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The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center is dedicated to providing Chen Style Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes to the Los Angeles area. It was founded by Master Qichen Guo. Currently, classes are held in Mar Vista and North Hollywood. In addition to traditional classroom style and private classes, seminars and flexible format courses/programs are offered to schools and businesses wishing to give their staff the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong training.

Master Qichen Guo is a specialist in traditional Chen Style Taijiquan. He brings together the training methods of four Chen Tai Chi grandmasters, experienced and compiled during his years of study in Henan, China. His teaching provides an emphasis on meditation and health, as well as a focus on combat and self-defense. Both programs to learn Tai Chi for Health or as a Martial Art are offered. And since his teachings come directly from the most renowned Grandmasters of Tai Chi in the world, those who study under him are in a unique position to receive the highest quality authentic and traditional Tai Chi training. This is in contrast to some martial arts schools or alternative health centers which teach Tai Chi in forms or styles that have been watered down, or where the connection to their traditional roots have been lost. Many people say they teach Tai Chi, but are lacking the knowledge of core Tai Chi principles. In order to grasp the full benefits of Tai Chi, whether for health or self-defense, the highest level principles must be learned and fully absorbed.

At the Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center, these traditional and crucial principles are not only given, but taught in a practical way to help practitioners shorten the training time needed to attain results. This modernizes the training, allowing students to obtain the best of the old and new.

FURTHER READING:

What is Chen Style Tai Chi?

Chen Style Tai Chi is the first style of Tai Chi to be created, in or around 1644 in Chen Village (Chenjiagou) located in Wenxian County, Henan Province, China. Legends indicate that other ancient forms of Tai Chi may have existed before then, but the oldest documented tradition is that of the Chen Family. If you choose to learn Tai Chi, there are many styles to choose from, however, all other styles currently in existence: Yang, Wu, Hao, Sun, et al. stem from the Chen style.

The benefits to studying Chen Style Tai Chi over another style are numerous. Since it is the original style, you will be studying the art in the purest, most traditional form available today. There are many forms of Tai Chi currently being taught that are very faro from the origins of the art. The forms and postures of Tai Chi created by the Chen masters were designed with specific purposes and reasons in mind, in order to provide the maximum health and martial benefit to its practicioners.

Qichen Guo Training in Chen Village

There are four contemporary grandmasters of Chen Style Taiji Quan that Master Qichen Guo has personally trained under. In chronological order, he has trained with:

  • Grand Master Chen Xiaowang
  • Grand Master Zhang Maozhen
  • Grand Master Chen Zhenglei
  • Grand Master Zhang Zijun

（3）About Master Qichen Guo


Qichen Guo

Master Guo is a twelfth-generation direct-lineage disciple of Chen Taijiquan. He has practiced Taijiquan for more than 50 years, and studied with renowned Chen-style Taijiquan grandmasters, including Chen Xiao-Wang, Chen Zheng-Lei, Zhang Mao-Zhen, and Zhang Zhi-Jun. He has repeatedly won gold medals in national and international Wushu tournaments in China. In America he won two gold medals in Chen Taijiquan “International Wushu-Kungfu Festival and Championships”, and “USA Wushu-Kungfu Federation National Championships.” He also attended many tournaments as a judge in America.

Interestingly enough, Master Guo comes from Wenxian City in Henan Province, China – the birthplace of Tai Chi. He graduated from Henan Normal University, was senior editor for Henan Youth Daily, and had his own Guangming Taichi Club for ten years. He also held Tai Chi coaching positions for governmental and private martial arts organizations. He has received numerous honors, such as national first-class Wushu practitioner, first-class coach and the rank of fifth-degree in Wushu. In 1998, Mr. Guo was given the title of Taiji Quan Master at the Yong-Nian International Taichichuan Congress. Yes, he’s official.

Chen Zhenglei, Zhang Zijun & Qichen Guo

In addition to teaching at the Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center, he also has been a professor at the Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles. He has demonstrated and lectured at many schools and universities:

  • Cal State University LA
  • Malee’s School of Taichi and Kung-Fu in Manchester, Connecticut
  • Capital District Tai Chi and Kung-Fu Association of New York in Albany, New York
  • Institute of Chinese Martial Arts in San Diego, California.

