This is the master that my Sifu Master Herbert Pong of Mililani, Hawaii revered and taught his 37 form. I never tire of watching Grand Master Cheng and learning from him, which I at least attempt to every time I watch him. And I never tire of watching him - so graceful, so fluid. He is truly beautiful to watch. My only regret is that I was not fortunate enough to take Taiji from him when he was he in the states - what a wonderful treat that must have been. And although he was not an American he should still be considered a national treasure for what he brought to the United States. What a fantastic remastered video. Mahalo nui loa and aloha…
Here is the secret how Cheng's performance differs from others. In many movements, his hands are "swung" to position, not "moved" to position. Of course, Cheng has to "move" hands to position often but he does it effortlessly. That means his is totally "song"(relaxed). He has very pure Jing which travels the path foot>hip>waist>hand, unblocked. Most people's Jing is blocked somewhere along the path. Never overlook the slight difference and that's why Cheng is so powerful. Cheng's movements totally comply with Chang San Feng's principles: "hands are not hands, every part of the body are hands". My teacher also taught me to "swing" hands but I don't think I can do it as well as Cheng. Most people including those "masters" on RUclips always "move" their hands to position. They also lay low in order to be looked good but their Jing is truncated. Now you have good eyes to tell the difference.
Refer to what Cheng says in his book about the coordination between 動 ("move") and 蕩 ("sweep/swoop/sway") when going from 履 ("roll back") to 擠 ("press").
CMC only accredited a movement from a swing, he says "momentum" for one posture ...white crane. The movement you describe as a swing is brought about from the internal path. The connection that is cultivated internally. External teachers may achieve it as a swing.
I should clarify my memory ...the transition from white crane to brush knee he described the arm movement as "momentum". Translation of his ...New Method of Taichi Chuan Self Cultivation.
@@eddienugent2135 I'm not sure if this note was in response to my 動 vs. 蕩 citation. I'm afraid I have only the Chinese original and not an English translation or exegesis, so I can't really pinpoint the citation you recall/reference. As a Chinese language teacher and a taiji practitioner, I've always been fascinated by how taiji concepts are rendered through language, as they do shape our individual experience.
Master Wm. Chen came to class one day in 1975 and told us Prof. Cheng has died and today's class is cancelled. At that time I didn't realize how great he was.
great thanks for sharing. I studied with Maggie Newman in NYC for 10 years . Maggie is one of the Professor's first Western students - mucho amor - I am now living in Mexico City - si quieren aprenderlo
I have been practicing Grandmaster Ch`eng Man-Ch`ing`s 37 posture Short Form for 45 years now and I am still intent on discovering Song ... among other things ...
Masters make it look simple or easy but what he is doing is pure beauty and joy in movement without accentuating the difficult. May be one day I will understand. Till then I must practice. Thanks you. This is excellent
@@taijiboz Great to see details in movements. For the form He actually cheats with the step a few times to to satisfy the camera,.... So the actually form is a little off, in some stepping parts, as he is filming himself. The quality of the footage however and the possibility to close study Proffesor Chengs movements is realy superb. Thanks.
I recently began practicing TCC with an instructor who studied for many years under Abraham Liu in San Diego. Six weeks in and I'm beginning to remember the first few movements up to 'embrace the tiger'. I'm also holding a couple positions for as long as possible and practicing arm movement in bow position. I feel like I'm getting stronger and better able to support myself on one leg. I have been watching this video daily in the morning and evening!
Abraham Liu was a good friend of mine (John Painter). He always emphasized doing Zhan zhuang (Standing) in each of the Taijiquan postures. It really increased the power. From John P. Painter
I am a recovering Silat and Escrima stylist learning internal Chinese martial arts. I recently decided to practice Tai Chi only. I don't feel right practicing anything else. I have been internal for 13 years, although I continued practicing hard styles until recently. Mike
WOW what a presentation and flow and so soft effortless THANKS this picture video best from the others thatw ere so poor This is what a Grand Master stage is Those who studied with him got gems and are so fortunate Once again THANKS for showing this
@John Lee ,great points of view , I believe not many T’ai chi practitioners understand SWING, I do. I studied with Steven Lanzarone and Leonard Antonucci whom was a student of the late Master Cheng man Ching. So I get it! Thx
CMC was “an inside and recognized disciples 入室弟子” by 3rd generation master Yang himself 楊澄甫, but his movements were different than other disciples, by adding his understanding of Taoist Theories - Following nature as ruled, which you can see commentaries in his books plus many dialogues with his master Yang. If you’re interested in his thoughts then you are required to read his books than just purely copying his movements. I learned traditional Yang’s Taiji boxing 85 forms in late 70 last century and learned 37 short forms from his disciples 2 years after his death , and had questions why CMC’s movements are in difference than others from the same master? If you are not loose your interest and practice, you will find answers and get benefits. May we all have happiness and health in life beneficial from Taiji!🙏
THIS IS MY SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU !!!! ,,,, YEAH I KNOW ,I AM REALLY A 6TH GENERATION BAD ASS THANKS TO THIS MAN !!!! RIGHT SIFU PAUL N. ?
