Tai Chi Immersive with Master JianFeng Chen

Due to the overwhelming response to Master Chen’s workshops, we are excited to offer an additional training day on Monday 19th October. The morning session will be devoted to the complete Beijing 24 Form, with the afternoon focusing on the 42 International Form, providing participants with further opportunity to learn directly from Master Chen. See below for the details.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to train with Master Chen, founder of Dao Universe. Experience Tai Chi through clear instruction, practical application, and internal work.

Program Overview

This immersive program is designed as a progressive pathway, with each session building naturally on the previous one, while still offering valuable learning experiences as standalone classes.

• Friday Morning: Partner work – sensitivity and application

• Saturday: Internal cultivation → external expression

• Sunday: Core mechanics → integrated form

• Monday: Principles into Practice

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Tai Chi principles across health, movement, and martial contexts, with clear connections between styles and practices.

Dates and Times:

• Friday 16th October 9:30am - 1:30pm

• Saturday 17th October 9:30am - 4:30pm

• Sunday 18th October 9:30am - 4:30pm

• Monday 19th October 9:30am - 4:30pm

Attend the full 4-day program, or choose individual days

Venue: The Studio, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington

Bookings: Now open or email Jenny for more information. Please note: payment is not required at the time of booking.

Program Highlights

Friday 16th October (9:30am - 1:30pm) Push Hands: Sensitivity & Application
Explore the foundations of partner work:

• Develop listening energy and responsiveness

• Understand connection and timing

• Work with Peng, Lü, Ji, An

• Apply Tai Chi principles through guided partner exercises

Saturday 17th October (9:30am - 4:30pm) From Internal Cultivation to External Expression

Morning: Ba Duan Jin (Qigong)
Internal energy development

• Tai Chi cleansing practices

• Posture and alignment

• Chinese medicine & pressure points in movement

Afternoon: 24 Form (Yang Style)

• Tai Chi walking and flow

• Yin/Yang principles in motion

• Refining transitions (three connections)

• Introduction to martial applications

Sunday 18th October (9:30am - 4:30pm) From Core Mechanics to Integrated Form

Morning: Chen Fundamentals

• Silk reeling (spiral energy from the dantian)

• Yin/Yang circles and continuity

• Rooting, stability, and coordinated footwork

• Fundamentals applied to 18 Chen Style Form

Afternoon: 42 International Form (or 42 Competition Form)

• Integrating principles within a structured form

• Working with energy changes through transitions

• Refining flow, coordination, and intent

Please note that it is not necessary for participants to be familiar with Chen Style or the 42 Competition Form, as Master Chen will guide students progressively through the material in a clear and accessible way. Practitioners from all Tai Chi backgrounds are welcome and will benefit from the experience.

Monday 19th October (9:30am - 4:30pm) Principles in Practice

Morning Session: Beijing 24 Form Development

Refining the Foundations

• Improving posture, alignment and body mechanics

• Developing balance, stability and weight transfer

• Understanding transitions and continuity of movement

• Refining timing, coordination and flow

• Exploring the principles that underpin each movement

• Common challenges and practical solutions

Afternoon Session: 42 Form Development

Refining Complexity and Expression

• Understanding the unique characteristics of the 42 Form

• Integrating principles from multiple Tai Chi styles

• Refining technique, structure and precision

• Improving transitions, rhythm and expression

• Exploring selected movement applications and intent

• Developing confidence in more challenging sequences

Suitable For

• Practitioners who already know all or part of the Beijing 24 Form and/or 42 Form

• Instructors and assistant instructors

• Demonstration and competition participants

• Anyone wishing to refine their understanding and performance of these forms

Key benefits of the weekend

• Build a stronger understanding of Tai Chi principles

• Connect internal work with external movement

• Explore both health and martial aspects of practice

• Learn practical ways to refine your form and awareness

About the program

Open to all dedicated students of Tai Chi.

Master Chen is a highly regarded Tai Chi and Wushu Master, known for his depth of skill, clear instruction, and generous approach to sharing traditional practice in a modern context.

This weekend offers a rare opportunity for students to learn directly from an international Master, gaining fresh insight into Tai Chi principles, form, and application while strengthening personal practice. His teaching is grounded in strong traditional foundations, supported by many years of experience working with students of all levels.

We look forward to hosting Master Chen and sharing a weekend of focused training, exploration, and connection with the Tai Chi community. It promises to be a memorable and enriching experience for all who attend.

Program Options & Pricing

(All prices include GST)

Friday Morning – Push Hands Focus $190
A shorter, focused session exploring Tai Chi applications through partner work, developing sensitivity, structure, and awareness.
Saturday or Sunday or Monday $300
Full-day training exploring form and principles through practical, hands-on work. Each day offers a different focus while contributing to the overall program. Monday will focus on the complete Beijing 24 and 42 International form.
Click here to book Monday only Click here to join the wait list for Saturday Click here to join the wait list for Sunday
Friday + One Full Day $450
Combine partner work with a full day of training for a more complete experience.
Weekend – Saturday & Sunday $550
Two full days of progressive training, experiencing concepts through practical application and guided practice.
3-day Intensive – Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Best Value)
Experience the full program as it unfolds across the three days.
$650