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  A Note to Readers:  The Cloud Hands webpages have been online continuously since 2001.  In 2009, over 1,350,000 webpages (excluding graphics) were served to readers around the world from the websites: Cloud Hands T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Valley Spirit Qigong, Walking, Taoism, Meditation and Yoga.  Since 2005, I have also provided information about Taijiquan and Qigong at my Cloud Hands Blog.  Since these mind-body arts websites are very well-established and stable websites, they provide readers with a good and secure starting point for their online research into Taijiquan and Chi Kung. The Cloud Hands websites are funded entirely by Green Way Research, with volunteer efforts by Michael P. Garofalo. 
    Unfortunately, as everyone knows, many other websites and webpages, documents, and videos appear and then disappear from the Internet scene.  Authors do not pay to keep up their web hosting services, loose a "free hosting" option, change filenames, recode away from HTML, or decide to remove the webpages for various reasons.  Consequently, links to some good webpages or videos become invalid and the files are no longer found on the Internet.  You may find a some of these "dead links" to nonexistent webpages or videos cited below; and, there is no way to avoid this troublesome situation.  For this reason, when you do find a good and useful webpage, be sure to save the webpage to a folder on your hard drive or server. 
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Alphabetical Index to the Cloud Hands Website

American Chen Taiji Society.   Master Wong Wai Yi (Tony). 

Australia ChenJiangou Fa Jing Tai Chi Research   Stephen D. Cramb.

A Beginner's Notes on Learning the Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu 

A Beginner's Notes on Learning the Short Tai Chi Form, 18 Movements, by Chen Zhenglei

Bibliography, Links and Resources for a Study of the Chen Taijiquan Laojia Yilu.  By Mike Garofalo. 

Chris Brenner (Jin Taiyang)   Northern California.  

Brief Analysis of Chen Family Boxing Manuals.  By Jarek Szymanski.  "After examining the Chen clan writings and comparing them with "Qi Jiguang's Boxing Canon" and "Taizu Xia Nan Tang", Tang Hao found out that twenty nine postures of "Long-range Boxing" can be found in "Qi Jiguang's Boxing Canon" and eleven in "Taizu Xia Nan Tang"; for "Cannon Boxing" and five sets of "Thirteen Postures", twenty can be found in "Qi Jiguang's Boxing Canon" and nine in "Taizu Xia Nan Tang". Hence Tang Hao suspected that "Taizu Xia Nan Tang" was, together with "Qi Jiguang's Boxing Canon", the basis for Chen clan empty hand martial art. In Tang's opinion all other techniques were created by Chen Wangting, excluding spear and staff (which, according to "Wenxiu Version", were not original Chen techniques)."  "Tai Zu is another name for Zhao Kuangyin (927-976), first emperor of Song Dynasty, traditionally considered to be the creator of Taizu Long-range Boxing. Qi Jiguang in his "New Book of Effective Techniques" mentions "Song dynasty Taizu had Long-range Boxing in Thirty Two Postures"; He Liangchen in "Records on Tactics" (Zhen Ji) includes similar note, but mentions thirty six postures instead of thirty two; Tang Shunzhi in his "Book on Martial Arts" (Wu Pian) says "Zhao Taizu Long-range boxing uses many kicks".

British Chen Style Tai Chi College

Broadsword, Dan Dao, Saber, Chen Style Taijiquan  By Mike Garofalo.

Building Skills with 3 Core Methods.   By Marvin Smalheiser.  Based on an interview with Yang Yang.   40Kb.  

Center for Mind-Body Harmony   Sifu David Schenk.  

Center for Chen Taiji Studies  Mater Yang Yang.  

Center for Taiji Studies  Master Yang Yang, 1961-.  Articles   Biography

ChanSiGong Blog: Chen Taijiquan   

Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling): Bibliography, Links, Resources.  Internal Training Exercises Using Spiraling, Coiling, Twining, Winding, Reeling, or Circling Methods.  By Mike Garofalo. 
 

Chen Fake  (1887-1957)   Photographs of Chen Fake doing form.  60Kb.  

Chenjiagou Taijiquan (Chen Taiji Quan)

When you see excellence, you should try to surpass it.
When you see the opposite, examine yourself.
-   Lao Tzu

Chen: Living Taijiquan in the Classical Style.  By Master Jan Silberstorff.  Jessica Kingsley Publications, 1st Edition, June, 2009.  320 pages.  ISBN: 1848190212.  "Chen style Taijiquan is the oldest of the five main Taijiquan styles. In this book, Master Jan Silberstorff, a leading Chen practitioner, shares his expertise and insights. He explains the background to Taijiquan, and its key principles, and gives the reader a true insight into the Chen system. Master Silberstorff sets this within the historical context of Taijiquan in China, its country of origin, and explains the martial, health and spiritual aspects of traditional Chen Taijiquan. He discusses the different Chen forms and the importance of each, as well as the place of competition and the effect on participants. The book also contains the complete sequences for both the empty hand and weapon forms. This accessible and comprehensive guide to Chen style Taijiquan is ideal for beginners and will also be useful to advanced practitioners wanting to deepen their practice."  VSCL. 

