Applied TaiJiQuan

Chinese Boxing, Meditation and Yoga

Logo of 13 Dynamics Long Boxing
The logo of the Wudang Tai Chi Chuan Lineage School

YuanYi Thirteen Dynamics

LongBoxing

Applied TaiJiQuan


YuanYi  Thirteen Dynamics Long Boxing

Applied TaiJiQuan


I’ve been training in Chinese Martial Arts for over forty years and teaching for over thirty years. The core of what I train and teach is TaiJiQuan (Tai Chi Chuan) based upon the Practical Tai Chi School that was introduced to the UK by the late Sifu Dan Docherty. Dan was a student of Master Cheng Tin Hung in Hong Kong, Master Cheng founded the Wudang Tai Chi Chuan School. I was fortunate to be able to train with Dan directly for well over a decade. 


Reconstructing TaiJiQuan


For several years I’ve been researching the earliest written records of TaiJi and XingYi, it is very apparent in those writings that much of the training of the two traditions was very similar if not identical. In creating Thirteen Dynamics TaiJiQuan Long Boxing I’ve  combined aspects of early TaiJi training with some of the fundamental aspects of XingYi’s directness, quick footwork and body training. These aspects of training have largely been lost from modern TaiJi. 


You can see in the linked ‘Lineage Chart’ that there is a connection between TaiJi and XingYi via the YiQuan style that is derived from XingYi. I have combines this learning with extensive research of historical documents to create what I call Yuan Yi Thirteen Dynamics  Long Boxing (Shorthand - Applied TaiJiQuan). Thirteen Dynamics Long Boxing was a name used early in the evolution of TaiJiQuan. Thirteen Dynamics refers to the combination of eight body movements and five stepping techniques.


Self Defence


Most people study martial arts, at least in part to develop some skills and confidence in self defence. Please follow this link for a few comments and clarifications on this subject.


The Hong Kong Wudang Tai Chi School was famous for its effective Nei Gong (Internal Strength Training - body conditioning) and success in many open martial art competitions. Its focus on Nei Gong is held in common with XingYi and YiQuan schools, due, in part, to their shared heritage. 


In creating YuanYi Thirteen Dynamics I’ve reconstructed a training form that contains more martial detail and complex movements that were, over many years, removed to simplify study. Unfortunately this simplification meant the loss of important self defence techniques and strategies. 



Thirteen Dynamics TaiJI is a complex and rewarding area of study and includes a wide range of activities in a traditional curriculum including: push hands, martial application, Nei Gong, Yoga / meditation, and traditional weapons. Follow the link above for further information on Yoga, XingYiQuan and TaiJiQuan that sits at the root of my training.


Please note, I do not offer a class for young children. If you have a child under  fourteen with an interest in martial arts I strongly recommend Judo. Judo at most levels does not include kicks and punches, this makes it ideal for younger children whose emotional immaturity could result in unfortunate consequences if they should resort to kicking and punching, particularly in a modern school environment. A few other reasons that Judo is ideal is that it is a very hands on activity right from the start so its a great way to build confidence and burn up energy, additionally the British Judo Association has great coaches with a lot of experience in training young children. 





You can read a little more about DaoYin, XingYi here and TaiJi here.

Stephen Forde holding a spear,TaJiQuan, TaiJi, XingYi, Hsing I, Kung Fu spear, sword, self defence
Stephen Forde Holding a sword
Stephen Forde stnding next to Master Di Guoyong

Stephen Forde with Master Di Guoyong XingYi Teacher

Supplemental tai chi training
Shoulder strength-Hand Stand
Single Hand Stand
Speed Pad work
Speed Pad 2

Martial Arts training requires more than just forms, some of the additional training is shown here.

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