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[Martial Arts] The Essence of Tai Chi Heritage is EternalAuthor: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu Time: 2025-6-18 Wednesday, 1:54 PM ········································ [Martial Arts] The Essence of Tai Chi Heritage is Eternal
—— The Martial Way Inheritance of Wu Chaohui
Original Link:
https://taichiau.org/cn/webpages/profiles/wuchaohui.html
Mr. Wu Chaohui is the founder and president of the "Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy," and also a legitimate inheritor of two major internal martial arts:
1. Direct disciple of Master Shan Ying (grand-disciple of Master Li Jingwu), 12th generation of Chen Style Tai Chi, 6th generation of Wu Style Tai Chi, and
2. Head of Xingyi Quan in Australia (Zhao lineage), and has served as the honorary advisor of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association (renamed "International Tai Chi Academy" in August 2022) since 2001.
In 2013, he traveled to Chenjiagou, Henan, with Mr. Lin Wenhui, president of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association (direct disciple of Master Wang Xian), to study Chen Style Tai Chi and Tai Chi Qigong under Master Wang Xian (one of the Four Great Kings of Chenjiagou).
Master Shan Ying (direct disciple of Master Li Jingwu, brother of the Four Great Kings of Chenjiagou) and Master Zhao Hongwei (head of Zhao's Xingyi Quan) officially accepted Wu Chaohui as an inner disciple in 2024. After assessment by Master Zhao Hongwei and senior brother Lin Wenhui (head of Xingyi Quan in Hong Kong), they unanimously agreed to appoint Wu Chaohui as the head of Xingyi Quan in Australia and president of the Australian Xingyi Quan Association.
From then on, Wu Chaohui became the inheritor at the intersection of Tai Chi (three lineage inheritances) and Che's (Che Yizhai) Xingyi Quan's four major legitimate lineages, namely:
1. 12th generation inheritor of Chen Style Tai Chi (Chen Zhaopi, Li Jingwu)
2. 6th generation direct disciple of Wu Style Tai Chi,
3. 9th generation inner disciple of Xingyi Quan (Che's - Che Yizhai), head of Xingyi Quan in Australia, and president of the Australian Xingyi Quan Association.
From left: Wu Chaohui, Master Shan Ying (October 25, 2024)
From left: Wu Chaohui, Lin Wenhui, Zhao Hongwei (2024)
From left: Lin Wenhui, Wang Xian, Wu Chaohui (2007)
Wu Chaohui's personal practice is rigorous and relentless. For more than five years, he has practiced by the sea every morning at 5 AM, regardless of weather, until sunrise. This persistence has forged a strong will in him amidst the cold winds of 5 degrees in the early morning, leaving him drenched after each standing meditation, yet he has never backed down. All of this has laid a solid foundation for his practice of Tai Chi and deepened his understanding of it.
Wu Chaohui practicing Tai Chi with a broadsword
Wu Chaohui practicing Tai Chi in front of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Bridge
In Sydney's winter, at about 5 degrees by the sea, Wu Chaohui is drenched in sweat after standing meditation.
Mr. Wu Chaohui was invited by the International Tai Chi Academy (Hong Kong) to serve as the guest of honor on October 12, 2024, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China - International Tai Chi Day. He performed Tai Chi 24 forms for nearly 7 minutes, achieving great success.
