Wutang-Baji Taiwan & International

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Master Jon Chen's Obituary if someone would care to sign the card.

Obituary for Chiung J. Chen at Craft-Givnish Funeral Home Chiung John Chen John Chen cherished and valued his wife Debra, his children Christine Rich Cassell, Maria Chen, Josh Tranausky Lisa along with his extended family and friends. He was driven and focused but most of all he was patient and kind to all who met him. He saw the

Posting this in honor and remembrance of Jon Chen, student of Master Marlon Ma, my Sifu from WutangNY of Flushing New York.
Jon Chen passed away as a result of physical ailments he battled with as long as he could.
His form depicts the dedication and many hours, days & years of practice Master Chen learned from Master Ma and Grand Master Lu Yuan Xaio's Baji System. Jon Chen had his own School & Classes he taught throughout Philadelphia, Pa, to those students I send the deepest condolences & blessings to his family and friends from Master Ma's Wutang Family and Members whom trained with and knew him.
The biggest Compliment to any Master, is when your student represents your teachings so well, you "see his face" in the bodywork and understanding of those teachings. Speaking for myself, I see Jon Chen, captured & depicted in this Da Baji Form exhibited in this video.

Rest In Peace!

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Wutang's double edge sword form KU WU JEN, performed with high understanding and intensity. Some call the "Jen" this the king of weapons, others say "the spear" is the king of weapons. Personally, this is one of my favorite forms.
This sequence let's the practitioner control their opponents blade or weapon to gain the advantage on the attack, as sticky hands sensitivity in Tai Chi (Tui Sao).

八極劍 (蔡府原教練) 2024 這是念塵武學資深教練蔡府原老師2024年10月20日在台北【武壇舉辦：螳螂拳暨中國兵器展演】的表演。

Sifu Carlos Garcia of Published this book " EL PODER DEL CIRCULO MAGICO " BAQUA ZHANG, available & ready for sale. Follow this link to purchase:
https://www.editorial-alas.com

If your interested in obtaining & and learning some in depth knowledge & details about BAGUA ZHANG, follow the link and support the sale of his book.

Happy 42nd Anniversary to YMAA! Although 2024 brought the sadness of losing both Grandmaster Kao Tao and Grandmaster Li Mao-Ching, our community remains resilient. We continue to connect and thrive, welcoming new schools and new generations of students into the organization as we honor their legacy.

A friendly reminder that in 2 days:

1) Grandmaster Li Mao-Ching's Memorial Fundraiser will end.
Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/97FhX84E2C

2) The Kudoboard will be printed into a book and shipped to Dr. Yang. The online board will remain open but new messages will not be included in the physical book.
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Grandmaster Li: https://ymaainternational.com/in-memoriam-grandmaster-li-mao-ching/

Grandmaster Kao: https://ymaainternational.com/in-memoriam-grandmaster-kao-tao/

New article from YMAA Publication Center:
https://ymaa.com/news-events/2024/09/ymaa-42-year-anniversary-october-1982-2024

New interview with Dr. Yang:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I4by49NJHQ

Master Tony Yang Performing Baji & Piqua Compilation.

在臺北跟隨劉雲樵大師日常練武時，年少的楊曉東師父曾向劉大師請教，是否有能同時展現八極拳與劈掛掌精髓的套路。劉大師聞言，便遊刃有余地創出這套『八極劈掛連環』，並傳授給楊師父。 我們的八極拳與其他流派相比，動作顯得樸實無華，劈掛掌亦然。這是因為當年肩負教導年幼劉大師之責的『神槍』李書文，已將他認為無用的動作剔除，只傳授精髓所在。與許多當代傳統武術家的不同點在於，李書文有著畢生未曾敗北的搏鬥與挑戰戰績作為驗證。 作為武壇弟子，我們肩負著更加勤勉修煉的責任，唯有如此方能精益求精。即便只是為了有朝一日，能謙卑地將自己的名字銘刻於師父的名下。 In the 1970s, during his daily practice at Grandmaster Liu’s home in Taipei, young Tony Yang asked if there was a form in our Wu Tang system that could seamlessly combine both Baji Quan and Pigua Zhang. In response, Grandmaster Liu effortlessly demonstrated the 八極劈掛連環 to Master Yang. Compared to other lineages, our Baji Quan appears straightforward and unembellished, and the same goes for our Pigua Zhang. The great Godspear Li Shu Wen, when entrusted with teaching the young Liu Yun Qiao, discarded anything he deemed unnecessary, focusing only on the essentials. Unlike many modern traditional Chinese martial artists, his choices were shaped by a lifetime of battles and challenges. Undefeated. Wu Tang disciples have the responsibility to train with exceptional dedication, so we can elevate our skills—even if it is only to earn the right to write our names beneath our teachers'. #wutangindonesia #wutan #lishuwen #liuyunqiao #tonyyang #andylianto #bajiquan #piguazhang #delapanmataangin #bajiquanindonesia #武壇 #李書文 #劉雲樵 #楊曉東 #李培鉦 #八極拳 #劈掛掌 #猛虎硬爬山 #八極劈掛連環 #神槍李

Student of Dr Charles Chang- Lin Chen
Performing Shoa Baji in Kassena Park Queens, where several of his students met and practiced. Master Marlon taught students there, as we all lived in that area in those years. There were several other systems also practicing there, and we would do push hands, jog, and box with one another.

劉雲樵大師 八極連環拳(Baji Lian Huan Quan Grandmaster Liu Yun Qia )

Grand Master Lu Yuen Xaio
Exhibits Lu Su Wan's Baji Chaun
There are limited video's of him
and these were from many years ago.

