The Art of Fighting

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Chen Wangting

Posted by on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, In : Art 



Chen Wangting (1580–1660), seated in this picture, he is often credited with creating Tai Chi Chuan and is the founder of Chen Tai Chi. 
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Ba-Gwa Double Palm Change

Posted by on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, In : Photography 


Sun Lu-tang, founder of Sun tai-chi, demonstrating the Ba-gwa double palm change.


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Zhang Sanfeng

Posted by on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, In : Art 



Zhang Sanfeng who, according to legend, watched a fight between a crane and a snake. After being impressed by the way the two animals fought, he is aid to have invented a style of fighting called Mien Chuen (Cotton Fist) that would evolve into modern day Tai Chi Chuan.
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Chu Minyi - Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan

Posted by on Friday, October 11, 2013, In : Video 


A demonstration of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan by Chu Minyi, disciple of Wu Jianquan, filmed in 1937 in Shanghai. Chu shows the Wu style set, tuishou and his 'modern and scientific' approach to kung fu including his 'stick' and 'ball' training methods.
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