The "Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy" has received support from many renowned masters, who serve as honorary presidents (listed in alphabetical order by pinyin):
1. Mr. Pui Kwan Kay (President of the Hong Kong Football Association)
2. Hong Runyuan, inheritor of Huo Yuanjia's "Mizong Quan"
3. Li Tianjin, national-level referee, chief coach of Hangzhou Tai Chi Zen Academy
4. Mr. Lin Wenhui (President of the International Tai Chi Academy, head of Xingyi Quan in Hong Kong)
5. Liu Suibin, head (36th generation head of Qingcheng Sect)
6. Mr. Shan Ying (11th generation of Chen Style Tai Chi, 5th generation of Wu Style Tai Chi)
7. Master Shi Xingzhe (32nd generation disciple of Shaolin Temple, inheritor of Zen Martial Medicine)
8. Yu Shen, academician of the New York Academy of Sciences, lead professor at the Center for Cosmology and Gravity
9. Master Zhao Hongwei, head of Zhao's Xingyi Quan
Honorary advisors (listed in alphabetical order by pinyin) are as follows:
1. Huang Guolong, executive supervisor of the Hong Kong Tai Chi Association, chief coach of the Hong Kong Chinese Internal Martial Arts, chief referee
2. Leng Xianfeng, initiator of the Hong Kong World Martial Arts Competition, national martial arts Tai Chi champion
From left: Master Hong Runyuan, inheritor of Huo Yuanjia's Mizong Quan, former president of the Hong Kong Olympic Committee Pui Kwan Kay, president of the Hong Kong International Tai Chi Academy Lin Wenhui, president of the Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy Wu Chaohui.
Wu Chaohui carries the mission of promoting Chinese Tai Chi culture, dedicating himself to spreading this ancient and profound martial art worldwide. His Tai Chi practice not only stems from an in-depth study of Chen Style Tai Chi but has also been guided by two outstanding Tai Chi inheritors—Lin Wenhui, a disciple of Wang Xian and also an inheritor of Zhao Hongwei (head of Xingyi Quan), and Shan Ying, the inheritor of Li Jingwu. These two masters not only taught him martial techniques but also imparted the inner spirit and philosophy of Tai Chi, allowing Wu Chaohui to reach new heights in teaching and practice.
Under the guidance of Master Lin Wenhui, Wu Chaohui deeply comprehended the martial essence of Chen Style Tai Chi and the fundamental principles of Xingyi Quan. Lin Wenhui is a direct disciple of Wang Xian (20th generation inheritor of Chen Style Tai Chi) and has long promoted Tai Chi in Hong Kong, committed to the inheritance and development of this art. Through rigorous teaching of martial methods, he emphasizes the integration of internal and external, and the combination of movement and stillness, enabling Wu Chaohui to master the core skills of Chen Style Tai Chi. Wang Xian, as the 19th generation inheritor of Chen Style Tai Chi, learned from Tai Chi masters Chen Zhaokui and Chen Zhaopi, directly inheriting the traditional essence of Tai Chi. Wu Chaohui not only learned the perfect combination of martial principles and body mechanics but also formed his unique understanding of Tai Chi through long-term practice.
Above: Master Shan Ying teaching Wu Chaohui martial techniques and mental methods
Above: Under the careful guidance of Master Lin Wenhui, Wu Chaohui withstands a full push from him without retreating an inch.
https://taichiau.org/cn/webpages/practice/jw_taiji_qianjinzhui.mp4
Wu Chaohui's Tai Chi "Thousand-Jin Weight," pulling an 80-kilogram adult with one hand
Above: Wu Chaohui teaching horse stance in a Tai Chi class in Hong Kong
Master Lin Wenhui carefully guiding Wu Chaohui on the essentials and mental methods of Tai Chi
In addition, Wu Chaohui has also received meticulous guidance from Master Shan Ying, the inheritor of Li Jingwu. Li Jingwu was a disciple of Chen Fake, who, as the 9th generation of Chen Style Tai Chi, made significant contributions to the spread and internationalization of Tai Chi in the North. Disciples of Chen Fake, such as Chen Zhaokui, Li Jingwu, and Feng Zhiqiang, played important roles in promoting Tai Chi. Master Shan Ying, through the teachings of Li Jingwu, mastered the core skills of Tai Chi and passed on the essence of its techniques to Wu Chaohui. Under Shan Ying's guidance, Wu Chaohui further deepened his understanding of the philosophical connotations of Tai Chi, especially achieving a higher realm in the aspects of movement and stillness, and the balance of yin and yang. Through the careful teachings of these two masters, Wu Chaohui not only enhanced his skills but also found profound insights in the spiritual world of Tai Chi.