劉雲樵大師 八極連環拳(Baji Lian Huan Quan Grandmaster Liu Yun Qia )

YMAA Internationalhttps://www.facebook.com/100057733476622/posts/909061287694979/

Tribute to Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching (1927 - 2024). Rest in Peace. (By Master - Dr Yang Cheng Meng)

Comment: (Steven Reitkopf)
This historic biography about a Martial Artist or Masters Charactor, Intrgrity, Morality, Pride, Loyalty, Dedication and Responsibility ( Passing it on). Taught as an integral part of learning from Han Ching Tan Lineage of Long Fist, but, not limited too.

https://youtu.be/x7bUKIeWZqo?

YMAA Shaolin Long Fist Grandmaster Li, Mao Ching (李茂清) 1927 - 2024 Rest in Peace #tribute #ymaa In Loving Memory of Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching (李茂清)Birth date: December 26th, 1927Passed away on July 6, 2024 (9:02am Taiwan Time)Biography:https://ymaa.com/...

THE GREAT HISTORY OF TAWAIN'S WUTANG BEGINNING & GRAND MASTER LIU-YUN-QIAO
TRAINING UNDER LI SHU- WEN. MASTER CHARLES CHEN REMEMBRANCE.

The “God of Spear” Li Shu-Wen was the most well-known Bajiquan master and DaQiang (Grand Spear) fighter in the history of Chinese Martial Arts. Li had an undefeated record throughout his lifetime and had infamously injured or killed many of his opponents during dual-matches. Li’s most significant achievement was that he had trained three outstanding disciples who were the head bodyguards and trainer for China’s last emperor Pu-Yi, the infamous communist leader Mao Tse-Tung, and the founding president of Taiwan, Jiang Kai-Shek.

The Grandmaster, Liu Yun-Qiao
『一代宗師』劉雲樵
Grandmaster Liu was a native of the He Bei province, which had historically produced many famous martial artists in the history of China. He learned his trademark Bajiquan under the famous “God of Spear" Li Shu-Wen and studied with Li daily for fifteen years. With unmatchable opportunities, Grandmaster Liu also studied with two of the top Grandmasters of the era: Ding Zi-Cheng 丁子成 of Liu He Tang Lang and Gong Bao-Tien 宮寶田 of Bagua Zhang systems.

During the Sino Japanese War, Liu was absorbed into the KMT secret service, which specialized in infiltration and assassination assignments. In 1968, General Kung Ling-Cheng recommended Grandmaster Liu to serve as the head trainer for President Chiang Kai-Shek's bodyguards and special forces.

After retirement, Grandmaster Liu founded Wu Tan Chinese Martial Arts Center and devoted the remainder of his life to promote traditional Chinese Martial Arts.

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Dr. Chen Chang-Lin
陳長霖 博士
The late Master Chen Chang-Lin was a “Wu” (1st) generation disciple of Grandmaster Liu Yun-Qiao. Master Chen started training under Grandmaster Liu at a young age. After 15 years, he had mastered the MiTzung, Baji, Pigua, Bagua systems from Grandmaster Liu. In the early 1970s, Master Chen was deeply involved with the establishment of the original Wu Tan Martial Arts Center in Jingmei, Taipei.

In 1981, Master Chen Chang-Lin came to New York to pursue his PhD degree in Computer Science. He established Wu Tan NY in Queens, New York. The school on Northern Blvd was introduced to potential martial artists on the east coast under the instruction of Master Chen. Master Chen promoted and taught the importance of “martial ethics” 武德 and traditional Chinese cultural ideologies in tandem with teaching martial arts as they are so interwoven.
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The Bear and the Tiger was one family. The Eagle and the Monkey (or some say the Snake) was another family. Once they had all been intermarried but at one point in history they split and lived in two villages: Mong and Luo.

The photo of Lu Su- Wen, this - One of the only images known to exist of the undefeatable Li Shu Wen.

This little fable refers to an unsual marriage of two great styles, BaJi or the Eight Extremes Boxing, and Pi Gua or the Split-and-Suspend Palm.These styles, so different looking, were actually taught together because they were perfect compliments for each other. At one point in their history they were split apart with major representatives in the two villages mentioned above.

At the middle of the 19th century a child, Li Shu Wen (1864－1943), was born destined to restore these styles – each based on a pair of animals – to the complimentary union they had once been. Li learned first from Jian Dian Sheng (b. 1785) of Mong Village. Then he traveled to Luo Village and studied with Huang Si Hai there.

Li was more than just a student. His martial arts were of the highest caliber. Although his stature was small, and his appearance unimpressive, his skill was marvelous, exceedingly brave, furthermore his great authority meant that when crossing hands he was never beaten. His spear technique became so potent he was known as the “God of the Spear.” Born in Zhang Sha Village he was a native of the famous Cang County, the homeland of some of the best Kung Fu in all of China geographically AND historically. Though displaying light and controlled performance he was surprisingly gifted with incredible power it was said that he almost never had to strike an opponent twice. He attracted many students who were already formidable martial artists.

Grandmaster Li Shu Wen’s last indoor student, Liu Yun Jiao.

Li Shu Wen was not a “nice person.” He took on challenges his whole life often boasting to the challenger the movement that would end his life. Even Li’s final days was a matter of dispute. Li was challenged to a fight with spears by a much younger man. Though over seventy Li took on the challenge and dispatched his opponent. Furious the fallen