
2010
Chen style explained…
It’s been a while since we’ve added to our collection of material from the world renown instructor of Chen Taijiquan…
Jul
10
2010
10
2010
Why is Push Hands so bad?
To explore this topic we’ll have to assume the basic premise that Push Hands is bad…
Apr
5
2010
5
2010
Product: George Xu does Chen Tai Chi
This is a set of DVDs from the China’s Living Treasures series of George Xu performing his own beautiful and unique version of
Jan
24
2010
24
2010
Product: Chen Taiji Short Whip-Stick
Jiang Jian Ye returns to our page with an in-depth breakdown on the Taiji short stick.
Jan
3
2010
3
2010
Product: Chen Tai Chi from Taiwan
Here is one of Taiwan’s top representations of Chen style Tai Chi
