Chen Taijiquan, Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu: Bibliography, Links, List, Information

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"No school of Chinese martial arts is as well known and popular as Taijiquan. It is suitable for both the young and the old, not only because Taijiquan possesses special features of stretching, flexing the joints, softly twining, exercising both the inside and the outside, dispelling diseases and prolonging life, but it is also the martial art that best reflects Chinese traditional philosophy. More and more people from other countries, especially those interested in Chinese culture, are beginning to practice Taijiquan. Taijiquan is becoming popular all over the world. Because of this, Taijiquan has no national boundary and is beyond the category of culture, and belongs to people everywhere."
- Fan Chun-Lei and A. Frank Shiery, Traditional Chen Style Taijiquan.

Old Frame (Lao Jia), First Routine (Yi Lu)
Chen Family Taijiquan Laojia Yilu
Bibliography, Links, Resources

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Ancient-Respected Chen-Style Taiji Quan, Routine 1 of Old Frame. Demonstration and instruction by Master Chen Qing Zhou. 3 instructional DVDs. Each DVD is 60 minutes long. ISBN: 7887212545. Published by People's Sports Video Publishing House, Chinese WuShu Series. Subtitle Language Options: Chinese, English, Spanish, and French. "Born in 1933, Chen Qing Zhou became the student of Chen Zhao-Pei. After practicing and teaching for over 20 years in Liberation Cemetery, he added the New Frame of Chen Zhao Kui (Chen Fa ke's son) to his repertoire. However, on further consideration he rejected the New Frame from his teachings. Chen Qing Zhou has been head coach of the Chen Family Taijiquan Research and Training Centers as well as vice-secretary general of the Wen Xian International Annual Conference on Taijiquan. Chen Qing Zhou is a true martial artist and has made many sacrifices to preserve true Tai Chi information: hence the name Zun Gu . He has been named one of the top dozen Tai Chi players in China."

Chen Shi Taijiquan Gong Fu Jia Lao Jia Yi Lu Quan (75): List of Movement Names. Chen Family Taijiquan Gong Fu Frame Old Frame First Form
As taught to Jin Taiyang (Kris Brenner) in Chenjiagou, Wenxian, Henan Province China.

Chen Style Old Form VRTaiChi website. Tai Chi Living Book online 71 lessons on the Old Form which include photographs, written instructions, and video clips. Many good notes and comments on the key concepts of Taiji. The website was developed by Chen style Master Paul Wen-Pei Chou, San Francisco, a student of Grandmaster Pan Wing Chow. Videotapes and CD products.

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan - Old Frame, First Routine: Bibliography, Links, Resources, Notes, List or Movements

Chen Style Tai Chi Old Frame Routine One. Demonstration and instruction by Master Jesse Tsao. 2 instructional DVDs or VHS videotapes, 60 minutes each DVD. "The original Chen style Tai Chi is the oldest style practiced today and is widely acknowledged to be the ancestor of all other styles. It is characterized by whole-body twining, coiling movements, and occasionally explosive releases of power. It is an ancient form which fully encompasses the Tai Chi principles – from stillness via soft relaxed movements to fast & dynamic applications, which can be performed vigorously or gently according to the condition of one’s body. This DVD video teaches the Old Frame Routine One posture by posture in both front view and back view with review and explanations by Master Tsao. There are also self-healing and self-defense applications explained throughout the teaching." Produced by Tai Chi Healthways, San Diego, California. Master Tsao told me that "Yes, my DVD on the Old Frame First Routine was based on Chen Zhenglei's teaching. He has come to me [in San Diego] for the last five years." Complete demonstration on Tape 2, rear view, 11:03 minutes, by Jesse Tsao.

Chen Style Taijiquan. Compiled by Zhaohua Publishing House. Hong Kong, Hai Feng Publishing Co. and Zhaohua Publishing House, 1984. 227 pages. ISBN: 9622380166. Overview, profiles of teachers, review of 38 movement form, and a very informative review of attack and defense using Chen style movements.

Chen Style Taijiquan Laojia - Old Frame. Demonstration and instruction by Master Chen Ziaowang. 2 instructional VHS videocassettes. "Laojia
(old frame ) is the older of the two main long forms of the Chen Style of Taijiquan. This the form which Yang Luchan learned from Chen Changxing and which he later adapted to make the Yang style of Taijiquan. Here the 75 movements of Laojia are demonstrated in great detail. The form is divided into its four sections; each movement of each section shown separately from front, back, left and right, then each section is shown as a unity. Together with Master Chen's video demonstration Chan Si Gong, this video is designed to be a learning tool to help deepen and refine your practice by examining and copying the movements."

Chen Style Taijiquan, Old Frame First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu. By Michael P. Garofalo. 130Kb. February 2008. Detailed bibliography of books, media, and articles. Extensive selection of Internet links. List of movement names in English, Chinese characters, Chinese Pinyin, French, German, and Spanish; and citations for sources of the movement names. Detailed list of videos available online. Extensive notes on the author's learning the Old Frame, First Routine, Lao Jia Yi Lu. Record of performance time of this form by many masters. Breakdown by sections, with separate lists for each section. General information, history, and quotations.