Chen, Mark  Chen Style Taijiquan

Chen Qingzhou Martial Arts Association.   Menlo Park, California.  Chen Qingzhou (1936-), 19^th generation successors of Chen-style Taijiquan, Chief Coach of Taiji of Chenqingzhou Kung Fu Association of America.   Instructional media for routine 1 and routine 2 of the Old Frame Chen Style, sword, saber, pole, staff and taiji ball all performed and explained by Chen Qingzhou. 

Chenstyle Journal    ISSN: 1068-1337

Chen Short 18 Form of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei   Bibliography, Lists, Resources, Links, Lessons. 

Chen's Tai Chi for Health and Wellness.  By Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei.  Translated by Jack Yan.  White Bench Publications, Ontario, Canada, 2010.  94 pages.  ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0986675614.  Volume 1 of "A Collection of Chen's Taichi Series."  VSCL. 

Chen's Tai Chi Old Frame One and Two.  By Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei.  Translated by Jack Yan.  White Bench Publications, Toronto, Canada, 2011.  396 pages.  Review, 2011.  Volume 2 of "A Collection of Chen's Taichi Series."  VSCL.   

Chen Style  Extensive information and articles on the history, masters, and methods of Chen Style Taijiquan.  Includes articles, reviews, events, resources, downloads, etc..  Researched by Herbert Rich.   

Chen Style as External  

Chen Style Competition Form, 56 Movements.  Instructional DVDs by Chen Juan Femal.  2 DVDs.  "The daughter of Chen Zhenglei, she is a high ranking Chen stylist in her ow right.  She teachers the 56 movement form designed for competition.  There is a brief introductory section in Chinese only.  The teaching is in Chinese with English and Chinese subtitles.  She teaches principles as well as basic skills.  The form is taught in detail, step-by-step with multiple repetitions with different camera angles."  Available from Wayfarer Publications, #7654, 1-800-888-9119. 

Chen Style Five Tigers and Group Sheep Staff.  Instructional videotape by Shifu Jian Jian-ye.  Instructional videotape, 117 minutes, color.  Traditional Chen Village.  44 Forms with Internal Art.  Capital District Tai Chi and Kung Fu Association of New York.  Copyright: 2004.  VSCL.  Chen Taijiquan Staff 

The Chen Style of Tai Chi  Lineage Chart

Chen Style Old Form   VRTaiChi website.   Tai Chi Living Book online 71 lessons on the Old Form which include photographs, written instructions, and video clips.  Many good notes and comments on the key concepts of Taiji.  The website was developed by Chen style Master Paul Wen-Pei Chou, San Francisco, a student of Grandmaster Pan Wing Chow. Videotapes and CD products.    

Chen Style San Shou.  Instructional DVD by Shifu Jiang Jian-ye.  This video teaches 22 partner self-defense applications from the Chen style.  Each one is first taught slow and then normal speed solo and then with a partner.  Movements are taught step-by-step with multiple repetitions and camera angles. DVD of 114 Minutes.  Available from Wayfarer Publications. 

Chen Style Silk Reeling Energy, Chan Ssu Chin.   Links, bibliography, notes, quotes.   

Chen Style Tai Chi: An Interiew with Master Ma Hong.     30Kb.

Chen Style Tai Chi Centre Online.    Manchester, UK.  

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan   A VHS videotape by Tseng-Yun Xiang.  Made in 1992.  ASIN:B00000J31B   The 56 movement official Chinese government competition form.

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan   List of movements in the form, and a movie clip.

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan: Bibliography and Links 

Chen Style Tai Chi 18 Movements Short Form by Chen Zhenglei

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan Homepage 

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan - Old Frame, First Routine: Bibliography, Links, Resources, Notes, List or Movements

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan - Old Frame, First Routine.  A VHS videotape directed by Michael Chen.  Made in 2001.  ASIN: 1929390017.

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan 38 Section Routine.  A VHS videotape directed by Julye Newlin.  Made in 2000.  ASIN: 1929390009.

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan: Thirty-six and Fifty-six Movements.  Bu Xing Yanling.  Translated by Mei Xuexiong.  Japan Publications, 1993.  173 pages.  ISBN: 0427940972.  Explanation and photographs.  The forms taught are the now widely used standard forms created by Professor Kan Gui Xiang.  VSCL. 

"Taijiquan is like a bright mirror -
it reflects our physical and mental weaknesses,
we need to polish it constantly to see our true selves."  

Chen Style Tai Chi Eight Methods.  Instructional DVD by Cheng Jincai. This DVD gives the basic theory as well as applications for the 8 fundamental methods of Tai Chi Chuan--Ward Off, Rollback, Push, Press, Grab, Break, Elbow Strike and Shoulder Strike.  The method is shown in detail with movements broken down. They are shown at regular and slow speeds with front and back views. DVD of 52 minutes.  Available from Wayfarer Publications. 

Chen Style Taijiquan   Singapore.  

Chen Style Taijiquan.  Written and compiled by Feng Zhiqiang and Feng Dabiao.  Hong Kong, Hai Feng Publishing Co., Zhaohua Publishing House, 1984.  227 pages.  ISBN: 9622380166.  Overview, profiles of teachers, review of 83 movement form, and a very informative review of attack and defense using the Chen style movements.  One of the first books in English on Chen Style Taijiquan.  VSCL.  

