12 Facts About Chen Fake

Chen Fake, courtesy name Chen Fusheng, was a Chinese martial artist who taught Chen-style tai chi.

Chen Fake was born and raised in Chen Family Village in Henan province.

In 1928, Chen Fake relocated to Beijing to teach his family's heritage, Chen-style tai chi.

Chen Fake was born in 1887 in Chen Village, located in Wen county, Henan.

Chen Fake was born when his father was in his sixties, and both of his older brothers had already died.

Chen Fake yearned to prove his relatives wrong but feared it might be too late.

Zhaopei did not want to leave his Beijing students so he suggested that they invite his uncle Chen Fake to take his place.

Chen Fake showed a different type of training that at times can include fast vigorous actions and explosive moves.

Chen Fake did not leave any written material indicating his views on the matter of form.

Hong Jungshen observed that Chen Fake changed his teaching method over his thirty-year career.

Chen Fake told Hong to disregard the external appearance of the form and instead focus on the idea that any correct tai chi form should be based on the same fundamental principles, with each element serving a purpose.

Chen Fake attracted and nurtured a group of exceptional students who ensured the preservation and transmission of his knowledge and skills.