Traditional Chen Taijiquan

"Traditional Chen Taijiquan, Lao Jia "Old Frame", is widely acknowledged as the oldest and the ancestor of all other Taijiquan styles. It was created by Chen Wangting, 9th generation ancestor of the Chen Family. He created taiji as a family art with the intention of passing it to his descendants...

...Generally, there are 2 barehanded form sets in Chen Taijiquan. The 1st Form is "Yi Lu" and the 2nd Form is "Er Lu", also known as "Cannon Fist" or "Pao Chui". The speed, strength, and difficulty in each of the two forms are quite different. These variations are based on the forms' lineage.

The first form (Yi Lu) is softer. This form is used as a tool to help develop a practitioner's strength, balance, coordination, and understanding of basic Taiji principles. The strength of the form is based on the basic "Chan Si Jing" (spiral energy/force). Because of these characteristics, the first form is essential for beginners to learn. It is also beneficial for those who want to practice Taijiquan for health reasons."

-Master Wong Wai Yi-