Chen Style Taijiquan.   By Scott Grubisich.  8Kb. 

Chen Style Taijiquan Collected Masterworks: The History of a Martial Art.  By Mark Chen.  Blue Snake Books, 2019.  256 pages.  ISBN: 978-1623173937.  VSCL. 

 
The Chen Style Taijiquan for Life Enhancement.  Written by Chen Zhenglei and translated by Xu Hailing.  Zhongzhou Classic Publishing House, Zhengzhou, China, 2002.  Text in English and Chinese.  ISBN: 7534821819.  149 pages.  "Describes the principles of Chen style for life enhancement, basic training, Taiji Skills for Preserving Energy and The 18 Forms of the Chen Style. Many photos of Chen Zhenglei doing Exercises and forms. Chen Zhenglei is one of the top Chen stylists in China. Paperback.149 pp. 5 1/2' by 8'. $19.00."  -  Wayfarer Publications   "It covers the content of the health exercise silk reeling video, and is a useful reference, giving more detail, especially on theory."  - Wushu Center.  VSCL   

Chen Style Taijiquan Notepad.  Created by Christoph David Weinmann in 2003.  Glossary, bibliography, links, Chinese characters, notes. 

Chen Style Taiji Quan Old Frame I.  Explained and demonstrated by Chen Zenglei.  DVD Video, 2 DVDs, color, 188 minutes.  Includes narration in simple Chinese, traditional Chinese, and English.  The traditional 74 movement form in 6 parts.  The DVD includes detailed coaching by Master Chen Zenglei on every movement in the form, and lectures on basic movements, requirements of the form, basic techniques, a demonstration of the entire form, and a demonstration of 18 essential forms.  Translated by Xu Hailiang.  The English narration is very good.  Excellent photography.  Distributed by Guangxhou Beauty Culture Communication Co..  ISRC: CN-M23-96-302-00/V.G8.  Distributor: China Books.  VCD productions.  I cannot find any information about the publication date of this DVD, so I will use 2005.  VSCL  

Chen Style Taijiquan, Old Frame First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu.  By Michael P. Garofalo.  140Kb+.  2007-2010.  Detailed bibliography of books, media, and articles.  Extensive selection of Internet links.  List of movement names in English, Chinese characters, Chinese Pinyin, French, German, and Spanish; and citations for sources of the movement names.  Detailed list of videos available online.  Extensive notes on the author's learning the Old Frame, First Routine, Lao Jia Yi Lu; and on learning Chen Taijiquan.  Record of performance time of this form by many masters.  Breakdown by sections, with separate lists for each section.  General information, history, facts, information, pointers, and quotations. 

Chen Style Taijiquan, Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu, Section I, Movements 1-6     Beginner's Notes by Mike Garofalo. 

Chen Style Taijiquan Short Form, 18 Movements, by Chen Zhenglei

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 1.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 103 minutes.  English subtitles.  "This first lecture gives all the basic knowledge of Tai Chi Chuan needed to understand the system. CZL discusses respect, belief, decision, constancy and patience; all requirements to become good at Tai Chi Chuan . Among these are considerations for other practitioners and your practice. Then he notes the technical requirements of TCC practice for the Chen style. There is also a good deal of information on the history of Tai Chi with many in-depth facts such as the lineage and the evolution of the form."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL. 

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 2.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 101 minutes.  English subtitles.  "More history including Chen Fa Ke’s boxing. From there he gives the lineage right up to himself and Chen Xiao Wong. He relates stories of travelling the world teaching Tai Chi including Texas and other places to spread the word about Tai Chi Chuan . Then he begins to explain the systematic structure of Tai Chi Chuan . He goes into the specific features such as Tai Chi ’s emphasis on outward softness and inward strength, moving Qi in a spiral, combining the martial with Qigong, coupling hardness with softness and more."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL. 

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 3.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 103 minutes.  English subtitles.  "A little more technical discussion with descriptions of Tai Chi ’s health benefits and self defense practice. Demonstrating Push Hands movements and sections from the solo form CZL shows technical points like the division of the body into three sections, the proper formation of the Tai Chi palm and stances and why. He shows Chen style stepping practice and exercises. He also gives tips on the best way to learn."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL. 

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 4.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 105 minutes.  English subtitles.  "CZL describes the level where considerations of Yin and Yang are expressed. He talks about the construction of the Tai Chi Tu and its inner meanings. He generalizes this to the concept of movement and shape, closed and open, straight and curved. He also introduces and analyzes Reeling Silk Energy and its relation to Tai Chi Chuan."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL.

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 5.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 105 minutes.  English subtitles. 
"CZL discusses the five levels of all martial styles especially Tai Chiand how to distinguish them. He sees Tai Chi Chuan as an evolutionary development in martial studies. The concepts are done in percentage level one for instance being ten % Yin and Yang representing 90%. He talks about the boxing career from the standpoint of what you are thinking as well as practice. He also discusses different practices in relation to the level, such as San Shou starting at level two. He then demonstrates basics such as single punch and elbow striking but emphasizing these principles."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL.

