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Generally many people who have heard of 'taichi' (太極) would probably tell you that it is a series of slow exercise routine meant only for the old folks. Its not true! Taichi, a form of internal chinese martial art is a self- healing system of slow flowing graceful movements. It combines with meditation and rhythmic breathing, culturing the flow of 'chi' that will prevent illness and improve well-being. Practicing taichi reduces stress, lower blood pressure and helps to correct posture, balance, flexibility, mind alertness... There are many forms (school of thought) of taichi. In the early 80', popular taichi styles practiced in Singapore are the Yang(杨), Wu (吴), Sun(孙), Wu(武) (martial) . Chen ( 陳式) taichiquan was introduced into Singapore in the mid 80's when Grand Master Zhu Tiancai was invited by Singapore Martial Art Association to teach the Chan style taichi in Singapore.. Chen taichiquan is the traditional taichiquan which is characterized by its graceful movement alternating between fast and slow, incorporating the silk reeling (chan si jing) movement. Every move begins from 'yi' (awareness of the internal sensations of the body) which leads the 'chi' and eventually the body movement. Constant practice of Chen taichiquan improves one's health and mind alertness. For those who are interested to learn Chen Taichi, do come down and join us in the practice session and find out more. |
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HISTORY OF CHEN TAICHIQUAN |
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Taichiquan( 太極拳) commonly also known as shadow boxing in the Western, is one famous branch of internal chinese martial arts. Tang Hao (1897 - 1959), a chinese martial art master, and others who have done research on the evolution of taichiquan in the 1930s determined that taichiquan was originated by Chen Wangting. Beginning with Chen Bu, the first generation who was originally from Shanxi province. Nearing the end of the Ming dynasty, over 500 years ago, Chen Bu migrated to Henan province and moved his family to the present-day Chenjiagou Village located in Wenxian, China. At that time, Chenjiagou was also known as the ChenYang Village as it consist of people with the surnames Chen and Yang. The village was later rename Chenjiagou as the Chen populations increase. ChenBu was an accomplished martial art exponent and the village people learns and practice kungfu under his guidance. |
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It was the 9th generation of the Chen family, Chen Wanting, an outstanding scholar and martial exponent who became famous in Chan style taichiquan. He was once known in Shangdong province as a master of martial art defeating more then a thousand bandits. Chen Wanting was then the originator of the bare-handed and armed combat boxing of the Chen school. Chen Wangting withdrew from public life and retired to live in Chenjiagou after the downfall of the Ming dynasty. Life style consists in creating actions of boxing when feeling depressed, doing field work when the season comes, and spending the leisure time teaching disciples and children so they can be worthy members of the society. Because Chen Wanting has fought in many battles and has traveled and read widely, he was able to combine many good points from other schools of martial art, and from his past experience, and build upon what was passed down by Chen Bu to create a unique system of martial arts. Many form of boxing was synthesized into one system, utilizing the theory of Yin and Yang, combining medical theories, breathing techniques. Chanxi (silk reeling) techniques was invented together with the technique of pushing-hand. Until the 14th generation, Chen ChangXing (1771-1853) condenses all the fist forms into two sets namely LaoJia (old family), to distinguish from the Xinjia (new family) that was later created by Chen Fake(1887-1957) Chen ChangXing was also credited with having clarified, codified, separated Chen taichiquan into Yilu (big frame) and Er Lu (Cannon fist)
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The Old-style shadow boxing of the Chen family was brought to Beijing from Chenjiagou Village in 1928 by Chen Fake (1887 - 1957) and taken up by both old people having practiced various forms of taichiquan for many years and young men with physical strength. It is also generally acknowledged that later new routines of the traditional taichiquan are the result of repeated revisions by the predecessors after hard practice and serious study. The new style of the Chen family, the Zhaobao Style, the Yang Style, the Wu Style, the Wu style (martial), and the Sun Style are all resulted from the revision of the First set of the Chen family's Old Style taichiquan. Different though in style, they are the same in structure and routines. In the new form, vigorous actions such as leaping and stamping in the First Set of the Old Style taichiquan were discarded in the new form. However the Second set of the Chen Style, which still involve vigorous and swift actions such as stamping, leaping and dodging, is markedly different in style form the other forms of taichiquan.