Chen Style Taiji Quan Old Frame I. Explained and demonstrated by Master Chen Zenglei. DVD Video, 2 DVDs, color, 188 minutes, 2005. Includes narration in simple Chinese, traditional Chinese, and English. The traditional 74 movement form in 6 parts. The DVD includes detailed coaching by Master Chen Zenglei on every movement in the form, and lectures on basic movements, requirements of the form, basic techniques, a demonstration of the entire form, and a demonstration of 18 essential forms. Translated by Xu Hailiang. The English narration is very good. Excellent photography. Distributed by Guangxhou Beauty Culture Communication Co.. ISRC: CN-M23-96-302-00/V.G8. Distributor: China Books. VCD productions. An excellent resources for learning the Laojia Yilu. Use this DVD in conjunction with Chen Zenglei's book "Chen Style Taijiquan, Sword and Broadsword." VCD Format: "The Chen style taiji quan falls into two categories - the old and new frames. The old frame was created by Chen Wangting himself. It had five routines which were also known as the 13-move boxing. Chen Wangting also developed a long-style boxing routine of 108 moves and a cannon boxing routine. It was then handed down to Chen Changxing and Chen Youben, boxers in the Chenjia Valley who were all proficient at the old frame. The present-day Chen style boxing boasts of the old routine, the cannon routine and the new routine. The Chen style taiji boxing is the oldest form, all the other styles of taiji quan having derived from it either directly or indirectly." VCD Format. Full demonstration, 13:46 minutes, on Tape 2, Part V., Essential 18 Movement Chen Style Boxing, Routine 1.

Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword. By Chen Zenglei. Translated by Zhang XinHu, Chen Bin, Xu Hailiang, and Gregory Bissell. Tai Chi Centre, 2003. 367 pages. ISBN: 7534823218. This book is in English. Detailed descriptions, with photographs, of the first form, sword form and broadsword form. An excellent companion to Chen Zenglei's instructional DVDs, with English narration. MGC. Review by Herbert O. Rich: "This is the first translated volume of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei's three-volume set entitled "A Compendium of Taiji Boxing and Weapons". Chen Zhenglei is famed as a 19th generation Grandmaster of traditional Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). He is known to Taijiquan enthusiasts the world over for his skill and ability in teaching. This book is a detailed instruction manual for the basic set (or form) of the Laojia ("old frame") Chen style, as well as the single broadsword and straight sword forms. Profusely illustrated, it describes basic theory, physical requirements, postural movements, Qi circulation, and self defense applications for each of the postures of the form." [Chen Zenglei 2003]

Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing. By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books, 2002. Index, charts, 224 pages. ISBN: 1556433778. Provides an excellent introduction to Chen style Taijiquan history and legends, outlines the major forms, discusses the philosophy and foundations of the art, and gives very good information on training methods, push hands, and weapons. Very well written, highly informative, and a unique contribution to the field. Essential reading for all learning the Chen style of Tai Chi Chuan. The Hand Forms (Taolu) are described on pp. 110-141. [Sim & Gaffney 2002]

Chen Style Taijiquan Videotapes. Distributed by Wayfarer Publications. Useful annotations about videotapes for sale. Videotapes featuring: Chen Zhonghua, Cheng Jin Cai, Jiang Jian-ye, Paul Lam, Wang Lijun, Chen Peishan, Peter Wu, Ren Guang Yi, George Xu.

Chen Taijiquan: Lao Jia Yi Lu and Straight Sword. Demonstration and instruction by Master Ren GuangYi. Music and narration by Lou Reed. "Captured in high-definition (HD) in New York's Central Park, each form is presented from multiple angles. Each form is also shown in FlipperVision, a slideshow comprised of nearly 2,000 photos by famed photographer Martin von Hasselberg, so you may carefully study each of Master Ren's postures in detail." A YMAA production. 90 minutes, color. ISBN: :1594390819. Instructional DVD. 2006. Ren GuangYi's Website.

The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice. By Wong Kiew Kit. Shaftesbury, Dorset, Element, 1996. Index, bibliography, 316 pages. ISBN: 1852307927. (Wong 1996)

Five Levels of Skill in Chen Taijiquan. By Chen Xiao Wang, translated by Tan Lee-Peng.

"The Illustrated Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan." By Chen Xin. English Version, translated by Alex Goldstein. Maroubra, Australia, INBI Matrix Pty Ltd, 2007. ISBN: 5986870085. Shanghai Bookstore, 1986, in Chinese. First published in Chinese in 1932. Sometimes referred to as the "Bible of Chen Taijiquan." "The Illustrated Canon of Chen Taijiquan" is widely regarded as the first ever and most authoritative written record of Chen family Taijiquan techniques and philosophies. Written over 12 years from 1908 to 1919 in four volumes, this comprehensive compendium reveals valuable information on the applications of Taiji postures, practice guidelines for beginners and even secrets from generations of Chen family practitioners." "Provided a detailed breakdown of the Old Frame first series from and the purpose of its various movements, dividing the form into thirteen distinct sections." (Sim & Gaffney 2002). Sample of text from all 4 volumes. Written by Chen Xin (Chen Pin San), Wen County, Henan Province. "At this time mention must also be made of the first in-depth book ever written on Chen style. It was written by a 16th generation family member Chen Xin 陳鑫 (Ch’en Hsin, 1849-1929) called "Taijiquan Illustrated" 太極拳圖說 and proved very popular but was not actually published until 1932, well after Chen Xin's death." - Wikipedia

New Definitions of the 8 Basic Techniques. By Zhenbo Sun. T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 31, No. 5, October, 2007, pp. 45 - 48. Discussion of the 8 energies (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao, Ji) as found in King Kong Pounds Mortar #2 movement of Chen Taijiquan Old Frame First Routine.

Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan. By Mark Chen. Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2004. Appendices, notes, bibliography, 246 pages. ISBN: 155643488X. The form presented in this book is in the lineage of Chen Qing Zhou, nineteenth-generation successor and disciple of Zehn Zhao Pei. [Mark Chen 2004] Chen Qing Zhou has produced a complete set of intructional DVDs for all of the hand and weapons forms in the Chen Style of Taijiquan. The detailed description by Mark Chen of the Chen Taijiquan Old Frame, First Form, with accompanying photographs is found on pages 91-180.

