SIFU NIKOS PODCAST ft. Sifu Willam Miller, Chen Taiji

[marvin8]

SIFU NIKO
Mar 8, 2022

Super excited about this podcast! I will be featuring some amazing talent and delivering deep discussions with experienced martial artists, we will dive into thought provoking questions,controversial topics and much more! The goal is to learn from all experiences and perspectives from each of my guests! Let's Dive in!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5nxhJB2onY

A William youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Iztk ... _eg/videos

Western Long Boxing
Jul 21, 2015

William Miller is a 13th generation successor of Chen Taijiquan. He teaches the lineage of Grandmaster Chen Quanzhong, 11th generation Chen Taijiquan successor and is the senior student of 12th generation Chen Taijiquan successor Master Frank Roper. William Miller has over 30 years in Traditional Martial Arts and 15+ years as a practitioner of Chen Taijiquan and Qi Gong. William has dedicated himself to the mastery of Chen Tai Chi as a combat art, wellness and self - development practice. He has trained with various Tai Chi teachers and masters who have laid a foundation in which represents an authentic and orthodox understanding of Tai Chi principles. From his youth, William has been involved in martial arts. From his introduction to boxing at the famous Kronk boxing gym in Detroit, MI to martial arts taught at the inner city recreation centers. As William developed a greater understanding and appreciation for the philosophy of martial art and wellness cultivation he began focusing his attention on the Chinese Martial Arts, eventually leading to the internal martial art practice of Chen Taijiquan. Additionally, William has been involved in the healing arts profession for 20 years as a Massage Therapist and eight years as a Massage Therapy Instructor. His understanding of the body and energetic approach to bodywork has been supported by his practice of Qi gong and Taiji. The energetic map of the body, along with a deep understanding of soft tissue and the internal systems of homeostasis gives his work a unique blend of eastern and western therapeutic integration. William prides himself on being a perpetual student traveling nationally and internationally to enhance his training and learning of the art. He has competed in various martial art formats winning Gold in 2011 ICMAC full contact Sanshou and most recently winning Gold in 2015 Open Grappling competition. Williams’s true desire is in developing others and sharing the complete art of Chen Taijiquan with those interested in cultivating the wellness, energetic and martial skills attributed to Taiji practice. Though his martial arts experience has been rich and diverse he has systematically focused his attention to the goals and principles of Chen style Taijiquan. Chen Taiji can be beneficial for all ages and fitness levels. Taiji is considered a mind body practice. One develops mindfulness, enhanced concentration and self-awareness, as well as structural alignment, healthy range of motion and proper breathing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs16GQLp4HE

[Dmitri]

Will is one of the most skilled, humble and nicest people I've ever had the pleasure to cross hands with (a couple of decades ago). It's a bit weird for me to hear the word "sifu" prefix his name... But he deserves that title more than most.

He was also the only Chen style practitioner I've met or seen (including "big names") who was able to successfully apply "fajin" in live sparring that felt exactly like a part of Chen form, e.g. an effective percussive strike with a forearm from zero distance.

FWIW

[origami_itto]

Yeah great guy, met him at the November retreat. Didn't push with him but the conversation was nice enough.