chen style tai chi

Discussion in 'Tai chi' started by MusashiUeshiba, Aug 6, 2006.

  1. MusashiUeshiba

    MusashiUeshiba Valued Member

    hey i was looking into martial arts in my area an wasnt looking for tai chi really but just so happens that it is the best class schedule for me soi i went to my first class an it was awesome...i think seeing the stereo typical tai chi done by people (not gonna steareo type:))...had me thinking false images of it...it was the most amazing thing, seems like the best martail arts to take.decided i am gonna do tai chi for inner and just go to the gym for outer exercise(until i find a good school for that)WELLANYWAYS I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE STUDIES THIS STYLE AN IF I COULD HERE A LITTLE ABOUT DIFFERNT STYLE OR PEOPLES OPINIONS ON THE ONE I HAVE JUST TAKEN UP...
     
  2. wonk

    wonk Valued Member

    Glad you found a teacher and a style you like! Sometimes you don't have a choice. This kid is amazing. http://youtube.com/watch?v=xx5BOExBzNU - these are interesting. http://youtube.com/watch?v=-8ma6GAE3UI ,
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Y_GULVhJmM .

    I study here. http://www.chen-taiji-la.com/home.html - The teacher excellent. I also practiced yang style for a shot while when I lived elsewhere.

    In college I practiced tang soo do. That was good exercise.
    http://www.budget.net/~dnolan/Articles.htm

    The circular movement and cooperative mode of practice made aikido one of the most enjoyable social experiences I've ever had in martial arts. However, to really enjoy it, you've got to develop good ukemi. Go to: http://www.bujindesign.com/video.html , scroll down for video clips of Ikeda-Sensei teaching. If you ever take up aikido, check out one of his camps and/or seminars.

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    The spiraling turning movement characteristic of the style is challenging moreso than I found the yang style. However my teacher's emphasis on twinning movement and alignment-in-motion has made a big difference in my practice. I have a clearer picture of what i'm striving for, and a much better idea of what to do to get there. Many of the qinna techniques are very similar to some aikido techniques. The two disciplines would make good compliments.
     
  3. MusashiUeshiba

    MusashiUeshiba Valued Member

    thank you very much for the thourough reply and i hope i progress very far in this style though i have just fopund another school i am thinking of giving a shot but at that school they study caperario (i think that is how you spell it)it is farther away though so i am sure tai chi is gonna be my main focus for atleast the next year ....next class tomarrow!!!oh wait tuesday :(
     
  4. wonk

    wonk Valued Member

    Have fun with it.

    As for the capoeria (sp?) I've watched classes, and it looks like it could be fun too. I guess it boils down to what you want out of your practice. It sounds like you're relatively new to all this, so I'd suggest you keep checking stuff out until you find the style or combination of styles that appeals to you most.

    This might be interesting. Another correspondent posted this on another thread a while back.

    http://www.tai-chi-centre.com/chen.htm
     
    Last edited: Aug 7, 2006
  5. MusashiUeshiba

    MusashiUeshiba Valued Member

    yeah i am pretty new i have been reading about differnt styles for a while an just kind of taking notes on martial arts in general.my plan is to take tai chi threw out my studies in the art and continue to look at differnt forms so that i have a wide range of knowledge on the arts as a whole an not just from 1 view point.Aikido and kenpo are the ones that catch my attention right away esp Aikido..and i plan to study 1 of them in the near future.i dont know about the muay thai and brazilian jujitsu but i also want to see everything so i plan to study them too.
     

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