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Awards and Decoration |
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Awarded Year 2009 : World Martial Art Famous Person Qualification
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Master Foo appointed as Assistant Secretary of International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association 2010-2012 |
MASTER Master Foo Shang Wee |
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While at very young of age, Master Foo was always very fascinated by martial art comics. Subsequently under the guidance and encouragement of his uncles, Master Foo starts learning martial arts. 1967 -Became a member of the then famous Singapore Choo Chaing Athletic Association. Study under well known Hainan Wushu Grandmaster So ThingXiong. Was imparted with Shaolin Hong Chuan, Seven Star Prying Mantis Quan , Hong Quan's Weaponry. 1969 - Appointed by Choo Chaing Athletic Association as assistant instructor with many students understudying and receiving guidance. 1976 - Studied from Grand Master Yang Chin Kuo who was then famous in the fifties for Yang style taichi. Also mastering the Yang 'Quick' Chuan, Yang taichi Sword, Yang taichi Sabre and Push-hand. 1977~1989, Studied Yang taichi under Grand Master Yang Chin Kuo. Master Foo was later assisting Grand Master Yang in teaching Yang taichi Quan at Singapore St.John Headquarter, Farrer Park and various other location. |
Grand Master Chen Xiaowang teaching Master Foo Shang Wee |
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1983, Studied Chen taichi under Grand Master Zhu Tiancai (19th generation disciple of the Chen Style taichi) Under close supervision of Grand Master Zhu, Master Foo gone through rigourous training to perfect his skill in Chen Style taichiquan, 1985, Studied under Grand Master Li TianJi in the art of Wudang sword 1987, Studied from Grandmaster Chen XiaoWang (19th generation disciple of the Chen Style taichi) . and mastered the art of 38 forms Chen taichiquan, Spear, Sabre and Push hand technique. 1988, Studied under Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang (18th generation disciple of the Chen Style taichi) the art of 48 forms Chen taichiquan, 2nd routine Chen taichiquan (POW) quan, Push-hand technique, Qigong, Large Frame Chen taichiquan. 1989, Sudied under GrandMaster Li Chen Xiang. Mastered the art of 42 Forms Chen Style Competition taichiquan Routine, Liu He Ba Fa. 1990, Studied under GrandMaster Xiao Chang Gen the art of taichi sparring. 1991, Shanghai taichi Master Liu Gishun visited Singapore. during this time, Master Foo learn the Wuyi taichiquan and Push-hand technique. 1992, Master Foo practiced the Liu He Ba Fq under the guidance of Grandmaster Liu Gui Yao. 1993, Studied under GrandMaster Zhou Shusheng ( formal Singapore National Wushu Coach) 42 Forms taichiquan, Sword Display, Liu He Ba Fa, Ba Gua Quan, Shaolin Luo Han Quan, Two-Hands Sword, Ba Gua Sword and Yue Fei Spear.
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New class on Friday night at Waterloo Centre!! Enrol Now.
Chen Taijiquan Demonstration by Master Foo Shang Wee (Korea) Those interested please contact Master Foo to make arrangement and booking. For those who prefers personal coaching for Chen taichiquan and other forms of martial art,, please contact Master Foo at : Tel (Resident) : +65 448 5359 Mobile : +65 9 8276654 Email : foosw@taichi-one.com
Yen Chin Dan Dao(燕青单刀 )Demonstration By Master Foo (Malaysia)
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The
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The 2 foundation ROUTINES of Chen taichiquan is presented here in English follow by Chinese. First Sets of routines : Laojia Yi Lu Second Sets of routines : Laojia Erlu The unique characteristic of Chen taichiquan is the spiral-like spinning and twisting movements called Chan Si Jing (silk reeling) The first routine of the Chen taichiquan LaoJia Yilu is the oldest form past down from earlier generation which all other forms of taichiquan have been derived. It comprises of smooth flowing movements which is more softness and less firmness or 'Far Jing' where students can be train to know and feel the 'qi'. It is also the foundation for further learning of the art.Upon mastering and laying down a good foundation of the LaoJia Yilu, then can the practitioner move on to learn the second routine LaoJia ErLU LaoJia Erlu also known as Pao Cui (cannon fist) which is the second routine comprises of many fast and vigorous movements with jumps and fajing. ErLu should be learn under the proper guidance from your Sifu or Master in order to fully master the form.
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Taichiquan First Routine : Laojia Yilu |
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The Yilu routine presented here is documented and taught by Grand Master Zhu Tianci in his book " Original Chen taichiquan" Zheng Zhong Tai Ji Quan Practitioner is to learn to forego all external forces which is characteristics of sll external martial art, and work towards softness. Yilu is predominant by softness and is the characteristic of this routine. Practitioner also learn about the unique silk reeling skill
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