Standard Simplified Taijiquan 24 Form. Yang Style, 24 movements, created in 1956. Bibliography, links, resources; list of the 24 movement names in English, Chinese, French, German and Spanish, with citations for movement names; detailed descriptions of each movement with line illustrations; quotes, notes, performance times, online videos, sections for learning, and tips for learning. Peking (Bejing) orthodox short 24 form T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Research by Michael P. Garofalo. 145Kb HTML file. Published by Green Way Research, Valley Spirit Taijiquan, Red Bluff, California: Webpage URL: http://www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/short.htm.

Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power. By Yang Yang with Scott A. Grubish. Champaign, Illinois, Zhenwu Publications, Center for Taiji Studies, 2005. Bibliography, index, notes, glossary, 219 pages. ISBN: 0974099007.

The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan: Way to Rejuvenation. By Jou, Tsung Hwa. Edited by Shoshana Shapiro. Warwick, New York, Tai Chi Foundation, 1980. 263 pages. First Edition. MGC. ISBN: 0804813574. An excellent comprehensive textbook. A Third Edition is now available. Master Jou was very knowledgeable about Chen Taijiquan, and recommended that you learn Chen Taijiquan first. A significant portion of this book is about the Chen Taijiquan. The First and Second Form movements are listed and illustrated on pp. 11-41. Silk Reeling is covered on pp. 148-158. This was a landmark book - the first comprehensive textbook on Taijiquan in the English language. Master Jou was a very influential teacher and workshop organizer on the East Coast of the USA. [Jou Tsung Hwa 1980]

Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi, Lao Jiya Yi Lou. Instruction by Jiang Jian-ye. VHS or DVD, 2 parts, 120 minutes each. "The Chen style's first routine, or old style, is taught. The first routine emphasizes silk reeling, fast and slow and hard and soft movements. The teaching is step-by-step following a demonstration. Each movement is repeated multiple times and shown with multiple views. There are reviews of segments. At the end, the form is shown front and rear." Distributed by Wayfarer.

Chen Shi Laojia Taijiquan Yilu - Bowen Guo 10:33 min, UTube. Bowen Guo, from Davis, California, is a student of Chen Qingzhou.

Xu, George. Master of Chen Style, qigong, and weapons forms. San Francisco, CA. He leads workshops, retreats, and produces high quality videotapes. Susan Matthews/George Xu

List of Movements
Chen Taijiquan Laojia Yilu
First Form, Old Frame, Chen Taijiquan
Movements 1-74

1. Beginning Posture of Taijiquan (Taiji Qi Shi)

Beginning Posture of Taijiquan (Taiji Qi Shi)    [Chen Zenglei 2003]
Beginning of Taijiquan (Taiji Chu Shi)    [Mark Chen 2004]
Beginning of Tai-Chi    [Jou Tsung Hwa 1980]
Preparing Form (Taiji Qi Shi) [Sim & Gaffney 2002]
Preparing Form [Zhaohua 1984]
Preparing Stance (Yu Bei Shi)
Beginning Posture of Taijiquan [Mike Garofalo 2008]
Maintien Commençant de Taijiquan [French]
Anfangenlage von Taijiquan [German]
Postura que comienza de Taijiquan [Spanish]
预备式 : Yu Bei Shi [Chinese Characters & Pinyin]

Pounding the Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Chen Zenglei]
Diamond King Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Mark Chen]
King-Kong Nailed Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds with Pestle (Jin-gang Dao Dui) [Chen Xin 1932, 2007]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar [Zhaohua]
Pounding the Mortar [Mike Garofalo]
Martèlement du Mortier
Zerstoßen des Mörsers
Golpear el Mortero
金刚捣碓 : Jin Gang Dao Dui

Lazily Tying One's Coat (Lan Zha Yi) [Chen Zenglei]
Lazily Tucking Clothes (Lan Zha Yi) [Mark Chen]
Grasp Sparrow's Tail [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Lazily Tying Coat (Lan Zha Yi) [Sim & Gaffney]
Holding One Lap Pull of the Robe (Lan Zha Yi) [Chen Xin]
Lazy About Tying Coat [Zhaohua]
Lazily Tying One's Coat [Mike Garofalo]
Attacher Paresseux Son Manteau
Irgendjemandes Mantel Faul Binden
Perezoso Atar Su Capa
懒扎衣 : Lan Zha Yi

Sealing Six Avenues of Attack and Closing Four Sides (Liu Feng Si Bi)    [Chen Zenglei]
Six Sealing, Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi) [Mark Chen]
40% Open and 60% Closed [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Six Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi) [Sim & Gaffney]
Six Sealing and Four Closing [Zhaohua]
Six Sealing and Four Closing [Mike Garofalo]
Six Scellant et Fermeture Quatre
Sechs Versiegelnd und Vier Schließend
Seises que Sellan y Cuatro que se Cierran
六封四闭 : Liu Feng Si Bi

Single Whip (Dan Bian) [Chen Zenglei]
Single Whip (Dan Bian) [Mark Chen]
Single Whip [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Single Whip (Dan Bian) [Sim & Gaffney]
Single Whip (Dan Bian) [Chen Xin]
Single Whip [Zhaohua]
Single Whip [Mike Garofalo]
Choisissez Le Fouet
Single Peitsche
Escoja El Azote
单鞭 : Dan Bian

Pounding the Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Chen Zenglei]
Diamond King Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Mark Chen]
King-Kong Nailed Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds with Pestle (Jin-gang Dao Dui) [Chen Xin]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar [Zhaohua]
Pounding the Mortar [Mike Garofalo]
Martèlement du Mortier
Zerstoßen des Mörsers
Golpear el Mortero
金刚捣碓 : Jin Gang Dao Dui

