TAIJIQUAN – Tai Chi Chuan – Chen Style

“Grand Ultimate Fist.” A Chinese internal art form that is based in the principles of Yin and Yang. Taiji is characterized by wave-like motion, power releases that resemble shaking or shuddering, and long forms that are practiced with slow, relaxed movements. Today’s predominant styles of Tai Chi are Yang, Sun, Wu, and Chen.

The temple offers classes in Chen Style Taiji. Dasifu is an 11th Generation Chen Jun Ling Chen Village Taichi. he taught Shaolin Kung fu in Chen Village and studied with a number of Chen Style masters.

Classes are held 4 times a week (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Beginning students learn the Lao Jia Yi Lu ( first routine) and push hands techniques. More advanced students may progress to Lao Jia Ever Lu (Cannon Fist) and Taiji sword.