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Practical Method Sydney

澳洲悉尼實用拳法

A precise, hands-on approach to Chen Style Taijiquan

Practical Method uses clear movement rules, detailed correction and physical testing to develop structure, coordination and martial skill.

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What makes Practical Method different?

Precise

Movements are trained according to specific rules rather than simply copying their outward appearance.

Physical

Principles are tested through correction, resistance and partner work.

Progressive

Foundations, form and applications build on one another through a structured training system.

Practical Method

Practical Method is a system of Chen Style Taijiquan in which foundations, form and application are trained according to the same physical principles.

Training uses specific movement rules, repetition, correction and partner testing to develop increasingly precise control of the body.

The system preserves the teachings transmitted from Grandmaster Chen Fake through Grandmaster Hong Junsheng to Master Chen Zhonghua.

How would you like to train?

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In-person Classes

Sunday mornings · North Sydney

Regular Practical Method training covering foundations, forms, applications and partner work.

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Online Classes 

Tuesday evenings

Train remotely and access class replay videos.

A man practicing Chen Style Tai Jiquan in traditional martial arts attire on a wooden platform outdoors with plants on the sides and misty mountain background. There is text in Chinese and English promoting the 13th Sydney Workshop.
A man practicing Chen Style Tai Jiquan in traditional martial arts attire on a wooden platform outdoors with plants on the sides and misty mountain background. There is text in Chinese and English promoting the 13th Sydney Workshop.

Workshops

Intensive training with Master Chen Zhonghua

Master Chen has conducted regular Sydney workshops since 2012.

Chen Zhonghua & Brian Chung

About us

Master Chen Zhonghua, the International Standard Bearer of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, has been coming to Sydney, Australia to conduct regular workshops since 2012. Participants gather from different parts of Australia to learn from this master of Taiji.

Brian Chung 鍾百豪 is Master Chen Zhonghua's 256th disciple and has taught Practical Method in Sydney since 2018. His own training includes more than 20,000 repetitions of the Yilu form and continuing direct study with Master Chen. He has received numerous medals in various Taiji competitions in Australia & China.

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