Chen Zheng Lei – Chen’s Taichi Old Frame One & Two

The second book in a new and vital series on Chen style Taichi Chuan, teaching the two basic routines for Taichi mastery. This second edition has one of the most comprehensive sections on general principles ever provided in English: more than 100 pages of well-translated philosophy, origins, characteristics, posture requirements, combative efficacy, training techniques and steps, and much more. Each of the two routines is divided into three sections: introduction, routine explanation, and breakdown. This method is used for both procedures #1 and #2. Every one of these great routines exudes Chen Taichi’s flavor and grace. The explanations are solid, with recommendations on what to highlight and some written instances of combat application. Chen Zhenglei (yep, his family name is that of the Taichi founders) is a 19th generation descendant of the Chen family and an 11th generation direct line inheritor of Chen’s Taichi. His Taichi workshop in China is one of the world’s most popular. He has followers in numerous nations. Chen Zhenglei and Jack Yan made significant contributions to the entire series of novels. At its core, it is a highly extensive description of Taiji health movements, the two main routines of the Old style, and the two beautiful forms devised by Chen Fa Ke of the New style, followed by a book explaining four primary weapon sets. The translation is literate, knowledgeable, and concise. Jack Yan overcomes translation issues that have long been a source of contention.