White Goose Spreading Its Wings (Bai E Liang Chi) [Chen Zenglei]
White Goose Spreads Wings (Bai E Liang Chi) [Mark Chen]
White Crane Spreads Wings [Jou Tsung Hwa]
White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Bai He Liang Che) [Sim & Gaffney]
White Goose Reveals Its Wings (Bai E Liang Chi) [Chen Xin]
The White Crane Spreads Its Wings [Zhaohua]
White Crane Spreads Its Wings [Mike Garofalo]
La Grue Blanche Répand Ses Ailes
Weißer Kran Verbreitet Seine Flügel
La Grúa Blanca Separa Sus Alas
白鵝亮翅 : Bai E Liang Chi

Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing) [Chen Zenglei]
Oblique Posture (Xie Xing) [Mark Chen]
Kick Forward and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Walking Obliquely (Xie Xing) [Sim & Gaffney]
Walking Obliquely and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
Slanted Walking [Mike Garofalo]
Marche Inclinée
Schräg Gelegenes Gehen
El Caminar Inclinado
斜行 : Xie Xing

Holding Up the Knee (Lou Xi) [Chen Zenglei]
Embrace Knee (Lou Xi) [Mark Chen]
Brushing Knees (Lou Xi) [Sim & Gaffney]
Brush Knee [Mike Garofalo]
Genou De Brosse
Bürste Knie
Rodilla Del Cepillo
搂膝 : Lou Xi

Stepping to Both Sides (Ao Bu) [Chen Zenglei]
Twist Steps (Ao Bu) [Mark Chen]
Side Walk and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Stepping Three Steps (Shan San Bu) [Sim & Gaffney]
Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lou Xi Ao-bu) [Chen Xin]
Wade Forward and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
Stepping to Both Sides [Mike Garofalo]
Progression Aux Deux Côtés
Treten Zu Beiden Seiten
El Caminar a Ambos Lados
拗步 : Ao Bu

Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing) [Chen Zenglei]
Oblique Posture (Xie Xing) [Mark Chen]
Kick Forward and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Walking Obliquely (Xie Xing) [Sim & Gaffney]
Walking Obliquely and Twist Step (Xie-xing Ao-bu) [Chen Xin]
Walking Obliquely and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
Slanted Walking [Mike Garofalo]
Marche Inclinée
Schräg Gelegenes Gehen
El Caminar Inclinado
斜行 : Xie Xing

Holding Up the Knee (Lou Xi) [Chen Zenglei]
Embrace Knee (Lou Xi) [Mark Chen]
Brushing Knees (Lou Xi) [Sim & Gaffney]
搂膝拗步 : (Lou Xi Niu Bu) : Brush Knee and Twist Step
Brush Knee [Mike Garofalo]
Genou De Brosse
Bürste Knie
Rodilla Del Cepillo
搂膝 : Lou Xi

Stepping to Both Sides (Ao Bu) [Chen Zenglei]
Twist Steps (Ao Bu) [Mark Chen]
Side Walk and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Stepping Three Steps (Shan San Bu) [Sim & Gaffney]
Lower Stance in Front of Chamber and Twist Step (Qian Tang Ao-bu) [Chen Xin]
Wade Forward and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
Stepping to Both Sides [Mike Garofalo]
Progression Aux Deux Côtés
Treten Zu Beiden Seiten
El Caminar a Ambos Lados
拗步 : Ao Bu

Cover Fist and Punch (Yan Shou Gong Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Covered Hand Punch (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Mark Chen]
Hidden Hand Punch [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Hidden Thrust Punch and Whirling Upper Arms (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Screening Hand Strike with Hidden Forearm (Yan Shou Gong Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm [Zhaohua]
Covered Fist Punch [Mike Garofalo]
Poinçon Couvert De Poing
Bedeckter Faust-Durchschlag
Sacador Cubierto Del Puño
掩手肱拳 : Yan Shou Hong Quan

Pounding the Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Chen Zenglei]
Diamond King Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Mark Chen]
King-Kong Nailed Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds with Pestle (Jin-gang Dao Dui) [Chen Xin]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar [Zhaohua]
Pounding the Mortar [Mike Garofalo]
Martèlement du Mortier
Zerstoßen des Mörsers
Golpear el Mortero
金刚捣碓 : Jin Gang Dao Dui

Hit and Drape Fist Over Body (Pie Shen Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Angled Body Fist (Pie Shen Quan) [Mark Chen]
Chop Opponent with Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Flinging Body (Pie Sen Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Turn Body and Punch (Pi Shen Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Punch of Draping Over Body [Zhaohua]
Hit and Drape Fist Over Body [Mike Garofalo]
Frappez et Drapez le Poing Au-dessus du Corps
Schlagen Sie und Drapieren Sie Faust über Körper
Golpee y Cubra el Puño Sobre Cuerpo
撇身捶 : Pi Shen Chui : Fists Draping Over Body

Blue Dragon Flying Out of the Water (Qing Long Chu Shui) [Chen Zenglei]
Green Dragon Emerges from Water (Qing Long Chu Shui) [Mark Chen]
Blue Dragon Flies Up from Water [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Green Dragon Out of the Water (Qing Lung Chu Shui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Turn and Lean by Shoulder and Back (Bei She Kao) [Chen Xin]
The Blue Dragon Goes Out of Water [Zhaohua]
Green Dragon Emerges from the Water [Mike Garofalo]
Le Dragon Vert Émerge de L'eau
El Dragón Verde Emerge del Agua
Der Grüne Drache Taucht vom Wasser Auf
青龙出水 : Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water
青龍出水 : Green Dragon Emerges from the Water
绿色龙从水出来
青龙出水 : Qing Long Chu Shui

