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Chandramohan and Martini became Chen Zhonghua’s new disciples 20221015 i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2022/10/17

Chandramohan and Martini became Chen Zhonghua’s new disciples 20221015.

In a brief ceremony MCed by Michael Calandra, during the 2022 New York Practical Method Seminar, Chabar Chandramohan and Ed Martini became master Chen Zhonghua’s disciples in the Practical Method lineage of GM Hong Junsheng. They are disciples number 380 and 381, respectively.

Chabar Chandramohan

Ed Martini

Disciples Groups Photo 20221015

Chandramohan and Martini discipleship ceremony 20221015

New York Practical Method workshop group photo 20221015

Chen Zhonghua’s Disciples

Ben Phillips of Toronto became Chen Zhonghua’s 379th disciple 20221010 i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2022/10/11

Ben Phillips of Toronto became Chen Zhonghua’s 379th disciple in a brief ceremony at the Annual Toronto Practical Method Seminar.

Ben Phillips Discipleship Ceremony 20221010

Group Photo of all disciples at the ceremony!

Ben Phillips of Toronto became Chen Zhonghua’s 379th disciple in a brief ceremony at the Annual Toronto Practical Method Seminar

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Sooyeon Zacharias Became Chen Zhonghua’s 372nd Disciple i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2020/09/13

Sooyeon Zachrias discipleship Group 2020.09.13

On Sept. 13, 2020, Sooyeon Zacharias became Master Chen Zhonghua’s 372nd disciple in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method lineage..

Sooyeon Zachrias discipleship Sitting 2020.09.13

Because of various reason including Covid-19, her discipleship ceremony was postponed several times. Finally on Sept. 12, she drove 14 hours from Litton, BC. to Edmonton, Alberta. The next day, she was inducted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s 372nd disciple in a simple ceremony in Master Chen Zhonghua’s Headquater in Edmonton.

Sooyeon Zachrias discipleship Certificate 2020.09.13

Sooyeon started learning the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system in 2018, joining the Maple Ridge practice group. She has not missed one single workshop since then. In 2019, she participated at the 7th Annual Daqingshan International Taiji Competition.

Sun Yang wins Muay Thai Gold Belt 2019.02.22 i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2019/02/22

Sun Yang wins Muay Thai Gold Belt 20190222

Top New:News just came from Thailand that Sun Yang has won the 67 kg Golden Belt after many rounds of hard fights at the Golden Belt Finals under the auspice of the Thailand Muay Thai Federation. Sun Yang is a disciple of Master Chen Zhonghua, International Standard Bearer of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system and Dean of the Qingshan Taijiquan and Cultural Research Institute of the Rizhao Politechnic. Read more

Nathan Heintz Accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s Disciple on July 28, 2018 i

by Nathan on 2018/08/07

Nathan Heintz was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple on July 28, 2018 at the North American Practical Method Training Camp in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The discipleship ceremony also welcomed Spencer Jones and Edward Liaw as disciples. Read more

Discipleship Ceremony in Iowa on July 28, 2018 1

by admin on 2018/07/30

Introduction of Emcee

Todd Elihu

I am Todd Elihu, 20^th generation disciple of Chen Style Taijiquan under Master Chen Zhonghua. I am very happy to be here at the 2018 North American Practical Method Training Camp and to have the opportunity to learn from Master Chen, as well as practice and exchange with my disciple-brothers who are present and the other participants of the camp this year. I am very grateful to my brothers Levi Sowers and John Upshaw for organizing these camps and all the hard work that they have put into making such a special event. Read more

My experiences with Taijiquan – Practical Method i

by Sarah on 2018/07/29

I started taijiquan practical method in 2011. In 2016 I became disciple of Master Chen. Taiji – the separation of ying and yang and having both at the same time – is a part of my daily life and I am very happy about it.

1. Practical method
This style in the lineage of Chen Fake, Hong Junshen, Chen Zhonghua follows very clear instructions to establish the taiji movements. In the end there should be no fight anymore, one is just walking through the opponent without knowing.
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Charlie Wishon Becomes a Disciple 4

by Todd Elihu on 2016/07/21

Master Chen Zhonghua accepted Charlie Wishon as a disciple on July 17, 2016.

On July 17, 2016, Master Chen Zhonghua accepted Charlie Wishon as his 201st disciple at the workshop held in Iowa City. Todd Elihu emceed the ceremony and many other disciples were present including Levi Sowers, John Upshaw, John Dahms, Brennan Toh, Kelvin Ho, Hugo Ramiro, Xavier Santiago, Jeff Clevenger, Bruce Schaub, Erwin Ramthun, and Chris Dusek. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Master Chen briefly spoke about the privileges, responsibilities, and ethics of being one of his disciples.

John Intervalo Discipleship Application Sept 22, 2014 i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2014/09/22

John Intervalo <john.intervalo@gmail.com>
Sep 20 (2 days ago)
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Lawrence Koh became Chen Zhonghua’s latest disciple Dec, 2013 3

by admin on 2013/12/12

Australian disciples (James and Paul)2013 amd workshop photos 8

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2013/11/09

Ceremony conducted at Perth Workshop.

Chen Zhonghua accepts new disciples in Toronto! 9

by admin on 2013/01/19

Master Chen Zhonghua accepted three more new disciples today in Toronto, Canada!