Chen Style Taijiquan Theory, Volume 6.  A lecture by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (CZL).  DVD, 105 minutes.  English subtitles. 
"In this section CZL discusses the practice of Tai Chi Chuan and other martial arts with the correct relationship to Qigong. He defines two types of Qi, pre and post birth, with an explanation of how all this relates to the practice and some interesting comparisons. He then shows some simple and basic Qigong exercisers, standing and seated (including in the half lotus) with a running commentary on their internal and external goals and aspects. All this is followed by a group demonstration of the form and an individual performance by CZL himself."  Available from Plum Publications for $28.00.  VSCL.

Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword.   By Chen Zenglei.  Translated by Zhang XinHu, Chen Bin, Xu Hailiang, and Gregory Bissell.  Tai Chi Centre, 2003.  367 pages.  ISBN: 7534823218.   This book is in English.  Detailed descriptions, with photographs, of the first form, sword form and broadsword form.  An excellent companion to Chen Zenglei's instructional DVDs, with English narration.  Review by Herbert O. Rich: "This is the first translated volume of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei's three-volume set entitled "A Compendium of Taiji Boxing and Weapons".  Chen Zhenglei is famed as a 19th generation Grandmaster of traditional Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). He is known to Taijiquan enthusiasts the world over for his skill and ability in teaching.  This book is a detailed instruction manual for the basic set (or form) of the Laojia ("old frame") Chen style, as well as the single broadsword and straight sword forms.  Profusely illustrated, it describes basic theory, physical requirements, postural movements, Qi circulation, and self defense applications for each of the postures of the form."  VSCL. 

Chen Style Taijiquan: The Small Frame Method.  By Fan Chun-Lei and Frank Shiery.  Review

Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing.  By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney.  Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books, 2002.  Index, charts, 224 pages.  ISBN: 1556433778.   MGC.  Provides an excellent introduction to Chen style Taijiquan history and legends, outlines the major forms, discusses the philosophy and foundations of the art, and gives very good information on training methods, push hands, and weapons.  Very well written, highly informative, and a unique contribution to the field.  Essential reading for all learning the Chen style of Tai Chi Chuan.  

Chen Style Taijiquan: The 36 forms.  By Professor Kan Gui Xiang and Dr. Paul Lam.  Sydney, Australia, East Action Publishing, 1992.   189 pages.  Photographs by John Tourtas.  ISBN: 0646069934.  Professor Kan Gui Xing was an Associate Professor of Physical Science at the Beijing Institute of Physical Science for 36 years and retired in 2000.  She was born in 1940.  This excellent book, with an accompanying DVD or videotape, that can be used by beginners to learn this fine modern simplified version of the Chen family Taijiquan.  The DVD/videotape is titled "Tai Chi Chen Style 36 Forms" by Dr. Paul Lam.  It includes step-by-step instructions by Dr. Lam for one of the world's best known Chen style short forms.  The DVD/videotape includes a demonstration by the creator, Professor Kan.  Produced in Narwee, Australia, by East Action Video in 1993.  The videotape is 100 minutes long.  VSCL.    

Chen Style Taijiquan - Valley Spirit Taijiquan

Chen Style Taijiquan Videotapes. Distributed by Wayfarer Publications.  Useful annotations about videotapes for sale.  Videotapes featuring: Chen Zhonghua, Cheng Jin Cai, Jiang Jian-ye, Paul Lam, Wang Lijun, Chen Peishan, Peter Wu, Ren Guang Yi, George Xu.

Chen Style Taijiquan Web Resource   By Herb Rich.   News, links, articles, information, history, links.  

Chen Style Taijiquan, Wikipedia

Chen Style Taijiquan with Sifu Mark Chen 

Chen Style Zun Gu Tai Chi Chuan DVD Series.  Instructional media performed and explanations by Chen Qingzhou. 

Chen Tai Chi Chuan: Original Forms and Exercises.  By Shawn Cartwright.  2011.  DVD, 64 Minutes. 

Chen Tai Chi for Beginners.  By Chenhan Yang.  YMAA Publications, 2018.  DVD, 170 minutes.  Teaches the Chen 56 Form. 

Chen Tai Chi San Francisco 

Chen Taiji Documentary.  9:41 min, UTube.  People of all ages practicing Taijiquan in China, and a tour of Chen Village.  

Chen Taiji 48 Form Video   Demonstrated by Tony Wong.  Created by Feng Zhiqiang.  

Chen Taiji Links    

Chen Taijiquan: Masters and Methods.  By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney.  Create Space Publishing, 2018.  174 pages.  ISBN: 97801720938286. 

Chen Taijiquan - Valley Spirit Taijiquan   Red Bluff, California.  Instructor:  Mike Garofalo. 

Chen 38 Form and Applications.   By Ren Guang Yi.  This form was created by the contemporary Chen master Chen Xiaowang.  Tuttle Pub., 2003, 96 pages.  Very brief instructions and 150 photographs.  Some practice tips.  ISBN:  0804835268.

Chen Village Taijiquan 

Chen Xiaowang  14 Minute Video Clip

Chen Xiaowang   Description and cover photo of videotapes.

