Ok, so Lama P'ai Sifu brought up the point that Chen Man-Ching taught Tai=Chi wrong. I am really interested in hearing the reasons for this.
Of course this will bring up lots of cool heated debates, which is always fun as well as informative, so let's do it. Let's keep it mature, and simply not make any personal remarks
(especially from you stupid, immature, doodies! )
ok, I will start. I am guessing, but Chen Man-Ching changed the postures and created his short form. His postures were more upright as well as having a smaller frame. I am under the impression that he did this as a result of his fighting experiences. Wu-style also has similar postures and frame.
His shortened form was a teaching aid and he did this as he felt that there were too many repeated postures in the form, so by eliminating them and concentrating on key moves, he could give the student the foundation. Many of his students learned the long form later, as well as gim, broadsword,and spear.
He was a peerless fighter and his student, William CC Chen was ranked a top lightweight full contact champion in Taiwan. Chen went on to produce full contact fighters of his own, his son , or grandson? Max being one of them. Tiffany can also throw down, as well.