Joseph Chen Zhonghua, known by his courtesy name Dongliang is a Chinese martial arts practitioner, teacher, and author from Shandong, China.
15 Facts About Chen Zhonghua
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In 2005, Chen Zhonghua was designated by Hong family as the International Standard-Bearer of Hong's Practical Method, during a ceremony held in Jinan.
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Chen Zhonghua was born in 1961 in Wulian County, Shandong province, China.
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Chen Zhonghua sought training from several local martial arts masters and delved into various traditional styles, including Tongbeiquan, Bajiquan and Chaquan.
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In 1979, Chen Zhonghua was admitted to the Department of Foreign Languages, Shandong University in Jinan.
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Chen Zhonghua Fake himself was a well-known martial artist and the first to teach Chen Zhonghua-style tai chi to the general public.
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In 1985, Chen Zhonghua made the decision to emigrate to Regina, Saskatchewan, in order to pursue his master's degree in linguistics at the University of Regina.
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Chen Zhonghua eventually decided to dedicate himself to teaching martial arts full-time.
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In 2002, Chen Zhonghua authored "The Way of Hunyuan", an introductory text for this training system.
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Three years later, in 2005, it was collectively agreed upon within the group that Joseph Chen Zhonghua would serve as the 'International Standard Bearer' responsible for all activities related to the Practical Method outside of China.
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Joseph Chen Zhonghua has dedicated himself to the promotion of the traditional martial art of Chen-style tai chi.
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Chen Zhonghua has conducted teaching engagements in various locations across the United States, such as New York Arizona, Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Chen Zhonghua's impact has been felt in regions like Australia, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong and Singapore, where he has disciples dedicated to the Practical Method.
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In 2006, Joseph Chen Zhonghua established a school in Daqingshan, a mountain vacation resort in Shandong, China.
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In 2013, Chen Zhonghua hosted the inaugural International Taijiquan Festival on Daqingshan.