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Chen Style

Chen Style Tai Chi is the oldest form of Tai Chi. Chen style is characterized by its lower stances, more explicit Silk reeling (chan si jin) and bursts of power. Its more like the martial arts in its form than the other versions of Tai Chi.

Silk Reeling also called winding silk energy which refers to a set of neigong movement principles expressed in traditional styles of t'ai chi chi'uan, but especially emphasised by the Chen and Wu styles of t'ai chi ch'uan. The name derives from the metaphorical principle of "reeling the silk". In order to draw out the silk successfully the action must be smooth and consistent without jerking or changing direction sharply. Too fast, the silk breaks, too slow, it sticks to itself and becomes tangled. Hence, the silk reeling movements are continuous, cyclic patterns performed at constant speed with the "light touch" of drawing silk. Silk reeling is trained in solo forms and stances as well as in pushing hands with a partner.

Tai Chi at Work

Tai Chi at Work uses elements of 3 styles, Sun Style, Yang Style and Chen Style .
Learn how to manage the stress at work with this form of Tai Chi - it is a short version introducing
you to 3 different styles of Tai Chi and very easy to learn.