Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi) in London with Shifu Liu Quanjun from 2005 to 2023
TJC will be taking a summer break from classes from 13 to 19 August.
All classes will start again from Monday 20 August.
We are taking a shorter break than usual due to the China trip for the celebrations to be held for Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang’s new Taijiquan Art Museum in Chenjiagou in early October 2018. Anyone interested in joining us should get in touch by email.
TJC will be taking a summer break from classes from 13 to 19 August.
All classes will start again from Monday 20 August.
We are taking a shorter break than usual due to the China trip for the celebrations to be held for Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang’s new Taijiquan Art Museum in Chenjiagou in early October 2018. Anyone interested in joining us should get in touch by email.
Catch this rare opportunity to learn the internal martial art of Bagua Zhang from Master Liu Quanjun.
Formulated in 1860 by Ding Haichuan in Beijing, Bagua Zhang’s movements employ the whole body with smooth coiling and uncoiling actions, utilizing hand techniques, dynamic footwork, and throws. Rapid-fire movements draw energy from the center of the abdomen. The circular stepping pattern also builds up centripetal force, allowing the practitioner to manoeuvre quickly around an opponent.
One of the three major internal martial art styles, Bagua Zhang uses Yi Jing theories. A key requirement is the practice of circle walking, using the eight direction of the compass. During practice you continuously change direction without stopping to build skill and speed.
Suitable for all levels
All workshops have refreshment breaks.
Lunch will be 12:45 – !3:15
Seminar Fee
Drop-in Fee: £55 Members £70 Non-members (cash or cheque only)
Paid in advance: £50 Members £65 Non-members
Booking essential, queries please email: info@taijicircle.com
Venue
St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG
Thanks to everyone who came to the demonstration for the Camden New Town Festival at St Paul’s. Shifu Liu led us through some Foundation training where everyone could join in, before doing the Chen Four-Direction fist and some Bagua and Xing Yi (alternative internal martial arts training for a workshop he wants to do in August). Lai and Piyush performed the 56 Competition routine, and we finished up with the Chen Sword form. They all gave great performances and it was very enjoyable despite the heat.
Thanks very much for coming along, and giving us your time and energy.
Shifu Liu presents Mr. Chen Deliang of the Chinese in Britain Forum with a cheque, monies raised from the TJC fundraiser earlier in 2018. It is for a memorial to celebrate the Chinese workers who supported the troops during World War One. Mr Deliang is the London Deputy Adjutant of the queen, Britain’s first Chinese mayor and a former mayor of Redbridge.
The Eybrow Level Staff, qimeigun (齐眉棍) form has been revived after much research by Master Chen Ziqiang. it combines certain basic staff movements such as sweeping, blocking, holding and chopping together with distinctive footwork and body methods typical of Chen style.
Practitioners should pay attention to the combined use of the body and staff, also known as the Principle of Unity of Person and Staff. This the way that each movement is applied, making adjustments for weight, length, feel, and balance to allow the staff to follow the body naturally and to let the body follow the staff.
For more details about the creation of the form and Master Chen Ziqiang, see the Kung Fu magazine article:-
Suitable for all levels
All workshops have time for refreshment breaks
Seminar Fee
Drop-in Fee: £55 Members £70 Non-members (cash or cheque only)
Paid in advance: £50 Members £65 Non-members
Booking essential, queries please email: info@taijicircle.com
Venue
St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG
After a great seminar with Shifu Liu working with the complexities of the Chen Taiji Fan on Saturday, we are adding the Fan form to our classes starting from 2 July 2018.
Taiji fan is part of the Taiji weapon series. The form is based on the foundation practice incorporating the characteristic techniques of the Taiji sword form. The practice is aimed at improving health, enhancing coordination and balance. It’s fun and challenging to perform.
Class Time: 18:30–19:30
There will be a change to the TJC timetable taking place from 2 July. There will no longer be a Foundation class on a Monday evening.
After the success of the Chen Fan workshop Shifu Liu is going to continue teaching the Fan Form on Monday evenings. Later in the year he will combine it with teaching the Chen Stick routine.
Monday night’s classes from 2 July
Islington Chinese Association, 21 Hatchard Road, London N19 4NG
18:30 – 19:30 Chen Tai Ji Chen Fan Form
19:30 – 20:30 Chen Tai Ji 74 Part Old Frame Form Laojia Yi Lu
20:30 – 21:30 Chen Cannon Fist Form Laojia Er Lu
Currently we don’t have any spare fans but I will ask Shifu Liu if he can obtain some. If you cannot wait, please see the Tai Chi Link sales site for options.
This is a unique opportunity to learn and refine the 56 Competition form with Shifu Liu. It was specially formulated as a four minute competition routine which combines elements from the traditional Chen Old Frame and Chen New Frame routines and combines them to demonstrate the skills, flow of movement and ‘fajin’ energy releases, which are typical of Chen style Taijiquan.
Experience of Chen tai ji is helpful
All workshops have time for refreshment breaks
Seminar Fee
Drop-in Fee: £55 Members £70 Non-members (cash or cheque only)
Paid in advance: £50 Members £65 Non-members
Booking essential, queries please email: info@taijicircle.com
Venue
St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG
The Chen sword form enables the student to understand and learn to project energy from the body to the end of the sword tip, and make play with the weapon as a continuous part of the body. Shifu Liu will work with posture correction and fajin practice, emphasis on yin yang, ’empty’ and ‘full’ aspects of movements of the form.
Shifu Liu will teach the second part of Chen Tai Ji Quan Sword routine step by step, helping you to understand the parts of the sword used for different techniques such as chop and thrust.
Suitable for everyone with basic Chen-style and who have learnt the Single Sabre form or have other tai chi skills.
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Chen style Taiji fan with Shifu Liu
Taiji fan is part of the Taiji weapon series. The form is based on the foundation practice incorporating the characteristic techniques of the Taiji sword form. The practice is aimed at improving health, enhancing coordination and balance.
The opening and closing movements of the form combine the techniques of softness/flexibility and strength, it can be used to attack or to defend. The movements are graceful and elegant, performed with ease and surety. It is a pleasure to watch, and effective as an physical exercise.
It is best to wear lose comfortable clothes, flat shoes, and not to eat a very heavy meal just before training.
As it is a four hour workshop, there will be refreshment breaks and the opportunity to ask questions.
Suitable for all levels
Workshop Fees:
Drop-in Fee: £55 Members, £70 Non-Members (Cash or cheques only on-the-door)
Paid in advance: TJC Members: £50 Non-members: £65
Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG
Any queries please email us. If you wish to purchase a fan you can get in touch with Tai Chi Link.