His teaching method emphasizes the fundamental principles and correct body mechanics for TaijiQuan. He continues to search for scientific and logical explanations for TaijiQuan’s principles and for ways to train more efficiently so that practitioners can shorten the time needed to attain a level of competence. His full understanding of the theory of Taijiquan, incorporation of theory and techniques, and methodology of teaching have been well received by students all over the world.

二、项目(project )

The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center offers Tai Chi instruction through programs taught in a traditional class format, as well as seminars and accelerated courses suitable for organizational training.

Classes

Tai Chi since its creation was taught as a martial art for self-defense, the practice of which resulted in numerous health benefits. These health benefits are due to its unique development of internal energy and its focus on balance within the body. Today many people are interested in learning Tai Chi for its health benefits alone, with no interest in its combative origins. We offer a program for such individuals, as well as teaching Tai Chi as a martial art in its original format. If you choose to learn Tai Chi as a martial art, you will still enjoy the many health benefits it has to offer.

Corporate and Company

Qichen Guo has crafted seminars and classes suitable for organizational training, most recently at Alhambra Hospital. He can teach the basics of internal energy fundamentals leading to stress relief and proper posture for your employees.

（1）健康太极

Tai Chi For Health

Tai Chi is an effective tool for the cultivation of mind-body balance and the development of internal energy. Its contemplative practices yield numerous health benefits in addition to providing a comprehensive stress management system. The strengthening of your internal structure helps you to deflect negative pressure and balance your mind, body and emotions.

The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center accomplishes these goals through a program consisting of internal energy fundamentals, qi gong and traditional forms. Qichen Guo has developed this comprehsive program in order to effectively teach these seemingly elusive concepts in a down to earth and easy to understand format. Below is our typical Tai Chi for Health program.

Internal Energy Fundamentals

  • Body Structure, Position ,Alignment, Connection and Balance.
  • Internal Frame and Skeletal Structure
  • Joint Flexibility
  • Dynamic Connectivity
  • Inner flow Balance
  • Sensitivity Training

Qi Gong

  • Qi Gong For Joint Flexibility
  • Qi Gong For Fat Loss
  • Sitting and Standing Meditation

Forms

Basic 8 Form

Basic 8 Form List

Commencing Form

  1. Curve Back Arms
  2. Brush Knee and Twist Step
  3. Part Wild Horses Manes
  4. Wave Hands Like Clouds
  5. Golden Cock Stands with One Leg
  6. Turn Body and Kick with Heel
  7. Grasp Sparrow’s Tail
  8. Cross Hands

Closing Form

Basic 16 Form List

  1. Commencing Form (qi shi)
  2. The wild horse parts its mane on both sides (zuo you ye ma fen zong)
  3. The white crane spreads its wings (bai he liang chi)
  4. Brush knee and twist step on both sides (zuo you lou xi ao bu)
  5. Forward, deflect downward, parry, and punch (jin bu ban lan chui)
  6. Apparent closing (ru feng shi bi)
  7. Single whip (dan bian)
  8. Hands strum the lute (shou hui pi pa)
  9. Step back and Curve back arms.(dao juan gong)
  10. Jade girl works at shuttles on both sides (zuo you yu nu chuan suo)
  11. Needle at sea bottom (hai di zhen)
  12. Flash the arm (shan tong bi)
  13. Wave hands like clouds (yun shou)
  14. Grasp the birds tail on both side (zou you lan que wei)
  15. Cross hands (shi zi shou)
  16. Closing form (shou shi)

The 24 step simplified form was created in 1956 by the Chinese Sports Commission. The forms movements are taken from the Yang style long form and, by cutting out the repetitions of sections, was shortened and made more accessible for all to learn. Despite the suppression of martial arts and chi kung during the cultural revolution (1966 to 1974), it has regained popularity and remains one of the most widely practiced forms of Tai Chi Chuan in the world today.

