This documentary on Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) was filmed in the 1950’s at a time when the Communist government were using martial arts as a means to promote health, sport and Chinese culture. It featured some of the famous Tai Chi masters practicing in Beijing at the time such as Li Yaochen, Chen Zhaokui, Sun Jianyun, Wang Yongquan, Yang Yuting, and Li Jing Wu. | Kung-fu Kingdom

#LivingHeritage: Taijiquan The fluid combination of slow, graceful movements and lightning-quick strikes easily sets taijiquan apart from other martial arts. The earliest traceable origin of taijiquan dates back to mid-seventeenth century in Central China's Henan province, home to its first great popularizer, a Ming dynasty general Chen Wangting (1597-1664). In modern times, taijiquan has become popular among Chinese of all ages, genders and ethnicities. Its mental and physical health benefits h

Hulei Taijiquan (or Hulei Jia) is a distinct, lesser-known style of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) originating from Zhaobao Town, closely related to Chen-style Tai Chi, known for its unique "Thunder Frame" (Hulei) methods, emphasizing rapid power bursts (fajing) and a specific vertical wave motion (zhong ding), distinct from the more common large or small frame variations, offering both health benefits and combat applications. Key Characteristics Origin: Emerged from Zhaobao Town, often linked to Chen-styl