Chen Changxing
14th Generation Master
Chinese 14th-generation Chen family grandmaster who famously broke tradition to teach Yang Luchan.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1771
Date of Death1853
Era18th–19th century
Country of Origin
China
ChinaRank / TitleChen Taiji Lineage Holder / Teacher of Yang Luchan
Active Years1800–1853
Biography
Chen Changxing codified the Old Frame (Lao Jia) of Chen Style Taijiquan in Chenjiagou. His decision to teach outsider Yang Luchan initiated the historic global expansion of Tai Chi.