By HOLLY SWEENEY-HILLMAN May 2014, Academic Program Director Author Arthur Rosenfeld will be speaking at the 2014 International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium as well as doing a book reading from his latest novel, YIN, a love story about the … Continue reading →
Grandmaster Ma Hailong was born in 1935 into one of China’s most distinguished martial arts families. His great-grandfather, Quan You (1834 – 1902), was an officer of the Imperial Guards Brigade in Beijing’s Forbidden City. At this time, Yang Luchan … Continue reading →
Wu style originated from Quan You (1834 – 1902) who was born in Da Xing County, Beijing. He was a Manchurian and a member of the Imperial Guard in Beijing. He learned the art of Tai Chi Chuan directly from … Continue reading →
During the Symposium, join us for daily morning sunrise practices Monday to Friday, 6:15-7:00 a.m. These practices present exercises and movements that are related to Tai Chi Chuan but are different from practicing a form or sequence. The morning sunrise … Continue reading →
Dears Friends, I attended the last Symposium in 2009 in Nashville. It was an excellent and amazing experience, because we learned so much with the 5 great masters and all academics. It was a privilege to learn directly from the … Continue reading →
There are many entertaining evening events planned for the 2014 International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium. Here’s an overview: Grand Opening Ceremonies Sunday July 6, Spalding University Center Building Ballroom. Join us for an evening of introductions and Dr. Daniel Shulz’s … Continue reading →
Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi Chuan will be represented at the 2014 International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium by Grandmaster Zhong Zhenshan. Grandmaster Zhong Zhenshan was born in the town of Guangfu, Yongnian County, Hebei Province in 1949. He became a formal … Continue reading →
Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi Chuan was founded by Wu Yuxiang (1812-1880) who was a native of what is now called Guangfu Town, Yongnian County, Hebei Province. This town was also home to Yang Luchan, founder of Yang Style Tai Chi … Continue reading →
The 2014 International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium is a project of the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Foundation. The Foundation became a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in 2012. Formed by Grandmaster Yang Jun, the Foundation’s mission is to … Continue reading →
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan will be represented at the Symposium by Grandmaster Yang Jun, a 6th generation descendent who officially became the 5th generation direct-line inheritor of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan in 2009. Grandmaster Yang Jun was born … Continue reading →