Welcome to CHEN TAIJI INTERNATIONAL

CTI is a worldwide organization dedicated to the study and teaching of traditional Chen style taijiquan.

CTI’s Chief Instructor, Dr. Bob Bacher, has been teaching taijiquan for more than 40 years.  He is a widely recognized authority on the history, theory, and training methods of traditional Chinese martial arts, and is fully committed to the study and teaching of Chen style taijiquan for health and self defense.

We offer the following methods of instruction for all ages, beginners and advanced:

1. ‣Private Training
   

2. ‣Classes, Workshops, & Retreats
   

3. ‣Taiji Vacations and Retreats in Costa Rica
   

4. ‣Chen Style Martial Art Camps
   

5. ‣Instructor Certification Program
   

6. ‣Hosting a CTI Event in your community
   

For inquiries regarding our training program please contact us

Our teaching methods are in direct lineage to Master Wang Xi’an, 19th generation lineage holder for Chen Family Taijiquan.

Below are some video clips of Master Wang Xi’an demonstrating Chen taiji:

Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine) Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9s42tTImY0

Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine) Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPYd7WS1v8c&NR=1

Laojia Erlu (Old Frame Second Routine) Paochui (Cannon Fist Form)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9TlY6lggNQ

Broadsword Form

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iibeHPY6yt0

Push Hands

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDXRjXEhLGY

7 year old student of Master Wang Xi'an demonstrating Chen Style Form (combined Old Frame and New Frame)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx5BOExBzNU

7 year old student of Master Wang demonstrates Guandao Form (long Handled Broadsword)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_yzKs-CXrI

Shensi, student of Master Wang Xi’an demonstrates San Shou Fajin Form (Fighting Explosive Power) in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hzWnAhxkw

Push Hands with Master Wang Xi’an