Chen Taijiquan Video-Class - Free Trial
Description
Free Chen Taijiquan Video Trial
A first step into Chen Taijiquan.
Explore the beginning of Yilu and get a genuine introduction to the training method behind the movements — posture, structure, coordination, force and intention.
This free recorded trial is taught by Nabil Ranné and gives you an opportunity to experience how we approach Chen-Style Taijiquan before deciding whether you would like to continue training with us.
The material is accessible without previous Chen Taijiquan experience, but it is not a simplified beginner version of the art. You will encounter the same technical approach we use in our regular training — simply at a level you can explore at your own pace.
What will you train?
The Taijiquan sessions work with the opening movements of Yilu — the First Road of Chen-Style Taijiquan:
1. 預備式 yùbèishì
Preparation
2. 起式 qǐshì
Commencing Move
3. 金刚捣碓 jīngāng dǎoduì
Buddha’s Warrior Pounds Mortar
More than learning a sequence
The aim is not simply to memorize three movements. The trial gives you a first impression of how we actually train them.
- How to establish the body before movement begins
- How different areas of the body coordinate and connect
- How weight transfer and stepping relate to the upper body
- How positions develop into connected movement
- How force directions and intention gradually become part of the practice
The two Taijiquan sessions return to some of the same material. This is intentional. In Taijiquan, progress does not only mean learning more choreography. We repeatedly return to movements and refine their structure, coordination and function.
Structure first — then deeper layers
The movements are taught within the Chen Taijiquan tradition of Chen Fake, Chen Zhaokui and Chen Yu.
In the trial, you will get a first impression of two stages of training that I often use to organize the learning process:
Level 1 — Structure
Positions, body organization, basic requirements and learning how to perform the movement correctly.
Level 2 — Force & Intention
A first look at how the movements are driven, where forces are directed and what the movement is intended to do.
You do not need to understand all of this immediately. The structural design comes first. More detailed work with connections, force and intention can then gradually be added.
Choose your own starting point
Chen Taijiquan forms contain a lot of information. Some people enjoy going directly into that complexity; others prefer to explore the movement principles in a simpler setting first.
For that reason, the trial also includes an optional Qigong session. It gives you a less complex entry point with less choreography to remember, while still introducing qualities that are relevant to our Taijiquan training.
You can begin directly with the form, start with Qigong, or use both.
What's included?
Recorded classes exploring the beginning of Yilu from slightly different training perspectives.
A simpler starting point if you first want to concentrate on posture, movement and coordination.
A PDF notebook for training notes, observations and questions.
Practical suggestions for working with the recordings independently and at your own pace.
Who is this trial for?
You do not need previous experience to participate. If you are completely new, simply work with the basic positions and movements and leave the finer details for later.
If you already practice Taijiquan or another martial art, you may find more familiar territory in the work with body organization, whole-body connections, force directions — 劲 jìn — and intention — 意 yì.
What matters most is curiosity and a willingness to pay attention to detail.
How does it work?
The trial is completely free and gives you access to the material in the protected area of the CTN Academy.
- Click Book the free trial.
- Complete the free registration.
- Create your CTN Academy account or log in with an existing account.
- Return to the trial page while logged in to access the videos and workbook.
- Choose whether you want to begin directly with the form or start with the Qigong option.
After booking, you will receive your access information and two short follow-up emails to help you make use of the trial class and understand the available learning paths.
There is no need to rush through the material. Use the trial to get a feeling for both the training itself and the way we teach.
Ready to explore Chen Taijiquan?
Start with the opening movements of Yilu, explore the technical approach behind them and find out whether this way of training suits you.
Book the free trialFree registration · No previous Chen Taijiquan experience required
After registration: You will receive the information needed to access the trial, followed by two short emails with practical guidance and an overview of possible next steps.