Basic 24 Form List

  1. Commencing Form (qi shi)
  2. The wild horse parts its mane on both sides (zuo you ye ma fen zong)
  3. The white crane spreads its wings (bai he liang chi)
  4. Brush knee and twist step on both sides (zuo you lou xi ao bu)
  5. Hands strum the lute (shou hui pi pa)
  6. Step back and whirl arms on both sides (zuo you dao juan hong)
  7. Grasp the birds tail on left side (zuo lan que wei)
  8. Grasp the birds tail on right side (you lan que wei)
  9. Single whip (dan bian)
  10. Wave hands like clouds (yun shou)
  11. Single whip (dan bian)
  12. High pat on horse (gao tan ma)
  13. Kick with right heel (you deng jiao)
  14. Strike opponents ears with both fists (shuang feng guan er)
  15. Turn and kick with left heel (zhuan shen zuo deng jiao)
  16. Push down and stand on one leg on left side (zuo xia shi du li)
  17. Push down and stand on one leg on right side (you xia shi du li)
  18. Jade girl works at shuttles on both sides (zuo you yu nu chuan suo)
  19. Needle at sea bottom (hai di zhen)
  20. Flash the arm (shan tong bi)
  21. Turn, deflect downward, parry, and punch (zhuan shen ban lan chui)
  22. Apparent closing (ru feng shi bi)
  23. Cross hands (shi zi shou)
  24. Closing form (shou shi)

Chen 18 Form List

  1. Commencing Form (qi shi)
  2. Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (jin gang dao dui)
  3. Lazily Arranging Clothes (lan zha yi)
  4. Six Closing and Four Sealing (liu feng si bi)
  5. Single Whip (dan bian)
  6. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (bai he liang chi)
  7. Walking Obliquely (xie xing)
  8. Three Steps Forward (shang san bu)
  9. Hidden Thrust Punch (yan shou hong quan)
  10. High Pat on Horse (gao tan ma)
  11. Kick With Heel (deng yi gen)
  12. Double Foot Stomp {shuang zhen jiao}
  13. Jade Girl Works at Shuttles (yu nu chuan suo)
  14. Wave Hands Like Clouds (yun shou)
  15. Turn Body and Lotus Kick (zhuan shen bai jiao)
  16. Cannon Right Overhead (dang tou pao)
  17. Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar (jin gang dao dui)
  18. Closing Form (shou shi)

Traditional Chen 76 Form (Lao Jia Yi Lu, Old Frame First Form) List

  1. Preparing form
  2. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  3. Lazily Tying Coat
  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  5. Single Whip ??
  6. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  7. White Crane Spreads Wings
  8. Walking Obliquely
  9. Wade Forward
  10. Three Steps Forward
  11. Walking Obliquely
  12. Wade Forward
  13. Three Steps Forward
  14. Hidden Thrust Punch
  15. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  16. Draping Over Body
  17. Blue Dragon Out of Water
  18. Push Both Hands
  19. Punch at Elbows Bottom
  20. Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides
  21. White Crane Spreads Wings
  22. Walking Obliquely
  23. Flash the back
  24. Hidden Thrust Punch
  25. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  26. Single Whip
  27. Wave Hands
  28. High Pat on Horse
  29. Rub with Right Foot
  30. Rub with Left Foot
  31. Kick with Left Heel
  32. Wade Forward with Twist Step on Both Sides
  33. Punch the Ground
  34. Turn Over Body and Double Raise Foot
  35. Cover Chest Punch
  36. Tornado Foot
  37. Kick with Right Heel
  38. Hidden Thrust Punch
  39. Small Catching and Hitting
  40. Cover Head and Push Mountain
  41. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  42. Single Whip
  43. Forward Trick
  44. Backward Trick
  45. Part Wild Horses Mane on Both Sides
  46. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  47. Single Whip
  48. Jade Girl Works at Shuttles
  49. Lazily Tying Coat
  50. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  51. Single Whip
  52. Wave Hands
  53. Shake Foot
  54. Stretch Down
  55. Stand on One Leg
  56. Step back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides 
  57. White Crane Spreads Wings
  58. Walking Obliquely
  59. Flash the back
  60. Hidden Thrust Punch
  61. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  62. Single Whip
  63. Wave Hands
  64. High Pat on Horse
  65. Cross Waving Lotus
  66. Punch the Crotch
  67. White Ape Presents Fruit
  68. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  69. Single Whip
  70. Dragon on the Ground
  71. Step Forward with Seven Stars
  72. Step Back and Mount Tiger
  73. Turn Body and Wave Double Lotus
  74. Cannon Right Overhead
  75. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  76. Closing Form！

（2）武功太极

Tai Chi as Martial Art

In its original form, Tai Chi is an effective and high level martial art. Its focus on internal energy development and the cultiviation of ting jin (listening energy) allows for the near instinctual delivery of whole body power while simultaneouly providing the ability to avoid your opponent’s attacks.

