The 83 movement Yilu form of the Chen Family style of Tai Chi Chuan is performed in this video by Tian Xiuchen (1917–1984). Tian Xiuchen was a student of Chen Fake, possibly the most famous of all the masters of Chen Tai Chi Chuan. Tian learned Tai Chi Chuan for 15 years from Chen Fake, and became one of his few disciples.

Watch: Tian Xiuchen Performs Chen Tai Chi – Part 1

Tian Xiuchen was very skillful in the art of Chen Family Tai Chi Chuan.  If an opponent was to apply force to any part of his body, Tian was able to redirect that force using the skills of softness and neutralization. Tian Xiuchen taught the Chen Family style of Tai Chi Chuan in Beijing. He taught many students, carrying on the traditions that he learned from Chen Fake! One of the things that Tian Xiuchen will be remembered for is creating the Chen 36 Movement Tai Chi Form which is widely practiced by thousands today.

Below is a DVD of the Chen 36 Movement Form by Dr. Paul Lam

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