☆☆☆Un point amusant. À noter dans cette vidéo que le professeur Cheng n'avait pas assez de place dans la piece et a été obligé de faire un pas de recul entre le coup de poing vers le bas et le brosser de genou vers l'est. ⛩🤗🧘♂️🧘♀️🤼♀️🎎
IMO, analysing Cheng's Tai Chi is pointless. What I see is, he doesn't care about conventions, rules, precision of movements and postures. He can do so, because his Tai Chi is way beyond these restrictions. His style is 100% personal. His postures are sloppy, because for him, it doesn't matter. They appear sloppy, not because he couldn't do them any better, but because he's internalised them to the highest degree. Trying to mimic his style would be just as pointless. We all have to try to arrive at the point where he is (was), by our own means.
This is the master that my Sifu Master Herbert Pong of Mililani, Hawaii revered and taught his 37 form. I never tire of watching Grand Master Cheng and learning from him, which I at least attempt to every time I watch him. And I never tire of watching him - so graceful, so fluid. He is truly beautiful to watch. My only regret is that I was not fortunate enough to take Taiji from him when he was he in the states - what a wonderful treat that must have been. And although he was not an American he should still be considered a national treasure for what he brought to the United States. What a fantastic remastered video. Mahalo nui loa and aloha…
Master of all masters
Thank you for complimenting Master Cheng. I feel his influence is actually greater than we are aware of.
Here is the secret how Cheng's performance differs from others. In many movements, his hands are "swung" to position, not "moved" to position. Of course, Cheng has to "move" hands to position often but he does it effortlessly. That means his is totally "song"(relaxed). He has very pure Jing which travels the path foot>hip>waist>hand, unblocked. Most people's Jing is blocked somewhere along the path. Never overlook the slight difference and that's why Cheng is so powerful. Cheng's movements totally comply with Chang San Feng's principles: "hands are not hands, every part of the body are hands". My teacher also taught me to "swing" hands but I don't think I can do it as well as Cheng. Most people including those "masters" on RUclips always "move" their hands to position. They also lay low in order to be looked good but their Jing is truncated. Now you have good eyes to tell the difference.
Thanks John Lee for this analysis!
Refer to what Cheng says in his book about the coordination between 動 ("move") and 蕩 ("sweep/swoop/sway") when going from 履 ("roll back") to 擠 ("press").
CMC only accredited a movement from a swing, he says "momentum" for one posture ...white crane.
The movement you describe as a swing is brought about from the internal path. The connection that is cultivated internally. External teachers may achieve it as a swing.
I should clarify my memory ...the transition from white crane to brush knee he described the arm movement as "momentum". Translation of his ...New Method of Taichi Chuan Self Cultivation.
@@eddienugent2135 I'm not sure if this note was in response to my 動 vs. 蕩 citation. I'm afraid I have only the Chinese original and not an English translation or exegesis, so I can't really pinpoint the citation you recall/reference. As a Chinese language teacher and a taiji practitioner, I've always been fascinated by how taiji concepts are rendered through language, as they do shape our individual experience.
His moves look remarkable, like a statue that has come to life. Beautiful. Grand Master Chen was absolutely remarkable ❤❤
Master Wm. Chen came to class one day in 1975 and told us Prof. Cheng has died and today's class is cancelled. At that time I didn't realize how great he was.
great thanks for sharing. I studied with Maggie Newman in NYC for 10 years . Maggie is one of the Professor's first Western students - mucho amor - I am now living in Mexico City - si quieren aprenderlo
I have been practicing Grandmaster Ch`eng Man-Ch`ing`s 37 posture Short Form for 45 years now and I am still intent on discovering Song ... among other things ...
Thank you for also listing the names of the moves! Love watching CMC; began learning his form in Oxford during late 1980’s / early 1990’s.
The initial name should be ZMC not CMC.
Masters make it look simple or easy but what he is doing is pure beauty and joy in movement without accentuating the difficult. May be one day I will understand. Till then I must practice. Thanks you. This is excellent
Makes it look so easy but it certainly is not; smooth flowing tai ji quan. wonderful.
Great video of CMC performance remastered, which is absolutely a guideline to beginners and advancers both. 🙏
Many thanks! This is "best in quality" video with CMC I have ever seen! Nice.
Glad you liked it!
@@taijiboz Great to see details in movements.