Pushing With Both Hands (Shuang Tui Shou) [Chen Zenglei]
Two-Handed Push (Shuang Tui Shou) [Mark Chen]
Push with Both Hands [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Double Pushing Hands (Shuang Tui Shou) [Sim & Gaffney]
Push with Both Hands [Zhaohua]
双推掌 : Shuang Dui Zhang : Double Push Palm

Fist Under Elbow (Zhou Di Kan Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Fist Under Elbow (Zhou Xia Kan Quan) [Mark Chen]
Fist Under Elbow [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Fist Beneath Elbow (Zhou Di Kan Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Fist Under Elbow (Zhou Di Kan Quan) [Chen Xin]
The Punch at Elbow's Bottom [Zhaohua]
肘底看拳 : Zou Di Kan Quan : Fist Under Elbow

Stepping Back and Whirling the Arms (Dao Juan Gong) [Chen Zenglei]
Step Back and Swing Arms (Dao Nian Hong) [Mark Chen]
Upper Arm Rolls [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Step Back and Whirl Arms (Dao Juan Hong) [Sim & Gaffney]
Step Back and Whirl Arms as a Coiling Silk Thread (Dao Juan Hong) [Chen Xin]
Step Back and Whirl the Arms on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
倒卷肱 : Dao Juan Hong : Step Back with Whirling Arms

Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing) [Chen Zenglei]
Oblique Posture (Xie Xing) [Mark Chen]
Side Walk and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Walking Obliquely (Xie Xing) [Sim & Gaffney]
Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lou-xi Ao-bu) [Chen Xin]
Walk Obliquely and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
斜行 : Xie Xing

Turning Back with Arms Twining (Shan Tong Bei) [Chen Zenglei]
Flash the Back (Shan Tong Bei) [Mark Chen]
Fan Through the Back [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Flash with Back (Shan Tong Bei) [Sim & Gaffney]
Fan Through the Back or Flash Arms Like a Fan (Shan Tong Bei) [Chen Xin]
Flash the Back [Zhaohua]
閃通背 : Shan Tong Bei

Cover Fist and Punch (Yan Shou Gong Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Covered Hand Punch (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Mark Chen]
Hidden Hand Punch [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Hidden Thrust Punch with Whirling Upper Arms (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Screen Hand and Punch (Yan Shou Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm [Zhaohua]
掩手肱拳 : Yan Shou Hong Quan

Sealing Six Avenues of Attack and Closing Four Sides (Liu Feng Si Bi) [Chen Zenglei]
Six Sealing, Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi) [Mark Chen]
60% Open and 40% Closed [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Six Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi) [Sim & Gaffney]
Six Sealing and Four Closing [Zhaohua]
六封四闭 : Liu Feng Si Bi

Rolling Hands Through the Clouds (Yun Shou) [Chen Zenglei]
Hand Technique (Yun Shou) [Mark Chen]
Waving Hands Like Clouds [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou) [Sim & Gaffney]
Wave Hands Like Clouds (Shang Yun Shou) [Chen Xin]
Wave Hands [Zhaohua]
雲手 v运手 : Yun Shou

Patting the Horse's Back (Gao Tan Ma) [Chen Zenglei]
High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Mark Chen]
High Pat on Horse [Jou Tsung Hwa]
High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Sim & Gaffney]
High Pat on the Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Chen Xin]
High Pat on Horse [Zhaohua]
高探马 : Gao Tan Ma

Slapping the Right Foot (You Ca Jiao) [Chen Zenglei]
Slap Right Foot (You Ca Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Rub Right Foot [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Brushing the Right Foot (You Pai Jiao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Rub with Right Foot (You Ca Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Rub with Right Foot [Zhaohua]
右擦脚 : You Ca Jiao

Slapping the Left Foot (Zuo Ca Jiao) [Chen Zenglei]
Slap Left Foot (Zuo Ca Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Rub Left Foot [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Brushing the Left Foot (Zuo Pai Jiao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Rub with Left Foot (Zou Ca Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Rub with Left Foot [Zhaohua]
左擦腳 : Zou Ca Jiao

Kicking with the Left Heel (Zuo Deng Yi Gen) [Chen Zenglei]
Left Heel Kick (Zuo Deng Yi Gen) [Mark Chen]
Turn Body and Kick [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Kick with the Left Heel (Zuo Deng Gen) [Sim & Gaffney]
Kick with Left Heel [Zhaohua]
左蹬跟 : Zuo Deng Gen

Walking Forward by Stepping to Both Sides (Qian Tang Ao Bu) [Chen Zenglei]
Advance Carefully with Twist Steps (Qian Tang Ao Bu) [Mark Chen]
Kick Forward and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Forward Twist Step (Qian Zang Ao Bu) [Sim & Gaffney]
Wade Forward and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
拗步 : Ao Bu

Punching Toward the Ground (Ji Di Chui) [Chen Zenglei]
Grasp and Hit (Shen Xian Yi Bao Zhua) [Mark Chen]
Hit Ground with Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Punch the Ground (Zhi Di Chui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Strike Down like Planting into the Ground (Xia Yan Shou) [Chen Xin]
The Punch of Hitting the Ground [Zhaohua]
擊地捶 : Ji Di Chui

Turning and Kicking Twice in the Air (Ti Er Qi) [Chen Zenglei]
Double Kick (Ti Er Qi) [Mark Chen]
Jump and Kick Twice [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Double Raise Kick (Ti Er Qi) [Sim & Gaffney]
Double Raise Kick (Er Qi Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Turn Over Body and Double Raise Foot [Zhaohua]
二起脚 : Er Qi Jiao : Double Kick