The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center accomplishes these goals through a program consisting of internal energy fundamentals, push hands and traditional forms. Qichen Guo has developed this comprehsive program in order to effectively teach these seemingly elusive concepts in a down to earth and easy to understand format. Below is our typical Tai Chi for Martial Art program.

If you would like to see a more detailed curriculum of our Martial Arts program, you can download this word file.

Internal Energy Fundamentals

  • Body Structure, Alignment, Connection, Balance and Position
  • Internal Frame and Skeletal Structure
  • Joint Flexibility
  • Dynamic Connectivity
  • Inner Balance
  • Sensitivity Training

First Level

New Frame First Form List

  1. Preparing form
  2. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  3. Lazily Tying Coat
  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  5. Single Whip
  6. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  7. White Crane Spreads Wings
  8. Walking Obliquely with Twist Step
  9. First Closing
  10. Wade Forward with Twist Step on Both Sides
  11. Walking Obliquely with Twist Step on Both Sides
  12. Second Closing
  13. Wade Forward with Twist Step on Both Sides
  14. Hidden Thrust Punch
  15. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  16. Draping Over Body
  17. Lean with Back
  18. Blue Dragon Out of Water
  19. Push Both Hands
  20. Change Palms Three Times
  21. Punch at Elbows Bottom
  22. Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides
  23. Step Back and Press Elbow
  24. Middle Winding
  25. White Crane Spreads Wings
  26. Walking Obliquely with Twist Step on Both Sides
  27. Flash the back
  28. Hidden Thrust Punch
  29. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  30. Single Whip
  31. Wave Hands
  32. High Pat on Horse
  33. Rub with Right Foot
  34. Rub with Left Foot
  35. Kick with Left Heel
  36. Wade Forward with Twist Step on Both Sides
  37. Punch the Ground
  38. Turn Over Body and Double Raise Foot
  39. Beasts Head Pose
  40. Tornado Foot
  41. Kick with Right Heel
  42. Hidden Thrust Punch
  43. Small Catching and Hitting
  44. Cover Head and Push Mountain
  45. Change Palms Three Times
  46. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  47. Single Whip
  48. Forward Trick
  49. Backward Trick
  50. Part Wild Horses Mane on Both Sides
  51. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  52. Single Whip
  53. Shake Both Feet
  54. Jade Girl Works at Shuttles
  55. Lazily Tying Coat
  56. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  57. Single Whip
  58. Wave Hands
  59. Shake Foot and Stretch Down
  60. Stand on One Leg on Both Sides
  61. Step back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides
  62. Middle Winding
  63. Step Back and Press Elbow
  64. White Crane Spreads Wings
  65. Walking Obliquely with Twist Step on Both Sides
  66. Flash the back
  67. Hidden Thrust Punch
  68. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  69. Single Whip
  70. Wave Hands
  71. High Pat on Horse
  72. Cross Waving Lotus
  73. Punch the Crotch
  74. White Ape Presents Fruit
  75. Six Sealing and Four Closing
  76. Single Whip
  77. Dragon on the Ground
  78. Step Forward with Seven Stars
  79. Step Back and Mount Tiger
  80. Turn Body and Wave Double Lotus
  81. Cannon Right Overhead
  82. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  83. Closing Form

Second Level

  • Forms Correction and Incorporation of Tai Chi Principles
  • Silk Reeling Energy
  • Five Methods of Push Hands
  • Chin Na (joint locking)
  • Takedowns

