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Yang Luchan

Yang Wu-Di / Sifu

Chinese grandmaster and founder of the world's most popular Tai Chi Chuan style (Yang style).

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1799
Date of Death1872
Era19th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleFounder of Yang Style Tai Chi
Active Years1820–1872

Biography

Yang Luchan learned Chen Style Taijiquan in Chenjiagou village. Moving to Beijing, he softened the fast explosive jumps, creating Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and teaching the Imperial Guard.

Associated Martial Arts

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The most widespread form of tai chi in the world, with large fluid movements. Today it is taught mainly for health; most schools do not train its combat content against resistance.