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Remember My Teacher Feng Zhiqiang .

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Post published:February 23, 2024
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Masters who have reached the pinnacle of their field are truly exceptional individuals. In the world of martial arts, especially within the Tai Chi community, there is a figure of immense influence and international renown, Master Feng Zhiqiang. Though Master Feng has passed away nearly a year ago, it feels as if he never left us. He continues to tirelessly teach us, guiding our practice of Tai Chi, his kindly face as vivid in my mind as ever. The martial virtues and skills Master Feng imparted to us will accompany us for a lifetime.

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Excellent Reads The Tai Chi Philosophy of My Mentor, Chen Xiaowang / Li Wenkui

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Post published:February 22, 2024
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My mentor, Chen Xiaowang, is a renowned Tai Chi master of our times. His mastery of Tai Chi Chuan is intricate and profound, with a unique and deep philosophy. He is also a person of humility and high moral standards. I am fortunate to have received his teachings, which have greatly benefited me. Studying and researching my mentor's views on Tai Chi, whether in relation to the art of Tai Chi itself or to work and life in general, can be immensely beneficial. My own understanding is limited, but I will attempt a preliminary exploration of his perspective on Tai Chi, hoping to enlighten Tai Chi enthusiasts:

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Obituary | Mourning Mr. Wang Xi’an with Heavy Hearts

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Post published:February 19, 2024
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Born in July 1944 in Chenjiagou, Wen County, Mr. Wang Xi'an was a disciple of the tenth generation of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan inheritors Chen Zhao Pi, Chen Zhao Kui, and Feng Zhiqiang. He won numerous national and provincial martial arts championships. Mr. Wang dedicated his life to the promotion and dissemination of Tai Chi Chuan, teaching in over ten countries including France, Japan, the United States, and Spain, and establishing nearly 200 Tai Chi research and training centers worldwide. He was hailed as the "International Tai Chi King" by "US News" in America and awarded the title of "Permanent Honorary Citizen" by Osaka City in Japan and Bagnolet City in France. His works on Tai Chi Chuan, including "Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Old Frame," "Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Techniques," and "Secrets of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Old Frame," have been translated into English, French, and Japanese, reaching audiences worldwide.