For the form He actually cheats with the step a few times to to satisfy the camera,.... So the actually form is a little off, in some stepping parts, as he is filming himself. The quality of the footage however and the possibility to close study Proffesor Chengs movements is realy superb. Thanks.
My gosh its just beautiful to watch him and the music is nice too,
Great remastered video. You can see how Cheng was soft, powerful and focused.
Thank you for posting this, the old black and white wasn't so clear on his movements. Mahalo!
Danke fürs Teilen - es ist großartig, das Sehen zu können!
Watching such a master is always such an impressive pleasure; one that is not unlike viewing a river flowing.
I recently began practicing TCC with an instructor who studied for many years under Abraham Liu in San Diego. Six weeks in and I'm beginning to remember the first few movements up to 'embrace the tiger'. I'm also holding a couple positions for as long as possible and practicing arm movement in bow position. I feel like I'm getting stronger and better able to support myself on one leg. I have been watching this video daily in the morning and evening!
Abraham Liu was a good friend of mine (John Painter). He always emphasized doing Zhan zhuang (Standing) in each of the Taijiquan postures. It really increased the power.
From John P. Painter
AWESOME VIDEO 👍 Cheng Man Ching was my master ☺
I am a recovering Silat and Escrima stylist learning internal Chinese martial arts. I recently decided to practice Tai Chi only. I don't feel right practicing anything else. I have been internal for 13 years, although I continued practicing hard styles until recently. Mike
what do you mean recovering? what is wrong with external?
WOW what a presentation and flow and so soft effortless THANKS this picture video best from the others thatw ere so poor This is what a Grand Master stage is Those who studied with him got gems and are so fortunate Once again THANKS for showing this
Thx for sharing this colorized version 👂💯✊🏽☯️☯️🦍🐉
Awesome video of the Professor! Thanks more than I can say. Inspires!👍🏼❣️🙏🏽❣️👍🏼
@John Lee ,great points of view , I believe not many T’ai chi practitioners understand SWING, I do. I studied with Steven Lanzarone and Leonard Antonucci whom was a student of the late Master Cheng man Ching. So I get it! Thx
My father was a student of Lenny Antonucci, we still stay in touch with him
CMC was “an inside and recognized disciples 入室弟子” by 3rd generation master Yang himself 楊澄甫, but his movements were different than other disciples, by adding his understanding of Taoist Theories - Following nature as ruled, which you can see commentaries in his books plus many dialogues with his master Yang. If you’re interested in his thoughts then you are required to read his books than just purely copying his movements. I learned traditional Yang’s Taiji boxing 85 forms in late 70 last century and learned 37 short forms from his disciples 2 years after his death , and had questions why CMC’s movements are in difference than others from the same master? If you are not loose your interest and practice, you will find answers and get benefits. May we all have happiness and health in life beneficial from Taiji!🙏
Muy grande bravo me gusta mucho 👍 👏
The Professor rules.
Anyway this is amazing Tai Chi style of CMC ...
Gracias por compartir!!
Legendary master 👏🙏👍
Thanks a lot for this ..
Even the bug (toward the end) takes on some color.
THIS IS MY SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU'S , SIFU !!!! ,,,, YEAH I KNOW ,I AM REALLY A 6TH GENERATION BAD ASS THANKS TO THIS MAN !!!! RIGHT SIFU PAUL N. ?
鄭曼青 /郑曼青
Cheng Man Ching/ Zhèng Màn Qīng
(29 July 1902 - 26 March 1975)
☆☆☆Un point amusant. À noter dans cette vidéo que le professeur Cheng n'avait pas assez de place dans la piece et a été obligé de faire un pas de recul entre le coup de poing vers le bas et le brosser de genou vers l'est. ⛩🤗🧘♂️🧘♀️🤼♀️🎎
what's the music?? beautiful
Oui quelle est cette musique aussi bien adaptée à la forme et qui n’est pas chinoise mais en possède l’esprit 👍
How old the master must have been when this video was made ?
The music is a "little" better than the traditional ...
IMO, analysing Cheng's Tai Chi is pointless. What I see is, he doesn't care about conventions, rules, precision of movements and postures. He can do so, because his Tai Chi is way beyond these restrictions. His style is 100% personal. His postures are sloppy, because for him, it doesn't matter. They appear sloppy, not because he couldn't do them any better, but because he's internalised them to the highest degree. Trying to mimic his style would be just as pointless. We all have to try to arrive at the point where he is (was), by our own means.
有鄭師爺的太極劍嗎
你是說影片嗎？台灣一定有人在練，也許可以找中華民國太極拳總會之類的團體。YT應該也有影片吧？
☯️
Back ground music is not matching. Better you change with traditional chinese music. This background music maybe classic guitar....