Third Level

Laojia Er Lu; Old Frame Second Form List

  1. preparing form
  2. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  3. lazy about tying coat
  4. six sealing and four closing
  5. single whip
  6. the fist of protecting heart
  7. twist step on both sides and waist obliquely
  8. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  9. the fist of protecting body
  10. Fist hit hips
  11. cut hand
  12. turn flowers out and brandish sleeves
  13. the fist of covering hand and arm
  14. jump a step and twist elbow
  15. wave hands (the former three times)
  16. the jade girl works at shuttles
  17. ride the animal in the reverse direction
  19. the fist of covering hand and arm
  20. Compress & Explode Outward left style
  21. beasts head pose
  22. splitting pose
  23. turn flowers out and brandish sleeves
  24. the fist of covering hand and arm
  25. tame the tiger
  26. the hitting of rubbing eyebrow makes red
  27. the yellow dragon stirs water three timesright style
  28. kick with left heel
  29. kick with right heel
  30. turn flowers out from the bottom of the sea
  31. the fist of covering hand and arm
  32. sweeping leg
  33. the fist of covering hand and arm
  34. dash leftward
  35. dash rightward
  36. the fist of covering hand and arm
  37. attack twice with forearm
  38. linking cannons
  39. the jade girl works at shuttles
  40. the cannon of turning head
  41. the jade girl works shuttles
  42. the cannon of turning head
  43. twist elbow
  44. smooth elbows
  45. Separate both elbows to hit
  46. the elbow of hitting heart
  47. the cannon out of bosom
  48. go straight with left palm into well
  49. plum blossoms scattered by the wind
  50. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  51. closing form

New Frame Second Form List

  1. preparing form
  2. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  3. lazy about tying coat
  4. six sealing and four closing
  5. single whip
  6. move and hinder with elbow
  7. the fist of protecting heart
  8. twist step on both sides and wail obliquely
  9. sing waist with elbow down
  10. go straight with left palm into well
  11. plum blossoms scattered by the wind
  12. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  13. the fist of protecting body
  14. the fist of putting fists aside before body
  15. cut hand
  16. turn flowers out and brandish sleeves
  17. the fist of covering hand and arm
  18. jump a step and twist elbow
  19. wave hands (the former three times)
  20. wave and cut both hands
  21. wave hands (the latter three times)
  22. high pat on horse
  23. cannons in series
  24. ride the animal in the reverse direction
  25. the white snake spits its tongue
  26. turn flowers out from the bottom of the sea
  27. the fist of covering hand and arm
  28. turn body with six closing
  29. Compress & Explode Outward left style
  30. Compress & Explode Outward right style
  31. beasts head pose
  32. splitting pose
  33. turn flowers out and brandish sleeves
  34. the fist of covering hand and arm
  35. tame the tiger
  36. the hitting of rubbing eyebrow makes red
  37. the yellow dragon stirs water three timesright style
  38. the yellow dragon stirs water three timesleft style
  39. kick with left heel
  40. kick with right heel
  41. turn flowers out from the bottom of the sea
  42. the fist of covering hand and arm
  43. sweeping leg
  44. the fist of covering hand and arm
  45. dash leftward
  46. dash rightward
  47. thrust reversely
  48. turn flowers out from the bottom of the sea
  49. the fist of covering hand and arm
  50. attack twice with forearm
  51. linking cannons
  52. the jade girl works at shuttles
  53. the cannon of turning head
  54. the jade girl works shuttles
  55. the cannon of turning head
  56. the fist of putting fists aside before body
  57. twist elbow
  58. smooth elbows
  59. Separate both elbows to hit
  60. the elbow of hitting heart
  61. the cannon out of bosom
  62. go straight with left palm into well
  63. plum blossoms scattered by the wind
  64. Buddhas warrior attendant pounds mortar
  65. closing form

（3）公司集体太极

Qichen Guo has crafted seminars and classes suitable for organizational training, most recently at Alhambra Hospital. He can teach the basics of internal energy fundamentals leading to stress relief and proper posture for your employees.

Corporate and Company

Qichen Guo can teach at your company in an easy-to-learn capacity for your employees.Benefits include stress relief and proper posture. Typical timeframes are either one month, a month and a half, or two months. Below is a sample program for a month program, most recently used at Alhambra Hospital:

Internal Energy Fundamentals

  • Body Structure, Alignment, Connection, Balance and Position
  • Internal Frame and Skeletal Structure
  • Joint Flexibility
  • Dynamic Connectivity
  • Inner Balance
  • Sensitivity Training

Forms

  • Basic 8 Form

The needs of every organization are clearly unique, and every program will be different. The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center is available for customized programs at your location to suit your organization’s specific needs. Please contact us for scheduling and availability so we can make the right program for you.