Chen Huixian to Teach Taiji Workshop in Madison Wisconsin Aug. 24-26 2018
July 26, 2018
It is always good news when Master Chen Huixian holds a workshop in the area. Madison, Wisconsin is only about a 2 1/2 hour drive from the Quad Cities, so I plan to attend her workshop on August 24, 25 & 26, 2018.
She will teach the final two sections of Laojia Yilu on Friday night, then will teach Laojia Erlu (Cannon Fist) on Saturday and the first half of Sunday. Then Sunday afternoon will be devoted to push hands.
I have studied with Chen Xiaowang, Chen Xiaoxing, Chen Bing, Chen Zigiang and Ren Guangyi.
I respect them very much, but I have walked away from Huixian's workshops with better corrections and more insights that really make me feel as if I have taken a step forward. I have practiced Cannon Fist for 12 years, but I look forward to getting more information on some of the movements from her perspective.
I hope you will join me at this workshop. Huixian is the niece of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. She grew up in the Chen Village. Her uncles also include Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing. Let's talk about a heritage, okay?
It doesn't get better than this. She lives in the Kansas City area (Overland Park, Kansas) with her husband, Michael Chritton, who is also an outstanding teacher himself.
There is an "Early Bird Special" if you register before Aug. 1st.
Here is the link to read more about the workshop and to register.
If you live within driving distance of Madison and you study any style of Taiji, you are crazy to miss this. The workshops are physically demanding, like any good, traditional martial arts class should be, but because of her sense of humor, there is also laughter. It is an enjoyable and satisfying experience.
The workshop is hosted by Patrick Rogne, of Ancient Root Taijiquan in Madison.
I am a Wu Style practioner for 10+ years. Would that be an issue if I were to attend all classes?
Posted by: Peter Beswerchij | July 26, 2018 at 02:01 PM
Peter, if a member of the Wu family came to the area, I would attend. I feel the same about members of the Yang family. To be honest, I don't do my forms the way Chen Huixian does them, necessarily. Until now, I have followed Chen Xiaowang's way. But what I come away with are sometimes different ways of doing a particular movement, or, more importantly, deeper insight into some of the body mechanics and taiji principles. It doesn't matter what style you practice. Her workshops, and her generous way of teaching, stand apart from other Chen family members that I have studied with.
Posted by: Ken Gullette | July 26, 2018 at 02:12 PM