CTN Academy · Online Training
Curated Chen Taijiquan
Online Training
Structured long-term Chen Taijiquan practice with live classes, recordings, self-paced learning and personal guidance.
Subscriptions & eLearning
Compact
€25/Month
eLibrary self-learning videos - at least a 5% discount on other courses
live classes
You gain entry into our Chen Taijiquan eLibrary which includes foundational exercises, form practice, theory and more. You will get access to a structured curriculum including videos and texts. Plus you get at least a 5% discount on Nabil's live classes and in-person workshops.
Explorer
€55/Month
- live recordings
- eLibrary
- at least a 15% discount on other classes
- 1 weekly class
Get access to our Chen Taijiquan eLibrary with its structured contents and participate in one of our live classes with Nabil or Ryan. Receive a 15% discount on all other of Nabil's live classes and discounts for all his in-person workshops.
Committed
€80/Month
- live recordings of your booked classes
- eLibrary
- 15% discount
- all weekly classes included
Access to our Chen Taijiquan eLibrary plus you can participate in the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday live classes. The Monday is about individual practice, on Tuesdays Nabil goes through the whole form in about 18 months, on Wednesdays Ryan teaches a regular class tailored to U.S. time zones. Receive at least a 15% discount on all other of Nabil's live classes and in-person workshops.
When is this something for you?
This program is intentionally not designed for everyone.
If you enjoy physical and mental training, want to study a deep and complex body method and have an affinity to martial arts, this can be a powerful long-term practice.
If you are mainly looking for relaxation, casual wellness or need a lot of external motivation from a coach, this might not be the right format. There are many excellent teachers for that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a super elitist sort of guy — I just love to teach in a way so that our focus can be on the deep and complex art of Taijiquan.
Live Recordings
Many of our live classes include recordings of the sessions so students can revisit corrections, explanations and exercises in their own time. We are currently expanding this archive continuously.
Excerpt from a live class
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eLibrary
In addition to the live classes we also offer a structured self-paced learning environment. This allows students from different time zones and life situations to train more independently.
Structured Curriculum
Progressive learning with detailed explanations, body method training and foundational principles.
Self-Paced Learning
Train independent of time zones and working hours.
Community Interaction
Upload videos, ask questions and exchange ideas with other practitioners.
We intentionally do not want the platform to become anonymous, as this is neither beneficial for teacher nor student. Real development in Taijiquan benefits from communication, exchange and mutual support.
The eLibrary is still under continuous expansion and refinement. The goal is to build a substantial long-term learning environment around the Chen-Style Taijiquan curriculum.
What students say
“Training under Nabil has been an eye opening experience with all his attention to detail and intent. My practice has changed for the better while studying under him. The amount I’ve learned in one year is mind boggling at this point.”
“It is great to see that a traditional style is taught in a way where you can clearly see the improvement. Lots of basics, lots of form details — I’m really grateful for the online program.”
“Thank you SO much for the incredible work with the eLibrary and theory classes. It’s unbelievably great. I wish I would have had access to this 15 years ago.”
“Training Taiji online with Nabil has been highly rewarding and enriching. The art is deep, nuanced and methodical, making my progress through online teaching even more impressive. The use of modern online tools still feels akin to how arts were traditionally passed on.”
“Nabil是一位很好的太極拳老師！我在柏林短暫停留的期間去上了他的課， 他的講解深入淺出，從不擺架子，而且打得非常的好！ 我在台灣看過不少人打太極，Nabil絕對是高手， 我很慶幸能由他引領我初探太極拳！”
Inside the Online Program
Introduction to the curated e-learning program
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Example from an eLibrary segment
International Training & Community
A short glimpse into workshops, teaching and practice within the CTNAcademy community.
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Weekly Classes
Subscribers of the "Explorer" and "Committed" subscriptions get access to one weekly live class dedicated specifically to the online learning program.
The Monday class is more interactive and individual in character, focusing on concepts, questions and training development.
The "Committed" subscription also includes a Tuesday class (18:45 CET) featuring a long-term progression through the first form (Yilu) over roughly 18 months.
Online Coaching 1:1
This coaching format is designed for dedicated practitioners, instructors and advanced students who want more direct and individual guidance over a limited period of time.
The idea is to make online teaching as organic and substantial as possible and to support serious long-term practice.
→ Find more information about online Taiji coaching.
Questions or personal contact?
If you want to know more about the subscriptions, online learning or the general training approach, feel free to get in touch.
Community & Lineage
Rooted in tradition. Practiced in the present.
International community:
As a network dedicated to long-term study, practice and transmission, the Chen Style Taijiquan Network (CTND) brings together practitioners, instructors, and schools who share a commitment to ongoing practice and development.
Rather than being defined by hierarchy, the network is based on exchange, mentorship, and long-term learning within a living tradition.
Training is rooted in a direct Chen-Clan Taijiquan family tradition and shaped through cooperation, respect, and continuous refinement.
Lineage
Chen Fake · Chen Zhaokui · Chen Yu
Transmitted through the teaching of Nabil Ranné, a direct student of Chen Yu, and further developed through ongoing instruction, practice and exchange within the CTND community.