Protecting the Heart with the Fist (Hu Xin Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Protect the Heart Punch (Hu Xin Quan) [Mark Chen]
Animal Head Posture [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Protecting the Heart (Hu Xing Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Look at the Violent Beast (Shou Tou Shi) [Chen Xin]
Beast's Head Pose [Zhaohua]
护心拳 : Hu Xin Quan

Whirlwind Kick (Xuan Feng Jiao) [Chen Zenglei]
Tornado Kick (Xuan Feng Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Hurricane Kick [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Tornado Foot (Xuan Feng Jiao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Kick with Toe (Ti Yi Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Tornado Foot [Zhaohua]
旋风脚 : Xuan Feng Jiao

Kicking with the Right Heel (You Deng Yi Gen) [Chen Zenglei]
Right Heel Kick (You Deng Yi Gen) [Mark Chen]
Turn Body and Kick [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Kick with the Right Heel (You Deng Gen) [Sim & Gaffney]
Kick with Heel (Deng Yi Gen) [Chen Xin]
Kick with Right Heel [Zhaohua]
右蹬一根 : You Deng Yi Gen

Cover Fist and Punch (Yan Shou Gong Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Covered Hand Punch (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Mark Chen]
Hidden Hand Punch [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Hidden Thrust Punch and Whirling Upper Arms (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Screen Hand and Punch (Yan Shou Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm [Zhaohua]
掩手肱拳 : Yan Shou Hong Quan

Small Grab and Hit (Xiao Qin Da) [Chen Zenglei]
Small Catch and Hit (Xiao Qin Da) [Mark Chen]
Small Grasp and Hit [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Small Catch and Hit (Xiao Qin Da) [Sim & Gaffney]
Small Catch and Push (Xiao Qin Na) [Chen Xin]
Small Catching and Hitting [Zhaohua]
小擒打: Xiao Qin Da

Protecting the Head and Pushing the Mountain (Bao Tou Tui Shan) [Chen Zenglei]
Embrace Head, Push Mountain (Bao Tou Tui Shan) [Mark Chen]
Embrace Head and Push Mountain [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Embrace Head and Push Mountain (Bao Toh Tui Shan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Grasp Head and Push Mountain (Bao Tou Tui Shan) [Chen Xin]
Cover Head and Push Mountain [Zhaohua]
抱头推山 : Bao Tou Tui Shan

Forward Technique (Qian Zhao) [Chen Zenglei]
Forward Technique (Qian Zhao) [Mark Chen]
Front Posture [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Forward Trick (Qian Zhao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Roll Forward (Qian Zhao) [Chen Xin]
Forward Trick [Zhaohua]
前招 : Qian Zhao

Backward Technique (Hou Zhao) [Chen Zenglei]
Backward Technique (Hou Zhao) [Mark Chen]
Back Posture [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Backward Trick (Hou Zhao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Roll Backward (Hou Zhao) [Chen Xin]
Backward Trick [Zhaohua]
后招 : Hou Zhao

Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (Ye Ma Fen Zong) [Chen Zenglei]
Part the Mustang's Mane (Ye Ma Fen Zong) [Mark Chen]
Mustang Ruffling Its Mane [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (Ye Ma Feng Zhong) [Sim & Gaffney]
Wild Horse Shakes Its Mane (Ye Ma Feng Zhong) [Chen Xin]
Part the Wild Horse's Mane on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
野馬分鬃 : Ye Ma Fen Zong

Jade Maiden Working Her Loom (Yu Nu Chuan Suo) [Chen Zenglei]
Jade Maiden Works Shuttles (Yu Nu Chuan Suo) [Mark Chen]
Fair Lady Works at Shuttles [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Jade Girl Works Shuttles (Yu Nu Quan Shou) [Sim & Gaffney]
Fair Lady Works the Shuttles (Yu Nu Chuan Suo) [Chen Xin]
The Jade Girl Works at Shuttles [Zhaohua]
玉女穿梭 : Yu Nu Quan Shou

Rolling Hands Through the Clouds (Yun Shou) [Chen Zenglei]
Hand Technique (Yun Shou) [Mark Chen]
Waving Hands Like Clouds [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou) [Sim & Gaffney]
Wave Hands Like Clouds (Zhong Yun Shou) [Chen Xin]
Wave Hands [Zhaohua]
雲手 v运手 : Yun Shou

Swing the Foot and Drop Down (Bai Jiao Die Cha) [Chen Zenglei]
Swing Foot (Bai Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Swing Leg and Cross Kick [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Shake Foot and Stretch Down (Bai Jiao Die Cha) [Sim & Gaffney]
Shake Foot (Bai Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Shake Foot and Stretch Down [Zhaohua]
擺腳跌叉 : Bai Jiao Die Cha

Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li) [Chen Zenglei]
Drop and Split (Die Cha) [Mark Chen] #54
Golden Rooster Stand on One Leg (Jin Zhi Du Li) [Mark Chen] #55
Golden Pheasant Stands on One Leg [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li) [Sim & Gaffney]
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li) [Chen Xin]
Stand on One Leg on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
金鸡独立 : Jin Ji Du Li

Stepping Back and Whirling the Arms (Dao Juan Gong) [Chen Zenglei]
Step Back and Swing Arms (Dao Nian Hong) [Mark Chen]
Upper Arm Rolls [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Step Back and Whirl Arms (Dao Juan Hong) [Sim & Gaffney]
Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
倒卷肱 : Dao Juan Hong

Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing) [Chen Zenglei]
Oblique Posture (Xie Xing) [Mark Chen]
Side Walk and Twist Step [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Walking Obliquely (Xie Xing) [Sim & Gaffney]
Brush Knees and Twist Step (Lou-xi Ao-bu) [Chen Xin]
Walk Obliquely and Twist Step on Both Sides [Zhaohua]
斜行 : Xie Xing