Chen Xiaowang in New York 

Chen Xiaowang's Instructional DVDs on Chen Style Taijiquan

Chen Xiaowang - Keeper of Taiji Secrets.  Grandson of Chen Fake.  23Kb.   Kungfu Magazine

Chen Xiaowang World Taijiquan Association  

Chen Xing, "Illustrated Explanation of Chen Family Taijiquan."  Shanghai Bookstore, 1986.  In Chinese.  Sometimes referred to as the "Bible of Chen Taijiquan."   

Chen Zhenglei: A Taichi Biography.  By Cui Chundong.  Translated by Jack Yan.  Wushu Publishing House, 2017.  363 pages.  ISBN: 978-1926431017. 

Cheng Zhenglei

Chen Zenglei (1949-) TaiChi Web

Chen Zenglei TaiChi Network

"Chen Zhenglei on the Study of Taiji."  By Alex Yeo.  T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 31, No. 1, February, 2007, pp. 14-27.

Chen Zonghua Taiji: Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method and Hunyuan Taiji. 

Chi Kung (Qigong): Bibliography, Links, Quotes, Notes.  By Michael P. Garofalo.

Chinese Internal Martial Arts  By Terry Chan.  

Chinese Martial Arts Research by Stanley Henning

Cloud Hands Blog  By Michael P. Garofalo.

Cloud Hands Website: T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Ch'i Kung   By Michael P. Garofalo.  

Cloud Hands (Taijiquan and Qigong) Website - Subject Index 

A Collection of Chen's Taichi Series.  By Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei.  Translated by Jack Yan.  White Bench Publications, Ontario, Canada.  Volume 1, "Chen's Tai Chi for Health and Wellness," 2010.  Volume 2, "Chen's Tai Chi Old Frame One and Two," 2011. 

Comparing Chen and Sun Styles, Dr. Paul Lam 

The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice.  By Wong Kiew Kit.  Shaftesbury, Dorset, Element, 1996.  Index, bibliography, 316 pages.  ISBN: 1852307927.  VSCL.  

Correct Principles of Taijiquan.   By Liu Yong.   9Kb

"Cultivating Jing, Qi and Yi."   By Paul Lam, M.D..  T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.  Vol. 27, No. 2, April 2003, pp. 36-38.   

The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation.   By Tsung Hwa Jou (1917-1998).  Charles E. Tuttle, 1980.  3rd Edition, 1983.  233 pages.  ISBN: 0804813574.  An outstanding textbook on Tai Chi Chuan.  All styles are introduced and explained.  A very informative introduction to the philosophy and practices of Tai Chi.    Chen Taijiquan is covered on pp. 11-41.  Master Jou provides instructions on tracing the Tai Chi symbol, Chan-Ssu Chin, on pp. 148-159.   VSCL.  Master Jou's book was the first English language textbook about Taijiquan, and greatly influenced thousands of American Taiji students.  VSCL. 

Dao (Saber, Broadsword) and Taijiquan   All Styles of Taijiquan.  Bibliography, links, resources, quotes, notes. 

Dao, Saber, Broadsword - Chen Style Taijiquan  

Discourse about Jing.   By Zhang Yi Zun.  

Eight Basic Methods of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan by Cheng Jincai  A detailed explanation. 

Eight Section Brocade Qigong 

18 Movement Long Pole, Chen Style Taijiquan

Entering the Door of Chen Style Taijiquan.  By Feng Zhiqiang.  Peoples Sports Publishing House, Beijing, 1992.  In Chinese. 

Essence of Traditional Chen Style 18 Posture Short Form.  Instructional DVD by Shifu Jiang Jian-ye.  Color, 87 Minutes.  Capital District Tai Chi and Kung Fu Association of New York, 1997.  "Cheng Zheng Lei (the 19th generation of the Chen Family) created this form from the old style of Chen first and second routines.  It includes "silk reeling," fa jin (releasing energy), and balance.  This short form is a good introduction for beginners or for those with little Chen style experience."  "A good introductory Chen form that includes silk reeling and fajing movements as well as other characteristics of the Chen first and second routines. Chen Zhenglei, one of today's top Chen stylists, created the form. There is a demonstration of the entire form followed by step-by-step teaching in slow motion with 2-4 views, from the front, back and side. There are front and back demonstrations of each segment (5 to 7 moves each). At the end of the teaching there are demonstrations, front and back. There are also excerpts from other Chen forms." - Wayfarer Publications.  CDTKA.  VSCL. 

Farruggia, Carmen    Teaches the Chen family Taiji (Chen Qingzhou lineage) in Sacramento, CA.  Many thanks to Carmen for sharing information and teaching me about some of the essential concepts in Chen style Taijiquan, and helping me learn Old Frame, First Form, long pole, and Taiji Ball.  

Feng Zhiqiang on Integrating Mind and Body.  By Yang Yang and Scott Grubisich.  56Kb. 

The Five Levels of Taijiquan.  By Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, 1946-.  Commentary by Master Jan Silberstorff.  Translated by Christina Schulz.  London, Singing Dragon, 2012.  96 pages, no index.  ISBN: 184819093X.  VSCL. 

The Five Levels of Skill in Tai Chi Chuan   By Chen Xiaowang.  41K.

Full Life Health and Self Defense Center   Master Pan Yun Tei.   

Garofalo, Michael, M.S.   Valley Spirit Taijiquan, Green Way Research, Red Bluff, California.  A Beginner's Notebook for the Chen Style of Taijiquan. 

