Chen Shi Taijiquan Huizong (A Comprehensive Collection of Chen Family Tai Chi Quan) is a significant text that systematically organizes and explains the Chen Style Tai Chi system. Such compendiums aim to comprehensively gather a school's core forms, weapons, pushing hands practices, and theory, serving as an authoritative source for studying that tradition. It is more than a technical manual; it is a vessel for the historical lineage and philosophical ideas of Chen Style Tai Chi.
Complete Forms Library: Systematically includes Chen Style's core traditional routines, such as the Old Frame (also called Large Frame) First and Second Routines, and often incorporates other transmitted forms like the New Frame and Small Frame, detailing movement sequences, pathways, and body mechanics.
Weapons & Pushing Hands: Presents the complete Chen Style weapons practice system (e.g., single saber, double sabers, spear, sword) and provides progressive instruction and theoretical analysis for core practices like Pushing Hands, from basic exercises to free application.
Commentary on Classical Texts: Compiles and explains key theoretical writings passed down through Chen Style history, such as The Ten Important Theories of Tai Chi Quan and Essential Words on Martial Application, offering deep insight into unique principles like hardness/softness, silk-reeling energy (Chan Si Jin), and substantial/insubstantial.
Practical Application & Analysis: Focuses not just on external movement but extensively analyzes the martial intent, energy application, and practical usage of each technique, embodying the martial essence of "integrating theory with practice."
This text played a key role in standardizing and formally transmitting Chen Style Tai Chi. It codified knowledge that was often oral or fragmented into a structured, illustrated format, providing later generations with a clear and standardized learning model. For practitioners, it serves as a step from learning individual forms toward systematically mastering the complete Chen Style Tai Chi system, aiding a deep understanding of the style's full technical scope and philosophical depth.
1.Is it an official original copy?
This is a compiled digital version of electronic materials, not a traditional physical book.
2.Publisher / ISBN?
This product is compiled electronic content and does not correspond to a single printed ISBN.
3.Is the content complete?
It is a fully compiled version, including core theories and routine explanations (no omissions).
4.Original language or translated?
The original version is in Chinese. You may order your preferred language version; we will include both the original Chinese version and your chosen language version as a bonus.
5.Is it authorized?
Based on traditional Chinese original documents: publicly circulated (no authorization required).
6.Which style does it belong to?
It mainly covers classic systems such as Chen Style and Yang Style.
7.More theoretical or practical?
Combination of theory and practice (including boxing principles and forms).
8.Are there illustrations?
Includes movement explanations (some with diagrams and step-by-step instructions).
9.Who is it suitable for?
Beginners: suitable for getting started
Those with foundation: can deepen understanding (especially internal force and push hands)
10.Are there videos included?
This is an e-book only; no video content is included. If you need videos, please contact the administrator to receive them for free.
11.Brand new or second-hand?
E-book (not second-hand, no condition issues).
12.What format is it?
PDF electronic document.
13.Is it high-definition?
High-definition layout, suitable for reading on mobile phones and computers.
14.How many pages?
The complete collection has a total of 196 pages.
15.Why this price?
The content has been organized and summarized (saving a lot of screening time), allowing you to obtain the complete system in one purchase.
16.Are there any discounts?
Yes. Original price: 29.9, current price: 9.9.
17.Are there any hidden fees?
No extra charges. One-time purchase, lifetime access.
18.How is it delivered?
How long does it take?Automatic delivery / instant download.
19.Is refund supported?
Refund available if not downloaded; not supported if already downloaded.
20.How to ensure the file is intact?
The file has been tested and is identical to the original. Unlimited re-deliveries are supported after one purchase.
21. How can I check if it is the version I want to buy?
You can refer to the product images, which provide previews of the original content. If the previews in the product images do not meet your requirements, you may contact customer service for a more comprehensive sample preview.
22. If I purchase a non-Chinese version, is the entire book translated into my desired language, or only part of it?
Our multilingual versions are full translations of the Chinese original, including translations of relevant image captions. All translated versions are localized naturally in accordance with the language customs of each country.
23. Do these e-books have copyright? Will there be any copyright disputes?
All books we offer are traditional Chinese classics with a history of hundreds or even thousands of years, so there are no copyright disputes whatsoever.
24. Why are your prices so low?
This is because we provide e-books in downloadable PDF format, which greatly reduces various costs, allowing us to offer them at such affordable prices.
helop
I bought this for my brother as a birthday gift, and he was very happy with it.
stenwen
I've felt much better physically since I started practicing Tai Chi.
shitmen
I learned a lot from this book.