Michael Koh accepted as disciple 1

by admin2 on 2012/10/26

Michael Koh was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. The ceremony was attended by Master Hong Sen and Master Xu Jinge. Other disciples present at the event: Tim Duehring and Nicholas Fung.

Wang Long, Su Lei, Chen Xu discipleship on Oct. 4, 2012 on Daqingshan 2

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2012/10/07

Wang Long, Su Lei of Rizhao, Shandong Province, and Chen Xu of Yiyuan, Shandong Province, became master Chen Zhonghua’s disciples at a simple ceremony on Daqingshan on Oct. 4, 2012. The ceremony was chaired by master Hong Sen and attended by all participants of the 7th Daqingshan International Taijiquan Seminar. Read more

John Upshaw became Chen Zhonghua’s recent disciple 6

by admin on 2012/06/05

upshawdisciple-3 In a simple ceremony at the Seishinkan dojo in New York, John Upshaw was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple in the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. Other disciples present at the event: Michael Calandra and Todd Elihu. Read more

Massimo Neresini discipleship ceremony in April 2012 4

by admin2 on 2012/05/29

Massimo Neresini of Italy is accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s 91th disciple. The ceremony was witnessed by disciples Giuseppe Bon from Italy,Pavel Codl from Prague, and Steven Chan from Canada

Gino Nasato became Chen Zhonghua’s 90th disciple 2

by admin on 2011/12/19

During a weekend workshop in Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada on Dec. 18, 2011, Gino Nasato of Victoria, B.C. Canada became Master Chen Zhonghua’s latest disciple in the lineage of Hong Master Hong Junsheng’s Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method system. Gino is Master Chen Zhonghua’s 90th disciple.

The ceremony was attended by 16 people from Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Seattle, Vancouver Island and Philadelphia.

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Nick Mann accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s 89th disciple 7

by admin on 2011/09/26

In a simple ceremony in Toronto on Sept. 25th, 2011, Nick Mann of Guelph, Ontario became Master Chen Zhonghua’s 89th indoor disciple. Read more

Rion Swanson became Master Chen Zhonghua’s latest disciple! i

by admin on 2011/04/21

In a simple ceremony in the evening of April 20, 2011 in the Hunyuantaiji Academy in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Master Chen Zhonghua inducted Rion Swanson of Edmonton to the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method lineage. The ceremony was officiated by Chen’s earlier disciple Allan Belsheim. Belsheim is also the head instructor of the Edmonton branch. Read more

New Disciples Jesus and Hilda in Puerto Rico on Feb. 13, 2011 i

by Chen Zhonghua Taiji Academy on 2011/02/13

Some photos of Jesus and Hilda’s discipleship ceremony in San Juan. The ceremony was held at the training location which is the Puerto Rico Sport Center. We had to make do with what we had: no chairs or tables. It was the thought that counts. Both Jesus and Hilda are serious students of Practical Method and are sincerely people. I am very happy to have accepted them on the recommendations of Raul, Xavier and Rafael.

Levi Sowers Discipleship on Feb. 3, 2011 5

by admin on 2011/02/07

On Feb. 3, 2011, Chinese New Year, Levi Sowers of Iowa City, Iowa, USA became Master Chen Zhonghua’s 80th indoor disciple in a ceremony in Bentonville, AR. USA. Read more

Dave Dahms and Daniel Mroz discipleship on Nov. 27, 2010 3

by admin on 2010/11/29

On Nov. 27, 2010, Dave Dahms and Daniel Mroz were inducted as disciples of Master Chen Zhonghua in Ottawa, Canada. A private ceremony was held in the Dragon restaurant in Ottawa Saturday evening after the workshop.

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Master Chen Zhonghua accepted new disciples on Daqingshan in China! 10

by admin on 2010/08/11

On August 11, 2010, Master Chen Zhonghua accepted 11 new disciples on Daqingshan, China. They are:

Pavel Codl
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Steven Chan， Canada
Li Huaizhong，China
Nicholas Fung，Hong Kong
Wu Shaozhi，China
Sun Jian，China
Kham Serk Yawnghwe，Canada
Scot Jorgensen，Canada
Charlie Gordon，Canada
Scott Hess，Canada
Jerry Wang，China

The ceremony was chaired by Master Sun Zhonghua and attended by Practical Method and Hunyuan Masters Hong Youyi, Cai Shengye, Yang Yingjian, Ni Yuanhai. Master Liu from Linyi also attended the ceremony.

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Master Chen Zhonghua recognizes Master Bon Giuseppe as his disciple i

by webmaster on 2010/04/27

Xavier Santiago Discipleship i

by Practical Method on 2009/02/06

On February 6, 2009, Xavier Santiago of San Juan was accepted as Master Chen Zhonghua’s disciple through a brief ceremony presided by Raul Pujol. Xavier has been a student of Chen for several years. He became increasingly interested in the Chen Style Taijiquan as taught by Master Chen Zhonghua after attending workshops in Atlanta and Fairfield, IA. Last year, Xavier made trips to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Maple Ridge, BC. Canada to work with Master Chen.
The ceremony marked a milestone in Xavier’s life. He is currently pursuing his studies as a medicine doctor. According to him, Chen Taiji has helped him concentrate in his academic studies and improve his marks.
The ceremony was witnessed by all participants of the San Juan workshop and fellow disciples Humberto Pomales, Raul Pujol, Richard Druitt and Rafael Velilla, all of Puerto Rico.