Cover Fist and Punch (Yan Shou Gong Quan) [Chen Zenglei]
Covered Hand Punch (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Mark Chen]
Hidden Hand Punch [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Hidden Trust Punch and Whirling Upper Arms (Yan Shou Hong Quan) [Sim & Gaffney]
Screen Hand and Punch (Yan Shou Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm [Zhaohua]
掩手肱拳 : Yan Shou Chui

Rolling Hands Through the Clouds (Yun Shou) [Chen Zenglei]
Hand Technique (Yun Shou) [Mark Chen]
Waving Hands Like Clouds [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou) [Sim & Gaffney]
Wave Hands Like Clouds (Xia Yun Shou) [Chen Xin]
Wave Hands [Zhaohua]
雲手 v运手 : Yun Shou

Patting the Horse's Back (Gao Tan Ma) [Chen Zenglei]
High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Mark Chen]
High Pat on Horse [Jou Tsung Hwa]
High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Sim & Gaffney]
High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma) [Chen Xin]
High Pat on Horse [Zhaohua]
高探马 : Gao Tan Ma

Reverse Sweep with Right Leg Crossing (Shi Zi Jiao) [Chen Zenglei]
Cross Foot (Shi Zi Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Cross Hands and Sweep Lotus with One Leg [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Crossed Foot Kick (Shi Zhi Jiao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Slap on Foot with Crossed Hand (Shi-zi Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Cross Waving Lotus [Zhaohua]
十字脚 : Shi Zi Ziao

Punch Toward the Crotch (Zhi Dang Chui) [Chen Zenglei]
Groin Punch (Zhi Dang Chui) [Mark Chen]
Punch Opponent's Groin [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Punch to Crotch (Zhi Dang Chui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Punch to Crotch (Zhi Dang Chui) [Chen Xin]
The Punch of Hitting Crotch [Zhaohua]
指裆捶 : Zhi Dang Chui

Ape Picking Fruit (Yuan Hou Tan Guo) [Chen Zenglei]
Monkey Picks Fruit (Yuan Hou Tan Guo) [Mark Chen]
White Ape Offers Fruits [Jou Tsung Hwa]
White Ape Presents Fruit (Bai Yuan Xian Guo) [Sim & Gaffney]
Green Dragon Out of Water (Qing Long Chu Shui) [Chen Xin]
The White Ape Presents Fruit [Zhaohua]
白猿献果 : Bai Yan Xian Guo

Dragon Rolling Downward (Que Di Long) [Chen Zenglei]
Dragon Hacks the Ground (Qie Di Long) [Mark Chen]
Sparrow Ground Dragon [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Ground Covered with Brocade (Pu Di Jin) [Chen Xin]
The Dragon on the Ground [Zhaohua]
雀地龙 : Pu Di Long : Dragon Sweeps Ground

Stepping Forward into Seven Stars Stance (Shang Bu Qi Xing) [Chen Zenglei]
Step Up, Make Seven Stars (Shang Bu Qi Xing) [Mark Chen]
Step Up to Form Seven Stars of the Dipper [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Stepping Forward with Seven Stars (Shang Bu Qi Xing) [Sim & Gaffney]
Step Up to Form Seven Stars of the Dipper (Shang-bu Qi Xing) [Chen Xin]
Step Forward with Seven Stars [Zhaohua]
上步七星 : Shang Bu Qi Xing

Stepping Backward into Riding Stance (Xia Bu Kua Gong) [Chen Zenglei]
Step Back, Open Arms (Xia Bu Kua Hong) [Mark Chen]
Step Back to Ride Tiger [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Step Back to Ride the Tiger (Xia Bu Kua Hu) [Sim & Gaffney]
Crouch Step to Stride Over the Tiger (Xia-bu Kua Hu) [Chen Xin]
Step Back and Mount the Tiger [Zhaohua]
下步跨虎 : Xia Bu Kua Hu

71. Turning Around and Sweeping with Both Legs (Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian)

Turning Around and Sweeping with Both Legs (Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian) [Chen Zenglei]
Swing Foot (Bai Jiao) [Mark Chen]
Turn Around and Sweep Lotus [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Turn Back and Wave Double Lotus (Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian) [Sim & Gaffney]
Shake Foot (Bai Jiao) [Chen Xin]
Turn Body and Double Wave Lotus [Zhaohua]
双摆莲 : Shuang Bai Jiao : Slap Foot

Cannon Right Overhead (Dang Tou Pao) [Chen Zenglei]
Head-on Cannon (Dang Men Pao) [Mark Chen]
Face Opponent Cannon [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Head-on Blow (Dang Tou Pao) [Sim & Gaffney]
Head-on Blow (Dang Tou Pao) [Chen Xin]
The Cannon Right Overhead [Zhaohua]
当头炮 : Dang Tou Pao

Pounding the Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Chen Zenglei]
Diamond King Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Mark Chen]
King-Kong Nailed Fist [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Dui) [Sim & Gaffney]
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar [Zhaohua]
Pounding the Mortar [Mike Garofalo]
Martèlement du Mortier
Zerstoßen des Mörsers
Golpear el Mortero
金刚捣碓 : Jin Gang Dao Dui

Closing Posture of Taijiquan (Shou Shi) [Chen Zenglei]
Closing Movement (Shou Shi) [Mark Chen]
Conclusion of Tai-Chi [Jou Tsung Hwa]
Closing Form (Taiji Shou Si) [Sim & Gaffney]
Closing Form [Zhaohua]
收式 : Shou Shi

Sources for Movement Names
Chen Style Taijiquan
Old Frame, First Form, Laojia Yilu

Jou Tsung Hwa 1980 The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan: Way to Rejuvenation. By Jou, Tsung Hwa. Tai Chi Foundation, 1980. Master Jou lists 83 movements of the Old Form, First Frame. He provides the name for each movement in both in English and Chinese characters.