Master Shan Ying (left) presents the book "One Fist, One World" to Wu Chaohui.
Master Shan Ying presents the calligraphy work "Tai Chi Chaohui" to Mr. Wu Chaohui,
The calligraphy was created by Zheng Derun, a Wenzhou native, who is a disciple of Wang Xizhi's 56th generation and practices "Five Forms Calligraphy" (this calligraphy is integrated with health preservation).
The above two images were taken on October 12, 2024, International Tai Chi Day.
As the president of the Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy and also the president and quarterly editor-in-chief of the "Australian Rainbow Parrot International Writers Association" (founded in 2004), Wu Chaohui is not only a transmitter of Tai Chi but also a cultural disseminator. He bears the responsibility of bringing Chinese Tai Chi culture to the world, emphasizing the experience of Tai Chi's inner strength and tranquility through the training of each movement, and exploring the unique charm of Tai Chi through continuous practice. He not only focuses on the martial art itself but also comprehends the true essence of Tai Chi through the combination of philosophy and practice.
Wu Chaohui demonstrates through personal practice that Tai Chi is not only a physical exercise but also a way of life and a means of spiritual cultivation. His unwavering commitment to practicing by the sea at dawn reflects his love and resilience for Tai Chi. It is believed that through his efforts, Tai Chi will gain widespread dissemination and recognition in Australia, benefiting more and more people who will experience the beautiful realm of unity of body and mind, and harmony of internal and external.
A silhouette of Mr. Wu Chaohui practicing Tai Chi in the morning glow of Sydney.
As time goes by, more and more people begin to understand and appreciate the profound cultural heritage of Tai Chi. Whether through the practice of body mechanics or from the philosophical perspective of experiencing the yin-yang balance of Tai Chi, the inheritance of Tai Chi culture continues to be carried forward and developed through the joint efforts of Wu Chaohui and many inheritors.
In the future, Wu Chaohui will continue to lead the Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy, dedicated to helping more people achieve a balance of physical and mental health through Tai Chi practice, and to gaining more recognition and inheritance of Chinese Tai Chi culture worldwide. He is not only teaching a martial art but also spreading a culture, allowing the essence of Chinese Tai Chi to take root and flourish overseas, remaining vibrant.
No matter how time flows, the treasure of Tai Chi will continue to influence generations of martial artists and enthusiasts under the joint efforts of Wu Chaohui and his peers, making an irreplaceable contribution to the health and spiritual cultivation of humanity worldwide. The inheritance and development of Tai Chi will shine even brighter with the progress of the times, illuminating every step of people's practice and life.
Master Zhao Hongwei (in yellow) guiding Wu Chaohui in Xingyi Quan
Since 2001, he has served as the honorary advisor of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association (renamed "International Tai Chi Academy" in August 2022). For details, please visit the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association (Council members' names), screenshot below:
In 2013, he traveled to Chenjiagou, Henan, with Mr. Lin Wenhui, president of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association, to study Chen Style Tai Chi and Tai Chi Qigong under Master Wang Xian.
Taken in Beijing in April 2024,
Mr. Lin Wenhui (right), president of the International Tai Chi Academy, founding president of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association
Mr. Wu Chaohui (left), founder and president of the Australian International Qigong Tai Chi Academy.
Taken in Hong Kong in 2008, from left: Mr. Wu Chaohui, honorary advisor of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association, Master Shi Xingzhe, 32nd generation disciple of Shaolin Temple and inheritor of Zen Martial Medicine, and Mr. Lin Wenhui, president of the Hong Kong Qigong Tai Chi Association.
Master Shi Xingzhe (right) with Mr. Wu Chaohui (left) in Shenzhen in April 2024.
Above: October 2013, Chenjiagou Tai Chi Cultural Tour. President Lin Wenhui (fifth from the left in white), Mr. Wu Chaohui (seventh from the left in blue and white). Source: http://www.australianwinner.com/AuWinner/viewtopic.php?t=696431 |
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