t'ai chi ch'uan center
In Memoriam - Grandmaster Chen Yun Ching 1939 - 2022 The Rochester Tai Chi Chuan
Center and the Rochester Ling Yun Pai wish to express their heartfelt
condolences to the Family of GM Chen Yun Ching, and to the Chen Pan Ling World
Family. His instruction and experience in the Chen Pan Ling Legacy that he
passed on to us will always be treasured, and continued. Chen Pan-ling T'ai Chi
Ch'uan Long Form The Chen Pan-ling style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a composite of
the Yang, Wu, and Chen styles. It was developed by a World War II era committee
of top martial artists commissioned by the Chinese Nationalist Government.
Chiefly promoted by Chen Pan-ling, this style has been recognized with his name.
This style of T'ai Chi has borrowed several elements from other styles making it
a more energetic form by utilizing a greater range of motion of the body. It
promotes health and relaxation, as well as the connections that make T'ai Chi an
internal martial art. The Chen Pan-ling style 99 posture long form is suitable
for all student levels. Chen Pan-ling Legacy Arts Shaolin empty hand forms, Core
Bagua, and Hsing-I drills are covered. Warm up exercises include Chinese
traditional health exercises and stretches, and Qigong. This class is for those
of Intermediate to Advanced level and ability. Grandmaster William C.C. Chen
Yang Style 60 Posture Form Grandmaster William C.C. Chen has been described as a
teacher's teacher. Quiet, gentle, and supportive, he is none-the-less
knowledgeable and perceptive in his teachings and evaluation on what people
need. Grandmaster Chen's 60 movement form is based on the Yang style. It
provides people with the necessary motions and movements to allow them to
experience the relaxed aspects of T'ai Chi Ch'uan as well as the connections
that make T'ai Chi a powerful art. Classes are arranged to accommodate the
beginner, (the first 20 movements), and the more advanced practitioner, (the
complete 60 movement form). Grandmaster William C.C. Chen FUNdamental Principles
& Postures This class will focus on the fundamental principles of T'ai Chi by
repetitive practice of individual postures. T’ai Chi Ch'uan forms consist of a
sequence of various postures regardless of the style. The postures were
developed to teach different martial applications based upon fundamental
principles of T'ai Chi. The principles taught will follow the William C.C. Chen
method and cover the postures included in the William C.C. Chen short form.
Emphasis will be placed on performing postures from both the left and right
(mirror image). The class is open to beginning and advanced students.
Grandmaster William C.C. Chen’s exploring T”ai Chi Ch’uan from the inside out.
Grandmaster William C.C. Chen is constantly refining and thinking about better
ways to convey his ideas about T'ai Chi Ch'uan. We will be exploring beyond
basic body mechanics, to a better understanding of the internal feelings of
making a shape. Looking inward, internal energy, staying rooted, the role of
fingers and toes, and so much more! Grandmaster William C.C. Chen Yang Style
Long Form - 132 postures The Yang Style Long Form is a direct descendant of the
soft style Tai Chi form developed by Yang Chengfu (1883 - 1936), who trained
Professor Cheng Man-Ching (1902 - 1975), who in turn trained Grandmaster William
C. C. Chen (1933 - ). The Yang-style traces its roots to Yang Luchan (1799 -
1872). If you have completed Master Chen’s 1-60 Form and are looking to expand
it, this is the next step. Cheng Hsin Mini set - Postures and Principles This is
an introduction to Peter Ralston’s 7 posture points and 5 principles using his
12 posture mini set. The mini set is actually 24 postures as it is practiced in
both the original and mirror image orientations. Cheng Hsin Pushing Hands This
is a class in the application of T'ai Chi Ch'uan in a non-threatening manner.
Two people work together to explore the movements which help the body, mind, and
spirit, as well as gain insight into the martial aspect of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
Students of either T'ai Chi styles are welcome to this class. It is insightful
when the two styles meet. Sun T'ai Chi Ch'uan The Traditional Sun style long
form as passed down to us by Tim Cartmell, taught to him by Sun Lu Tang’s
daughter, Sun Jian Yun. Taiji for Meditation - Da Liu's Modified Yang Form We
will use Master Da Liu’s modified Yang style Taijiquan Form with its gentle
flowing movements, deep breathing and relaxed awareness, to quiet the body and
mind, to reduce distraction, and to balance inner and outer awareness.
Principles will also be covered to refine the Form and develop the internal
aspects. The Form will be a vehicle for “mindfulness in motion” in order to
achieve a calm meditative spirit, good health, and longevity. Warm up exercises
include stretches, Qigong. This class suitable for all student levels. Balance
and Leg Strength Training In this class we will work to improve our balance and
leg strength, by using static and dynamic postures, and short sequences, drawn
from some of the Qigong, Taijiquan, and Kuo Shu sets that have long been a part
of our curriculum at the Rochester Tai Chi Chuan Center. Whether you want to
improve your Internal Arts practice, or just want to age gracefully and prevent
falls, this class is for Intermediate level and ability, but is open to all.
Qigong An ongoing relaxation course, this is a Qigong workout for healing
(sitting, standing and movement meditation for health and well-being). The goal
is to sample methods to build into your daily health practices. Liangong RTCCC
has used the 18 exercises of Series 1 of the Liangong health system for many
years as a warm-up during tai chi classes. This class combines refinement of the
Series 1 exercises with exploration of the additional exercises in Liangong
Series 2 and 3. Proper form, the specific Liangong breathing technique, the
coordination of movement and breathing, and the development of ‘internal
stretch’ will be emphasized. T’ai Chi Principles We use the Simplified Taiji 24
posture Form and our Four/Eight Direction Form, to work on classic principles as
defined by T'ai Chi classic writings. This course is for those of Intermediate
level and a good pre-cursor to push hands and a prerequisite for long forms.
Workshops The Center also offers regular workshops with many renowned
instructors in the pursuit of excellence in the art of T'ai Chi and other
internal arts.