Gun, Staff Weapons and Taijiquan (All Styles of Taijiquan)   

The History of Tai Chi

A History of Tai Chi Chuan 

Hun Yuan Taiji/Qigong of Grand Master Feng Zhiqiang.  By Justin Meehan. 

Ignorance, Legend and Taijiquan.  By Stanley Henning.  22K.  Explores the origin of the legends that Zhang Sanfeng originated Taijiquan.   

Instructional Videos Online: Demonstrations of Chen Taijiquan  

Instructional Videos on Chen Style Taijiquan    An excellent overview of dozens of instructional videotapes. 

Internal Martial Arts Press   Six Harmonies.   Articles, news, videos, books.   Taiji 

Internal Power Training with Bare-Hand, Staff and Equipment.  Performance and instruction by Shifu Jiang Jian-ye.  Instructional videotape, 90 minutes, color.  Traditional Chen Village.  Capital District Tai Chi and Kung Fu Association of New York.  Albany, New York, CDTKA, 2002.  MGC. 

Internal Strength Videos by Mike Sigman

International Chen Style Taijiquan Association.  "Founded in 1991 to promote the teaching and practice of Taijiquan as taught by Ren Guang-Yi, a senior disciple of Chen Xiao-Wang, the nineteenth generation standard bearer of the Chen Family."

Introduction to Chen Style Taijiquan Silk Reeling Training  5Kb.  

Interview with Yang Yang 

"Jou Tsung Hwa on Taiji Study and Internal Energy."  By Marvin Smalheiser.  T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 31, No. 1, February, 2007, pp. 8-11.

Kan Guixiang On: The Benefits of T'ai Chi.  Interview with Kan Guixiang by Mavin Smalheiser.  Translation by Eric Chen.  T'ai Chi, June, 2002, Volume 26, No. 3,  pp. 15-21.  MGC.  This article includes many black and white photos of Professor Kan doing various Tai Chi Chuan forms.  The cover photograph on the magazine, in color, is of Professor Kan.  

Learning Chen Style Taijiquan - A Beginner's Notebook by Mike Garofalo 

List of Movements, Movements 1-74, Old Frame, First Form, Chen Style Taijiquan, 2 Pages

Liu Institute International  New Orleans, LA and  Mobile, Alabama   Chen style with Master Liu.  

Laojia Yilu, Old Frame, First Form:  Bibliography, Links and Resources for a Study of the Chen Taijiquan 

Laojia Yilu, Old Frame, First Form:  A Beginner's Notes

Links, Bibliography, and Resources for a Study of the Chen Taijiquan Loajia Yilu

Los Angeles Chen Style Taijiquan 

McClellan, Gary  Chen Style Taijiquan

Martial Arts Experience of Tom Osborne

Master Chang San-Feng

Master Gene Chen - Chen Tai Chi Chuan

National Neigong Research Society   Organization in Menlo Park, California.  Features Master Chen Qingzhou.   Videotapes, qualified instructors, and news.

Northern California and Oregon: Taijiquan and Qigong Teachers, Schools, Workshops   

Nuturing Ways of Chen Tai Chi: An Inteview with Yang Yang.   By  Michael A. DeMarco.  74Kb.  

Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan.  By Mark Chen.  Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2004.  Appendices, notes, bibliography, 246 pages.  ISBN: 155643488X.  Excellent detailed instructions for First Form of the Old Frame, including photographs.  An essential book for Chen Taijiquan enthusiasts.  VSCL. 

Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu:  A Beginner's Notes   By Mike Garofalo. 

Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu:  Bibliography, Links and Resources for a Study of the Chen Taijiquan  

Old Frame, First Form, List of Movements, Movements 1-74   2 Pages. 

Online Videos: Demonstrations and Instruction 

The Origins of Tai Chi: The Chen Camp   Literati Tradition, Xiansheng Bing F. YeYoung

Pole and Staff Weapons and Taijiquan (All Styles of Taijiquan)   

Pole Weapons (Chen Style)

Post Standing, Zhan Zhuang, Standing Like a Tree, Standing Meditation Techniques, Yiquan   

Practical Method: Chen Taijiquan Practice Blog  By Kim Albritain. 

Push Hands (Tui Shou) in Tai Chi Chuan.  Links, bibliography, quotes, notes.  25Kb.  

Qi Cultivation and the Secrets of Manipulating Energy: Chen Style Tai Chi Progressive Silk Reeling, Series I.  Instructional DVD by Jose Figueroa, 91 Minutes.  Dragon Door Publications.  Shifu Figueroa also offers two other instructional DVDs for Chen Taijiquan students: The Deeper Secrets of Moving with Strength and Energy, Fa Jin and the Secrets of Explosive Power. 

Qigong (Chi Kung): Bibliography, Links, Quotes, Notes.  By Michael P. Garofalo.

Qigong - Chen Style Exercises.  Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling): Bibliography, Links, Resources.  Internal Training Exercises Using Spiraling, Coiling, Twining, Winding, Reeling, or Circling Methods

Qiu Zhen Yi Center for Taiji Studies   

Relaxation - Song 

Ripening Peaches:  Daoist Studies and Practices.  Taoist scriptures, bibliography, Quanzhen Daoism, Neidan, gardening, tea, history, qigong/daoyin, readings, etc. 