Chen Xin 1932, 2007. "The Illustrated Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan." By Chen Xin. English Version, translated by Alex Goldstein. Maroubra, Australia, INBI Matrix Pty Ltd, 2007. ISBN: 5986870085. The Old Frame, First Form, is divided into 13 sections for discussion on pp. 225-230, 66 movements. Originally published in 1932. Noticeably absent is "Six Sealing, Four Closing." Other named movements include: Posture of Previous Implication, Well Balanced Single Whip, Look at the Violent Beast, Raise Lamp Toward the Heaven, Precious Pearl Rolled Back into Curtain, Ground Covered with Brocade.

Zhaohua 1984 Chen Style Taijiquan. Compiled by Zhaohua Publishing House. Hong Kong, Hai Feng Publishing Co. and Zhaohua Publishing House, 1984. 227 pages. ISBN: 9622380166. 83 movements in Series I.

Wong 1996 The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice. By Wong Kiew Kit. Shaftesbury, Dorset, Element, 1996.

Garofalo 2008 Chen Taijiquan Old Frame, First Form. By Michael P. Garofalo. Green Way Research, Valley Spirit Taijiquan, Red Bluff, California, 2008.

The Chen Old Frame First Routine is often divided into sections for teaching and learning. Chen Zenglei (2003) provided a list of 13 sections which, he said, was is based on the the 13 sections proposed by Chen Xin (2007, 1932):

Section	Movement Numbers
I	1 - 2
II	3 - 6
III	7 - 8
IV	9 - 11
V	12 - 15
VI	16 - 22
VII	23 - 26
VIII	27 - 42
IX	43 - 51
X	52 - 61
XI	62 - 67
XII	68 - 70
XIII	71 - 74

For my own learning purposes, I have divided the Chen Old Frame First Routine into 10 Sections:

Section	Movement Numbers
I	1 - 7
II	8 - 14
III	15 - 21
IV	22 - 28
V	29 - 35
VI	36 - 42
VII	43 - 50
VIII	51 - 58
IX	59 - 66
X	67 - 74

Performance Times for a Complete Performance Of the Chen Taijiquan Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame, First Form)
Time	Performer	Source

13:46	Chen Zenglei	DVD 2005, DVD #2, Part V., Essential 18 Movement Chen Style Boxing
9:18	Ren GuangYi	DVD 2006
	Chen Qing Zhou	DVD
11:03	Jesse Tsao	DVD 2004
	Jiang Jian-ye	DVD
9:36	Chen Xiaowang	Taiji - Chen Style, 2006, UTube Video.
9:44	Zhu Tiancai	Taiji - Chen Style, 2006, UTube.

Descriptions of Movements
Chen Taijiquan Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame, First Form)

Students of the Chen Taijiquan Old Frame First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu, have two excellent print publications which provide detailed descriptions of each of the 74 movements of this form:

Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword. By Chen Zenglei. Translated by Zhang XinHu, Chen Bin, Xu Hailiang, and Gregory Bissell. Tai Chi Centre, 2003. 367 pages. ISBN: 7534823218. This book is in English. Detailed descriptions, with photographs, of the first form, sword form and broadsword form. An excellent companion to Chen Zenglei's instructional DVDs, with English narration. Review by Herbert O. Rich: "This is the first translated volume of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei's three-volume set entitled "A Compendium of Taiji Boxing and Weapons". Chen Zhenglei is famed as a 19th generation Grandmaster of traditional Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). He is known to Taijiquan enthusiasts the world over for his skill and ability in teaching. This book is a detailed instruction manual for the basic set (or form) of the Laojia ("old frame") Chen style, as well as the single broadsword and straight sword forms. Profusely illustrated, it describes basic theory, physical requirements, postural movements, Qi circulation, and self defense applications for each of the postures of the form." [Chen Zenglei 2003] Another very good instructional DVD, by Jesse Tsao, Chen Style Tai Chi Old Frame Routine One, with English narration and detailed instructions, is based on the teaching of Chen Zenglei. The detailed description of each movement in Chen Taijiquan Old Frame, First Form, by Chen Zenglei, with accompanying photographs of Chen Zenglei, is found on pages 65-252.

Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan. By Mark Chen. Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2004. Appendices, notes, bibliography, 246 pages. ISBN: 155643488X. The form presented in this book is in the lineage of Chen Qing Zhou, nineteenth-generation successor and disciple of Zehn Zhao Pei. [Mark Chen 2004] Chen Qing Zhou has produced a complete set of instructional DVDs for all of the hand and weapons forms in the Chen Style of Taijiquan. The detailed description of each movement in the Chen Taijiquan Old Frame, First Form, by Mark Chen, with accompanying photographs of Mark Chen, is found on pages 91-180.

"Perhaps the best known Chen family teacher was 14th generation Chen Changxing (陈长兴 Chén Chángxīng, Ch'en Chang-hsing, 1771-1853). He further synthesized Chen Wangting's open fist training corpus into two routines that came to be known as "old frame" (老架) (lao jia). ... Chen family teaching remained hidden and was not officially "released" to the public until 1928." - Wikipedia

Since learning to correctly perform the Chen Taijiquan Old Frame First Form will take quite a long time, I have started a separate webpage where I will keep my notes on my learning process. I will also post these comments to my Cloud Hands Blog under the category Chen Laojia Yilu. I started making these notes on February 19, 2008.

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Research by Michael P. Garofalo

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Research by
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