{"product_id":"chen-family-lineages-art-of-faxing-chen-9798860677555","title":"Chen Family Lineage's Art of Taijiquan: Chen Style Small Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eChen Style Taijiquan, a martial art with roots in Chenjiagou village, Henan Province, has evolved over centuries into various styles and frames. This translation focuses on the \"Small Frame\" (Xiao Jia), a traditional practice method within the Chen Style system, as elucidated by Chen Ziming, a disciple of Chen Xin.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat You'll Discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/b\u003e: Learn about the origins of Chen Style Taijiquan, created by Chen Wangting, and how it has evolved over three centuries into different styles, including Yang, Wu, and Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to \"Small Frame\"\u003c\/b\u003e: Understand the philosophy and techniques that make \"Small Frame\" unique, from reducing large circles to small ones to the concept of \"no circles,\" the pinnacle of the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Insights\u003c\/b\u003e: Dive deep into the intricacies of \"Small Frame,\" including Body Method (Shen Fa), Hand Techniques (Shou Fa), Footwork (Bu Fa), and Strength Method (Jin Fa).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Practitioners\u003c\/b\u003e: Get to know the contemporary torchbearers of \"Small Frame,\" such as Chen Kezhong and Chen Boxiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Bible of Martial Arts\"\u003c\/b\u003e: Explore references from Chen Xin's \"Illustrated Explanation to Chen Family Taijiquan,\" considered the definitive guide to Chen Style Taijiquan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhy This Translation Matters: \u003cp\u003eThis translation aims to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to Taijiquan, this work offers a comprehensive look into the \"Small Frame\" of Chen Style Taijiquan, a method that remains relatively unknown yet profoundly influential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Faxing Chen, Ziming Chen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8860677556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798860677555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.37d","brand":"Faxing Chen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44311082238207,"sku":"9798860677555","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_24b148dc-695f-40b1-9c02-25bc257403f9.jpg?v=1695720982","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chen-family-lineages-art-of-faxing-chen-9798860677555","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}