Chen Style Taiji Quan Old Frame (Laojia) 2nd Routine

This is the #2 routine of the Chen style T’ai Chi: the much less frequently seen, Canon Fist, or Pao Chui.. It emphasizes hardness with softness at the core. Movements in Cannon Fist are sometimes fast, powerful with strong stomps. This Old Frame Cannon Fist is more conservative in its “envelope“ than New Frame style. Chen plays both Cannon Fists with aplomb. 1. Basic Requirements and Methods 2. Coaching Routines in Sections 3. Demonstration of Chen Style Canon Fist 4. Demonstration of Chen Style Fist Routines If you’re interested in seeing Chen T’ai Chi’s power then this is the right set. Cannon Fist is famous as a Fa Ching (Power Issuing) exercise and should really be studied by someone who has become pretty familiar with the first set, Lao Jia.