THE SCHOOL
The Taijiquan practised at the School of Central Equilibrium is Yang style. It derives from the Chen Family Art that can be traced back to the 16th century.
Cheng Man-Ch'ing's 37 Step Form, is the basis for a number of years, with Yang Cheng-Fu's 108 step being taught at a later stage, along with the weapons of sword, spear, sabre and staff.
Wee Kee-Jin
(1956 - )
Lived
and studied full time with Master Huang from 1983-1988, one of only four students
to have had the opportunity.
Gold
medalist in the 1989 World Cup.
Martial
Arts Championship
Immigrated
to New Zealand in 1991.
In
ongoing demand for workshops throughout
Europe
and Australasia for his open approach to teaching.
Huang Sheng-Shyan
(1910
- 1992)
Originally
famed as the "Young Hero"
in
his home province of Fujiau
for
his White Crane.
Following
10 years discipiled to Great Grandmaster Cheng
moved
to Singapore then Malaysia.
Founder
of Singapore Tai Chi Association
and
over 30 schools throughout South-east Asia.
Cheng Man-Ch'ing
(1900 - 1975)
Affectionately
known as the Professor,
Master
of the Five Excellences:
Taijiquan,
painting, calligraphy, poetry and medicine. Abbreviated a form to 37 postures.
Yang Cheng-Fu
(1883 - 1936)
3rd
son of Yang Jien-Hou,
renowned
for his "Big Style"
with
extended movements,
popularly
established world-wide.
Yang Jien-Hou
(1839 - 1917)
3rd
son of Yang Lu-Chan
modified
the form into the "Middle Style"
Yang Lu-Chan
(1799 - 1872)
First
outsider to learn the Chen family Art.
Founder
of Yang Style,
nicknamed
"Yang the Invincible".
Chen Chang-Xing
(1771 - 1853)
14th
generation Chen family
Oldest
known Form attributed to him
Chen Wang-Ting
(1597 - 1644)
9th
generation Chen clan.
Founder
of 7 different routines,
His
74 posture Form referred to as "Old Family Set".
Kee-Jin