Rooting: The Secret of Getting Power from the Earth.  By Gaofei Yan and James Cravens.  61K.  

Rochester (New York) Chen Style Taijiquan Association  

Saber (Dao) Weapon, Chen Style Taijiquan 

Saber, Taijiquan, All Styles

Sacramento Tai Chi and Qigung   "Our research includes Yi family Taiji and Qigung, the Chen family Taiji (Chen Qingzhou lineage), and Meihuazhuang (plum flower post) Yan Zijie lineage."   Master Carmen Farruggia. 

Shanti School of Taijiquan.  Susan A.  Matthews.   

Short Chen Tai Chi Hand Form, 18 Movements, by Chen Zhenglei  

Silk Reeling, Chan Ssu Gong:  Links, bibliography, quotes, notes.  Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling): Bibliography, Links, Resources.  Internal Training Exercises Using Spiraling, Coiling, Twining, Winding, Reeling, or Circling Methods
 

Spear Weapon, Chen Style Taijiquan

Spiral Force (Can Ssu Jin)    By Dr. Paul Lam.   42K

Spiraling Energy  (Silk Reeling, Chan Ssu Jin): Links, bibliography, quotes, notes. 

The Spiritual Legacy of the Shaolin Temple:  Buddhism, Daoism, and the Energetic Arts.  By Andy James.   Foreword by Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson.  Summerville, MA,  Wisdom Publications, 2004.  208 pages.  SBN: 0861713524.   MGC.  The Shaolin Temple is a two day walk from Chen Village. 

Staff Weapons and Taijiquan (All Styles of Taijiquan)   

Staff Weapons, Theory and Practice, Chen Style of Taijiquan

Standing Meditation (Zhan Zhuang), Standing Like a Tree, Post Standing

Staying Strong with Tai Chi - A Beginner's Guide.  By Patrick Martin.  Instructional DVD, 150 Minutes.  Jade Dragon. 

"Studies on the Health Benefits of Tai Chi."  By Charlotte Jones. T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 30, No. 4, August, 2006, pp. 14-20.  Bibliography.   

A Study of Taiji Push Hands.   By Xiang Kairen.  38K. 

Subject Index to the Cloud Hands (Taijiquan and Qigong) Website

Sun Style of Taijiquan  

Sword (Jian), Chen Style of Taijiquan

Sword (Jian) Taijiquan, All Styles 

Szymanski, Jarek.  Jarek's Chinese Martial Arts Pages.  China From the Inside.  Neijia Arts. 

The T'ai Chi Boxing Chronicle.   Complied and explained by Kuo, Lien-Ying.  Translated by Guttmann.  Berkeley,  California, North Atlantic Books, 1994.   141 pages.  ISBN: 1556431775.  MGC.  This book examines "the Ch'en family treasure, the chronicles that were hidden for nine generations until the time of Ch'en Wang T'ing" (1600-1680).    

Tai Chi Depot - Chen Videotapes 

Tai Chi Finder   For purchasing all kinds of Taijiquan products. 

Tai Chi for Health.  By Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and Master Liming Yue.  Chen Style Tai Chi Centre, Manchester, U. K, 2005.  ISBN: 194719112.  208 pages.  Color photographs.  "By Chen Zhenglei and his student, Liming Yue. In English. Includes principles of Tai Chi for Health, foundation training exercises, Taji skills for preserving energy, illustrations of the 18 forms, Comments from Westerners about Tai Chi plus interviews with Tai Chi practitioners. Many photos. Paperback. 7 1/4 X 10 1/.4. #9.99."  -  Wayfarer Publications.   Amazon.  "Tai Chi for Health was officially released at the International Tai Chi Festival and the third International Exchange Competition opening ceremony in China in August 2005. This full colour book focuses on the health benefits of Tai Chi, concentrating on the official Chen Style 18 Short Form, Silk Reeling Energy and Qigong exercises. The book contains detailed illustrated instructions and in-depth discussion of the theories behind the practice. The text offers an unprecedented insight into the techniques and theory of Chen Style Tai Chi. The authors bring together their vast knowledge, teaching experience and cultural understanding to create a work that is accessible to western students whilst keeping all the important detail often lost in translations. The book has been written over a two and a half year period by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and Master Liming Yue with the assistance of several of Master Liming Yue's senior students. Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei is the 11th Generation head of the Chen Style Tai Chi and 19th generation of the Chen family.  Master Liming Yue is one of Europe's foremost Tai Chi masters and holds a seventh Duan Wei officially issued by the Chinese Wu Shu Association China."  -  Tai Chi Center, U.K.   VSCL. 

Tai Chi Fa Jin: Advanced Techniques for Discharging Chi Energy.  For Martial Arts and Spiritual Practice.  By Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan.  Rochester, Vermont, Destiny Books, 2012.  Index, bibliography, 275 pages.  ISBN" 9781594774287.  VSCL. 

