Chun Yuen Quan
What is Chun Yuen Quan?
Chun Yuen Quan is a martial art skill that is particularly beneficial for health. With an emphasis on good posture, this skill is ideal for creating strong Qi and fitness as well as strengthening bones and muscles. Chun Yuen Quan also works on helping the body to be light and flexible which facilitates mobility and circulation. This skill can be practised either more gently or with a greater degree of challenge making it accessible to all, regardless of age or ability.
History
Master Wu Chun Yuen
Chun Yuen Quan originated from Northern Shaolin and was passed down through the Beijing Opera where it has retained many of its traditional elements. The Chinese Opera very often portray historical events, particularly those honouring famous generals so it was important that performers/actors had genuine martial art skill. Great Grandmaster Wu Chun Yuen, who taught Master Michael Tse, learned the skill from Master Wang Ping who trained the opera actors. In 2002 Master Tse changed the name from Northern Shaolin to Chun Yuen Quan in honour of his teacher.
What will I learn in class?
Like Qigong, students are guided through the Chun Yuen Quan syllabus at a manageable pace.
Students will first learn the Tse Qigong Centre warm-up exercises. These exercises warm-up the body in a systematic way by first working with the waist and kidney area then the joints in the lower and then upper part of the body. These exercises in their own right, offer students challenges and rewards as they become more accustomed to them, and experience improvement in strength, co-ordination and balance.
Students will first learn the Tse Qigong Centre warm-up exercises. These exercises warm-up the body in a systematic way by first working with the waist and kidney area then the joints in the lower and then upper part of the body. These exercises in their own right, offer students challenges and rewards as they become more accustomed to them, and experience improvement in strength, co-ordination and balance.
Xing Shou tuition with Master Tse
The first form in the syllabus to be taught is Xing Shou. Xing Shou which means "style hand", helps students to become familiar with the Chun Yuen Quan stance and hand positions. The form can be practised with varying degrees of challenge by incorporating quicker work and jumps. Another form called Da Bei Gong (Great Sadness Gong) works for co-ordination and fitness and it is particularly beneficial for the lungs.
Chun Yuen Quan also has a full range of weapon forms, including Wudang Sword, Damo Staff and Long Tassel Green Dragon Sword to name a few. The weapon forms offer a whole new dimension to fitness and co-ordination.
Chun Yuen Quan also has a full range of weapon forms, including Wudang Sword, Damo Staff and Long Tassel Green Dragon Sword to name a few. The weapon forms offer a whole new dimension to fitness and co-ordination.
Damo Staff Residential 2008, England
