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Chen Style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan |
| By Sifu May Tan (Extracted from a periodical by Chen Style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan Training Centre, Beiji, China) |
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 Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang and the Hunyuan Symbol |
| Chen Style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan, hereafter referred to as Hunyuan Taijiquan, combines Chen Style Taijiquan with Xinyiquan (mind-intent boxing) and traditional qigong. It was created by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang from the knowledge and skill acquired during more than 60 years of martial arts practice and research. |
 Hunyuan
Taijiquan embodies the theory of Taiji Yin and Yang, and includes
both internal and external cultivation. It is a system in which
mind-intent leads the qi, and in which all movements in the body
follows a spiral pattern. After long practice, one can cultivate a
pellet-like concentration of powerful Huanquan qi that can be moved
freely throughout the body. Eventually, a dedicated practitioner can
reach the ultimate state of cultivation.
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 Hunyuan
Taijiquan represents the essence of taijiquan, which was developed
from a combination of Taoism teachings, traditional Chinese medical
theory and movements borrowed from various martial arts styles.
Hunyuan Taijiquan includes Xinyi Liuhe internal power exercises with
Chen Style Spiral internal power exercises. It integrates forms,
internal exercises and self-defense applications, and improves
health while developing self-defense skills. Its graceful and
natural movements are both easy to learn and effective. |
 Hunyuan
Taijiquan is a complete system unified by a coherent theory. It has
internal power exercises, empty-hand forms, traditional taiji
weapons forms, push-hands training and free sparring. Internal power
exercises include Wuji Stance Gong, Hunyuan Gong, Twining Gong,
Relaxing Gong, Taiji Ruler and 18-way Drills. Empty-hand forms
include the 24-movement Form, 48-movement Form and 83-movement Form;
32-movement Cannon-fist Form, 38-movement Cannon-fist Form,
46-movement Cannon-fist Form and 71-movement Cannon-fist Form.
Weapons include Broadsword, Straight Sword and Staff. Hunyuan Taiji
Push-hands training includes fixed-feet push-hands with one or both
hands. It also includes four-corner training, moving-feet push-hands
and free fighting. |