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Welcome
Welcome to Southern Nevada Chen Style Taijiquan in Las Vegas,
Nevada. My name is Stephen Gale. On this home page I will provide
an introduction to Chen Style Taijiquan and hope that it encourages you to explore this internal martial art. Taijiquan
can be experienced on many different levels. Whether you are interested in improvement of your health or martial intent, Chen
Style Taijiquan can be a life long practice that can never be exhausted.
What is Chen Style Taijiquan?
What is Chen Style Taijiquan? It is a Chinese internal martial art noted
for its fluid, flowing and coiling explosive movements. Taiji means 'Grand Ultimate'. Quan means fist. Therefore, in literal
terms it means, 'Grand Ultimate Fist'. There has been scholarly debate for years concerning its origins, but Chen
Wang Ting (1600 - 1680) is commonly given credit for its creation. It still continues to be practiced within the Chen
Family in Chenjiagou village (Henan, China ).
Grand Ultimate
In practice, taijiquan or 'Grand Ultimate' uses Yi (mind) to
separate yin and yang from the condition of wuji (emptiness or no form). The state
of emptiness is the precondition to begin form practice. It has also been said that the meaning of taiji is contained within
the 'The Song of Taiji "which states, "no shape, no shadow, body transparent and empty...The stage of forgetting self and
entering into the Wuji state where you began."
I encourage interested
students to inquire and experience first hand, the truth in the art of Chen Style Taijiquan. Most essential is
a competent teacher who understands taijiquan principles and fundamentals so that you can explore the depths of this superlative
art.
Learn and enjoy the health benefits of this superlative 'Stillness in
motion... Motion in stillness' martial art form.
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