| The Chen Style The Taiji practiced and taught here is the Chen Style Practical Method
of Hong Junsheng as taught by Chen Zhonghua (Joseph Chen). Exposure to
this style of Chen Taiji clearly demonstrates the true Martial
capabilities inherent in the Chen system. |
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Chen Fake |
| Chen Fake (1887-1957),was the 17th generation standard bearer of Chen
Style Taiji from Chen Village in Henan Province, China. His teaching,
based in Beijing, changed the tradition and opened Taiji to the outside
world. His skills are legendary. |
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Hong Junsheng |
| Hong Junsheng (1907-1996),was the most prominent disciple
of Chen Fake, with over 15 years of continuous training. His
contributions to this art, insights and systematic approach to teaching
have become the Practical Method we practice today. |
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Chen Zhonghua |
| Chen Zhonghua began his training with Master Hong while still a student
at Shandong University and continued until Master Hong's passing
in 1996. He is the International Standard bearer of Hong Junsheng's
Chen Style Taijiquan. |
| In my 35 years of Martial Arts experience I have never worked with or
met a man with the physical skills and teaching ability of Master Chen Zhonghua. |