The Taijiquan Treatise: Decoding the Canon In the literature of Taijiquan, one work is universally regarded as the “Canon.” Attributed to Wang Zongyue during the Qing Dynasty, the Taijiquan Treatise is prized for its precise theory and concise language. Yet, for many, the text remains a locked door. The Problem of Ambiguity While the Treatise…

The Lesson of the Black Tiger Springs Deep in the valley of the Black Tiger Springs in Jinan, the roar of the water echoes off the surrounding stone walls. Hong Junsheng practiced there daily on an elevated stone terrace—a high point within the valley’s floor. One afternoon, his training was interrupted by a young man…

Chen Fa-ke was the youngest son of his father, Chen Yan-Xi, and was born late to older parents who had already lost family members. (Fa-ke is pronounced Fa Kuh) As a result he was a bit spoiled and pampered. As a boy his wish was to be a bureaucrat, not a martial artist. He did…

The Cradle of Taijiquan Chen Village (Chenjiagou) in Henan Province is the birthplace of Taijiquan. For generations, the Chen family guarded their martial art, teaching only within the clan. This secrecy wasn’t mere tradition—it was survival in a China where martial skill could mean the difference between life and death. The Unbroken Line The Chen…

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