Practical Tai Chi Self-Defense engine

1. Introduction to the Practical Tai Chi Lineage The “Practical Tai Chi Chuan” system, as codified by Grandmaster Cheng Tin Hung, is an elite combat methodology rooted in the Wudang Mountain lineage of Zhang Sanfeng. Unlike purely aesthetic interpretations of the art, this system is a proven tactical framework. Cheng Tin Hung established his undisputed…

Traditional Rules of the Wudang Taiji disciples

1. Historical and Philosophical Context The art of Taiji originates within the Taoist gate, specifically preserved through the Wudang Neijia (Internal School) lineage. As a system designed for the dual cultivation of health and self-defense, its foundation rests upon the refinement of De (Virtue) and the practitioner’s moral character. Within the Wudang tradition, the transmission of these internal techniques…

Tai chi 119 form: TRAINING movement

MOVING WITH BALANCE, AGILITY, SPEED AND STABILITY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF HIGHER LEVEL MARTIAL ARTS In conjunction with the 48 combat drills (known in Chinese as San Shou), we also teach and practice their related movement exercises. These exercises are designed to help you gain mastery over all your combat movement patterns and build…

Eight forces and five directions

Real combat requires immediate instinctive responses to an almost limitless range of possible attacks and scenarios. We could be sitting on a bus, waking down a dark street, enjoying a beer at the bar or even resting in our own homes when the need to defend ourselves or others can arise. Spontaneity and responses that…

PUSHING HANDS: Grappling training（太極推手）

In our system, pushing hands (推手 – tui shou) acts as the essential bridge between the solo form and practical combat (free sparring). It trains the practitioner to physically understand Tai Chi’s core philosophy of yielding to the strong, borrowing force, and overcoming a larger opponent with minimal effort. The 5 Tactical Principles and 8 Energies The…

48 Combat development drills(太極散手）

EXERCISES FOR GAINING SKILLS AT ALL RANGES OF COMBAT Thirteen Dynamics basic combat training is based around 48 drills that each develop specific skills and abilities. By regularly practicing and developing your skill in these exercises, you develop a well rounded defence (footwork, evasion, diversions). You learn to execute a wide range of sweeping and…

Internal Strength training（太極內功）

INTERNAL STRENGTH EXERCISES BUILD AN EXTREMELY STRONG, POWERFUL AND COORDINATED BODY, WHILST DEVELOPING DEEP BREATHING AND MENTAL TRANQUILITY. Also known in Chinese as Neigong, internal strength training is an incredible daily practice students can use to build physical power and technique while enhancing all around vitality and wellbeing. The exercises have been passed down secretively…