Chen Style Taijiquan Applications: Some basic entries, qinnas, and take downs

These are some basic entries, qinnas, and take downs that we practice at the American Chen Style Taijiquan Martial Arts Association (ACMAA). These are not sparring sessions, so the students are obviously not resisting and are very compliant. We are only showcasing different possibilities to simple attacks that are inherent to our system. This is a demonstration, not a fight. Safety is a primary concern and I don’t want to unnecessarily harm any of the participants. As time goes on however we will showc