384-Year-Old Ancient Stele of Chen Wangting’s Military Victory Discovered for the First Time
Editor’s Note: According to the report below, the ancient stele from 1641—384 years ago—is currently the “earliest, only, and physical stone inscription” serving as solid evidence of the origins of Chinese martial arts and Taijiquan. (Reposted from Jiaozuo Daily) “This ancient stele records Chen Wangting leading troops into battle and successfully defending his hometown. It […]
Master Chen Peiju Named a National-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage Successor!
Master Chen Peiju, a 12th-generation direct descendant of Chen-style Taijiquan and senior coach at the Wushu Sports Management Center of Henan Province, has been officially included in the list of National-Level Representative Inheritors of Intangible Cultural Heritage! This recognition not only pays the highest tribute to her more than forty years of dedicated transmission but […]
Master Chen Peishan: Sizheng Taijijian
Work on posture with the sword during the study of the Sizheng Taijijian form. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chen-Taijiquan
Master Chen Peishan: Chan Si Jin
Explanation by Master Chen Peishan on the fundamentals of spiral movement (silk reeling, chan si jin) during the ISCT 2024 (VII International Taijiquan Culture Festival) in Naples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chen-Taijiquan
ISCT 2024: A Five-Minute Video Summary
From April 25 to 29, the seventh edition of the ISCT International Taijiquan Culture Festival took place in Naples. Organized by the International Society of Chen Taijiquan (ISCT) and the Italian association Italy Chen Xiaojia. The ISCT Festival was led by Master Chen Peishan, chairman of the International Society of Chen Taijiquan (ISCT), who shares […]
Celebrating 15 Years of Taiji & Qi Gong Luxembourg
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Taiji & Qi Gong Luxembourg, a special “Porte Ouverte” (Open Lesson) event was held in Reckange-Mess. This celebration provided a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the depth and beauty of Chinese martial arts and to participate in introductory sessions. The event featured an impressive lineup of demonstrations, […]
ISCT 2024: Photo & Video
During the 7th ISCT Taijiquan Culture Festival, daily updates featuring selected photos and videos will be shared on this page. Photos and videos courtesy of Marco Monteriso. ISCT 2024 Extras Jin Gang Dao Dui: Postural work Fa Li Tuishou & Application Moving Logo ISCT 2024 Day Four (April 28th, 2024) ISCT 2024 Day Three (April […]
Annual Taijiquan tournament in Japan
The annual Taijiquan event in Japan proved to be a spectacular success, showcasing the skill and dedication of practitioners from various age groups. This year, the individual performance section, categorized by age, saw remarkable achievements from our members, who secured prestigious awards for their outstanding demonstrations. In the competitive individual performance category, Mr. Shinobu Kita […]
6th Edition – Fuse and conciliate with Taijiquan in harmony
The VI International Online Workshop, led by Master Chen Peishan, took place on October 29th. This workshop was organized by ISCT in collaboration with the Japanese Chen Family Taijiquan Association. Many students from Japan, China, and Europe connected to follow the insightful theoretical lesson on the transition from Wuji to Taiji, on the connection between […]
ISCT Online Taiji Culture Festival
An ISCT initiative brought, recently, together its members — the U.S.A., Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, France, China and Japan — in a creative effort that transcended boundaries and unveiled the beauty of cultural diversity and shared practices. The outcome was a collection of 5-7 short films, each offering a glimpse into the culture and the history […]
