Chen Tai Chi Xin Jia 1 陈氏太极拳新架一路

Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame First Routine is one of the oldest martial arts in China, originating from Chen Family Village in Henan Province. It was created by Chen Wangting, and later developed into the New Frame by Chen Fake, with its finalized routine by his son, Chen Zhaokui. The New Frame First Routine of Chen Style Tai Chi primarily uses the techniques of warding off, rolling back, pressing, and pushing, with the secondary techniques of plucking, rending, elbow striking, and shoulder striking. The movements are intended to be smooth and gentle, with an open and extended frame, a grounded and stable stepping pattern, and natural and upright body posture. Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame First Routine is a type of slow and gentle aerobic exercise, which has a unique movement style and sophisticated techniques for both defense and offense.

陈氏太极拳新架一路是中国太极拳中最古老的拳法之一，它起源于河南省陈家沟,由陈王庭所制，陈氏太极拳新架由陈发科在老架的基础上创编而成，其子陈照奎定型的套路。 陈氏太极拳新架一路以掤、捋、挤、按手法运用为主，以采、挒、肘、靠手法运用为辅，动作力求柔顺，拳架舒展大方，步法低沉稳重，手法之变，身法中正自然。陈氏太极拳新架一路是一种轻柔缓慢的有氧运动，由于它运动方式独特，并且有深奥的攻防攻击技巧。

New Frame Routine 1 (Xin Jia Yi Lu) consists of 84 postures and 831 movements, while New Frame Routine 2 (Xin Jia Er Lu) contains 71 postures and 471 movements, each with unique hitting, punching, kicking, and wrestling techniques. The application of each movement in fighting and fitness, as well as Qi application, is explained in detail, revealing the essence of this ancient fighting art.

As Walt Disney once said, "There is no magic in magic; it's all in the details." Details are essential in understanding and mastering the authenticity of Chen Style Tai Chi. The lineage of this martial art can be traced back to Chen Fake, who taught Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan in Beijing after moving from Chen Family Village in Henan province.

Although Chen Fake did not leave any written articles, "Chen Style Taijiquan," edited by Shen Jiazhen and Gu Liuxin and published by People's Sports Publishing House in December 1963, includes illustrations based on his posture photos. Chen Zhaokui, the third son of Chen Fake, trained many practitioners of Chen Style Tai Chi throughout China, including his son, Chen Yu, who currently teaches Chen Style Tai Chi around the world.

Ma Hong, Zhaokui's student, wrote "Chen Style Taijiquan Illustrations," a book with detailed documentation of New Frame Routine. By presenting this routine in detail and explaining it in English, David is determined to share his knowledge and help others decode the essence of this authentic fighting Tai Chi.