6 Month Training Program |  2 Sessions Wk. | 24 Sessions
 
Chen Wang Ting began to study and reflect upon his many years of combative experience - already an excellent Martial Artist and knew the 32 postures of another general named Qi Jiguang. He was famous for his defensive maneuvers and set forth 32 postures recorded in the well-known "Canon of Boxing".

These postures and movements also brought Chen Wang Ting much accomplishment in combat. These 32 postures were re-studied by Chen Wang Ting and incorporated with the philosophy of Tao Teh Ching. He believed that this enhanced and produced a more effective combative application. He also used the ancient Dao Yin exercises and Tuns exercises along with the theory of chi flow through the body. This series of sophisticated movements and unique synthesis became the birth of all Tai Chi styles.

Many people learned of this method and came to Chen Village to learn. At first, the Chen family did not share their knowledge with people on the outside, but eventually taught to promote their beliefs. This progression evolved into new styles of Tai Chi such as: Yang, Wu, Sun and eventually the labeling of the "Original Family Chen Style Tai Chi". The Chen family name, as well as, the Township of Chen became very famous. The Emperor of China bestowed many honors upon the Chen family for their great fighting skills.

Chen style Tai Chi has a large arsenal of technique, strategy and application when it is practiced in the correct way. The postures of Tai Chi are bound by the rules of the movement, which allows movement as a continuous action upon reaction and reaction upon action.

There is no great secret to Tai Chi. One must understand that it is a method that gradually changes the body into a complete working unit.

Chen Style Tai Chi combines many principles of movement along with the cultivation or movement of Chi. Chen Style uses hard, soft, fast and slow movements to create a motion of offensive, as well as, defensive techniques. This is achieved while providing a method of promoting good health, preventing sickness and reducing stress.