News from China: Jia Xiang Teahouse - Kung Fu Talks

On the afternoon of June 27, 2024, Yang Zhifang and Fu Qingquan, masters of Yang-Style Taijiquan, visited "Jixiang Teahouse" to talk about the past and present life of Yang-Style Taijiquan.

As the descendants of Yang Style Taijiquan, the two teachers, based on their own experiences and insights, authoritatively explained the family history of Yang Style Taijiquan, the development of Taijiquan from ancient to modern times, and the practice essentials and methods of Yang Style Taijiquan.

Yang Zhifang is the son of Yang Zhenguo, a famous Tai Chi master. He has been committed to inheriting and spreading Yang Style Tai Chi for many years. He has played a unique role in promoting the unity and progress of Yang Style Tai Chi at home and abroad through his own influence. In recent years, he has organised the Global Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Cultural Festival and founded Handan Taijiquan Museum, which has made important contributions to the construction of Handan Tai Chi Capital.

As a descendant of Yang-Style Taijiquan, Fu Qingquan has a wide influence at home and abroad. The three generations of the Fu family are devoted to the teaching and dissemination of Taijiquan. Grandfather Fu Zhongwen and father Fu Shengyuan are both outstanding contemporary Taijiquan teachers. The three generations of Fu have created the "century-old name" of Yang style Taijiquan.

Mr. Yang Zhifang gave a detailed introduction of Yang Lu-chan, Yang Jianhou, Yang Banhou, Yang Chengfu, Yang Zhenming, Yang Zhengji, Yang Zhenduo and Yang Zhenguo, especially their unique roles and contributions in the field of Yang-style Taijiquan. For the first time, it systematically explains and discloses the characteristics and contributions of Yang Zhenming, Yang Zhenji, Yang Zhengduo and Yang Zhenguo in the study, teaching and dissemination of Taijiquan.

Mr. Fu Qingquan, explained the core characteristics of Yang style Taijiquan, and answered and demonstrated the questions raised by the majority of netizens in the live broadcast.

"Enjoy the guests of the teahouse" webcast program, gathered elite outstanding figures, talk about Chinese culture and Chinese life wisdom, hosted by the famous Taiji culture scholar Mr. Yu Gongbao.

In the live program, Yang Zhifang and Fu Qingquan also introduced the content of the "Fifth Global Yang Style Tai Chi Cultural Festival" to be held in Handan on August 16, 2024. This will be a Tai Chi event combining boxing and tourism.