Tai Chi for Health, Short Taijiquan Form, 18 Movements, by Chen Zhenglei: Bibliography, Instructions, List, Commentary, Links, Resources

Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power.   By Yang Yang with Scott A. Grubish.  Champaign, Illinois, Zhenwu Publications, Center for Taiji Studies, 2005.  Bibliography, index, notes, glossary, 219 pages.  ISBN: 0974099007.  MPG. 

Taijiquan History and Development.   By Peter Lim Tian Tek.  

Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming: The Root of Taijiquan.  By Yang Jwing-Ming.  Boston, Massachusetts, 2003.  References, glossary, index, 270 pages.  ISBN: 0940871432. 

Tampa Bay Taijiquan:  Instruction and Practice in Chen Taijiquan.    Kim Albritain. 

The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan:  Way to Rejuvenation.   By Jou, Tsung Hwa.   Edited by Shoshana Shapiro.  Warwick, New York, Tai Chi Foundation, 1980.  263 pages.  First Edition.  MGC.  ISBN: 0804813574.  An excellent comprehensive textbook.  A Third Edition is now available.  Master Jou was very knowledgeable about Chen Taijiquan, and recommended that you learn Chen Taijiquan first.  A significant portion of this book is about the Chen Taijiquan.  The First and Second Form movements are listed and illustrated on pp. 11-41.  Silk Reeling is covered on pp. 148-158. 

Thirteen Postures of Taijiquan.   Bibliography, links, notes, charts, quotes.   8 Gates and 5 Steps of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.   By Michael P. Garofalo.  65Kb+.  

"Tian Jinmiao on Training with Lei Muni."  By Davidine Slaw-Voon Sim.  T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan:  Vol. 30. No. 4, August, 2006, p. 6-11. 

Traditional Chen Taiji.  Master Chin King-Loon (Loren).  Bay Area of California. 

Turning Silk: A Diary of Chen Taiji Practice, The Quan of Change.  By Kinthissa.  Lunival, 2009.  224 pages.  ISBN: 0956284604. 

Twelve Principles of Taijiquan.  From Feng Zhiqiang's "Entering the Door of Chen Taijiquan (1992).  Translated by Yang Yang.
 

U.S. Branch of the Chen Family, Chen Kiagou Taiji Quan School.  Chen Village, Wen County, Henan Province, P.R. China.  Federation President, Sifu Mark Wasson. 
 

Valley Spirit Taijiquan  Red Bluff, California.   

Valley Spirit Taijiquan - Chen Style Taijiquan

Videotapes on Chen Style Taijiquan

Videos on Chen Style Taijiquan    An excellent overview of dozens of instructional videotapes. 

Videos Online (UTube, Digg and Others) of Chen Taijiquan
Instructional Media and Demonstrations of Chen Style Taijiquan

Chen Shi Laojia Taijiquan Yilu - Bowen Guo  10:33 min, UTube.  Bowen Guo, from Davis, California, is a student of Chen Qingzhou. 

Chen Style 18 Movement Form.  3:38 min, UTube.   Master Chen 

Chen Taiji Documentary.  9:41 min, UTube.  People of all ages practicing Taijiquan in China, and a tour of Chen Village.  

Chen Taijiquan.  9:48 min, UTube.  Master Chen 

Chen Taijiquan Xinjia Erlu; Cannon Fist (陳氏太極拳 新架二路)  2:15 min, UTube.  Performed by Chen Bing. 

CZL Chen Taiji 13 Pole.  Instructions by Chen Jenglei.  2:42 min, UTube. 

Lao Jia, Chen First Form, Taijiquan  6:33 min, UTube.   Performed by Chen Youze, son of Chen Qingzhou 

Ma Hong Chen Style Taijiquan (Xin Jia Yi Lu), 8:27 min Digg Video

"Wang Haijun on Eight Methods of Training Jin," by David Gaffney, T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Vol. 29, No. 4, August, 2005, pp. 5-10.  Translation by Davidine Diaw-Voon Sim.  

Wasson, Mark    Indoor disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang.   San Francisco, CA.  Author of numerous magazine articles, and producer of instructional videos. 

Wong, Tony    Chen Style Taiji, San Francisco Bay Area.  Master Wong Wai Yi (Tony), B.A., M.S..  Master Wong's lineage is from Master Zhang Xuexin and Master Chen Qingzhou.   Master Wong is a cofounder of the National Neigong Research Society, and the American Chen Taiji Society. 

World Chen Tai Ji Association in Germany

World World Chen Xiaowang Tai Chi Association, San Francisco School   Website of Sifu Mark Wasson, student of Master Chen Xiaowang.  

Xin Qi Shen Dojo   Seattle, WA.  Excellent resouces and information. 

Xu, George.   Master of Chen Style, qigong, and weapons forms.   San Francisco, CA.  He leads workshops, retreats, and produces high quality videotapes.  

Jack Yan  

Yang Style of Taijiquan   Bibliography, links, resources, quotes, notes. 

Yang Yang.   Master, Center for Chen Taiji Studies.  

Yilu, Laojia, Old Frame, First Form:  Bibliography, Links and Resources for a Study of the Chen Taijiquan

Zhang Xue Xin    Master.  Chen Style Taijiquan.  San Francisco, CA.

Zhan Zhuang, Standing Like a Tree, Post Standing, Standing Meditation  

Zhu Tian Cai's Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan Instructional DVDs. 

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