The History and Origin of
Yang Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
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Yang Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
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Among Yang Cheng Fu's many disciples, Fu Zhong Wen was especially highly regarded by
him for his excellent character. Zhong Wen happens to marry the great grand-daughter of
Yang Jian Hou, Mdm. Zhao Gui Zhen, and gave birth to another great Tai Chi Master of our
time, Fu Sheng Yuan.From the age of nine, Fu Zhong Wen, was by Cheng Fu's side, learning Wu Shu from him both by day and by night. Zhong Wen's diligence and determination in mastering the art of Tai Chi Chuan, saw him advance rapidly in the knowledge and expertise of Wu Shu. As he was learning directly from Cheng Fu, he was able to derive tremendous benefit from and gained profound insight into Tai Chi Chuan. Consequently his Wu Shu skills attained a very high standard.
As he matured in age and skill, Zhong Wen accompanied Cheng Fu in his travels around their
homeland, to demonstrate their art. He also served as Cheng Fu's assistant in teaching and
earned his Master's highest regard.In their travels to Guangdong, Zhong Wen represented his Master in many local competitions, not once failing to uphold his Master's honour. So highly regarded was he by his peers, that Cheng Fu's first disciple, Chen Wei Ming, wrote to him after their Master's death, acknowledging the excellence of Zhong Wen's Wu Shu and the accuracy with which he reflected their Master's art.
On his death bed, Cheng Fu passed leadership of Yang Shi Tai Chi Chuan to his tuti, Fu Zhong Wen.
In order to carry on the work of his Master in spreading Tai Chi Chuan to all people, Zhong Wen
established the Yong Nian Tai Chi Chuan Society of Shanghai. Since then, hundreds of thousands
of students have come under his instruction. In the 5th month of 1958, Zhong Wen went to
Shanghai City to teach a Wu Shu group there. Under his expert guidance, many of these students
were successful competitors in the National Wu Shu competitions. Tai Chi Chuan as practised in
Shanghai, is regarded as the best form of Tai Chi Chuan in the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.).In 1959, the P.R.C. featured Fu Zhong Wen's Tai Chi Dao (Sabre) in its international sports publication. The P.R.C. also published his book, entitled Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, in 1963. Translations of this book have reached Japan, U.S.A. and France and he was highly regarded in the International Wu Shu community.
Master Fu Zhong Wen, his son Master Fu Sheng Yuan and grand-son Master Fu Qing Quan, were
invited to tour Japan in 1987, by the Wu Shu Society of Japan. Their tour included performances
and instruction in the art of Tai Chi Chuan. 
Prior to his passing in 1994, the late Master Fu Zhong Wen was:- Vice President of Shanghai Wu Shu Society
- Chief Instructor of Shanghai Wu Shu Association
- Consultant and Patron of Tongji University's Tai Chi Chuan Research Society
- Professor of Shanghai Chemical University
Master Fu Sheng Yuan, is now the 5th Generation Master of the Yang Style Taijiquan
and the President of the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation and Fu Sheng Yuan Tai Chi
Academy. He is also the honorary Chairman and Chief Instructor of the numerous
Yong Nian Taijiquan Societies and Associations
around the world, including the Yong Nian Taijiquan Society of Malaysia.Contents taken from the Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi Book.
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