Max Chen's MMA and Push Hands Videos

Mixed Martial Arts Fight in Italy (2012)

Non-stop takedowns of a tough and aggressive opponent. (00:03:14 + 00:03:01 + 00:04:06)

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To watch this fight (Round 2), click here

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Lots of exciting action in this 3-round MMA contest between Max Chen, (white and black trunks) and his Italian opponent (gold and black trunks).

Winner by unanimous decision, Max demonstrates a full gamut of smoothly-executed takedowns against a strong, determined opponent. The relaxed, smooth style reflects Max's early years of Tai Chi training under his father, Grandmaster William C.C. Chen, followed by Muay Thai training in Thailand.

From: Max Chen

This is one of the preliminary bouts from the the 11th Wushu World Competition, between Max (black shirt). (00:03:48)

The contestant was from Malaysia, in the 70 kg category.

From: Max Chen

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National Sanshou Team Trials

Sudden K. O. ends this fight (2007-09-08). (00:01:41)

Max Chen (in red) wins his spot in the 9th World Wushu Championships in Beijing by spectacular knockout at the U.S. Sanshou Team Trials in Lubbock, Texas.

While short and one-sided, this fight is a good showcase for Max's smooth, mix-it-up style.

From: Max Chen

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Arnold Martial Arts Championship

Full-contact sanshou fight with some impressive takedowns. (2001-03-04). (00:06:12)

Max (in red) moved up a weight class to take on this middleweight opponent, Scott McClain (in black) at the 26th Annual Battle of Columbus in Ohio (at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival).

Max's convincing win includes a spectacular flying scissor kick takedown around the neck.

From: Max Chen

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World Push Hands Championships (2004)

Match 1 of Chung Hwa Tai Chi Chuan competition. (00:08:12)

Max Chen (yellow shirt) in his first match at the 2004 7th Chung Hwa Cup International Push-Hands Championship in Taipei Taiwan.

Max easily wins this fixed-step push hands bout. (Under fixed-step rules, the first competitor to move his feet loses.)

From: Max Chen and Frank Pfeiffer

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World Push Hands Championships (2004)

Match 2 of Chung Hwa Tai Chi Chuan competition. (00:02:00)

Clip from Max Chen's (yellow shirt) second bout at the 2004 International Push Hands Championship.

This moving-step bout shows a close match with a strong opponent. (In moving-step competition, the object is either to push the opponent out of "ring" or take the opponent down to the ground.)

From: Max Chen and Frank Pfeiffer

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World Push Hands Championships (2004)

Match 3 of Chung Hwa Tai Chi Chuan competition. (00:14:08)

Max Chen (black shirt) wins this fixed-step push hands bout at the 2004 Push Hands Championship.

From: Max Chen and Frank Pfeiffer

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Push Hands Training Camp Videos (2003 - 2004)

Max and Josh Waitzkin work on throws with Jan C. and Jan L. (2004-11). (00:03:02)

Josh explains and demonstrates how to throw or takedown a push hands opponent.

He and Max work with Jan C. Childress and Jan Lucanus to practice close-in maneuvering and effective throws, making for a good lesson.

From: Josh Waitzkin

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Max, Josh Waitzkin and Jan C. Childress practicing push hands(2004-11). (00:13:11)

This is a moderately paced, round robin push hands with Josh, Max, and Jan C., showing lots of good moves and throws.

From: Josh Waitzkin

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Max and Josh Waitzkin work on throws with Irving Yee (2004-11). (00:05:19)

Irving Yee, a Tai Chi champion in the lightweight division, is the center of attention in this high energy video. He pushes hands with Calum Douglas-Reid, followed by Max, followed by Josh, ending with a session of repeated attacks and throws.

From: Josh Waitzkin

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Push Hands Class (2002)

Push hands instruction from Grandmaster William C. C. Chen. (00:07:20)

This is an episode of Sam Masich's Taiji People series that follows Master Chen through a push hands class.

We see William training his son Max, his daughter Tiffany, as well as U.S. and world champion, Josh Waitzkin.

From: William C. C. Chen and Sam Masich

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Boxing Class (2002)

Boxing instruction from Grandmaster Chen. (00:10:37)

This episode of the Taiji People series follows Master Chen through a boxing class, with plenty of examples of his punching speed and power.

We see him giving instruction to his children, martial arts champions, Max and Tiffany, as well as U.S. and world push hands champion, Josh Waitzkin. Basic punches, blocks, and combinations, done with the smooth, relaxed Tai Chi feeling.

From: William C. C. Chen and Sam Masich

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Yang Short Form - with Detailed Instructions

Extra slow version of the Tai Chi movements. (00:19:08)

Grandmaster Chen narrates while he does the form with his daughter Tiffany and son Max in a beautiful desert environment. He explains when to shift the weight, step, activate the fingers, and coordinate the breathing.

From: William C. C. Chen

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Martial Arts: The Real Story - Tai Chi with William and Max Chen

The relationship between Tai Chi, relaxation, mechanics, and fighting. (00:02:24)

Grandmaster William C. C. Chen, a senior disciple of Cheng Man Ching, explains and shows how the principles of Tai Chi Chuan apply to fighting.

His son, Max, and daughter, Tiffany, both of whom are champion martial artists themselves, help Master Chen demonstrate boxing, kicking, and push hands.

From: Pacific Street Films (DVD)

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