To celebrate Chinese New Year (and Family Day), the school will be closed on Saturday (Feb 14), Sunday (Feb 15) and Monday (Feb 16). Happy New Year to all and enjoy a great beginning of the Year of the Horse!!! Classes on Tuesday (Feb 17) will be as usual.
为庆祝中国新年（及家庭日），本校将于星期六（2月14日）、星期日（2月15日）和星期一（2月16日）停课。祝大家新年快乐，马年有个精彩的开始！星期二（2月17日）的课程照常进行。
Light of Taichi Summer Camp 2026 Detail Information
PhD in Chinese Martial Arts • 8th Duan Wushu Master • In‑Chamber Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei
Introduction
Dr. Jack Yan is one of the most highly qualified Chen‑style Tai Chi instructors teaching today. His background blends elite martial ranking, academic scholarship, and direct lineage transmission, making him uniquely positioned to guide students through the authentic Chen-family tradition.
With 60 years of martial arts experience, Dr. Yan teaches with clarity, precision, and a deep respect for the cultural heritage of the art.
Credentials & Qualifications
Academic Excellence
- PhD in Chinese Martial Arts
Specializing in Chen-style Tai Chi theory, pedagogy, and internal training methods. - Master’s Degree in English
Ensures clear, accessible communication for international students. - Professor of Tai Chi in Higher Education
Teaches Tai Chi at the university level with academic rigor and structured methodology.
Martial Arts Mastery
- 8th Duan in Chinese Wushu
One of the highest martial ranks awarded in China.
This rank is reserved for top-level masters with decades of contribution to the art. - In‑Chamber Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei
Accepted into the inner lineage of one of the “Four Buddha Warrior Attendants” of Chen-style Tai Chi. - Specialist in Chen-style forms, weapons, push-hands, and internal power training
- International educator and curriculum designer
Lineage & Tradition
Dr. Yan carries the authentic teachings of the Chen family through his discipleship under Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, 19th generation Chen family master and 11th generation inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi. This lineage ensures that every movement, principle, and method taught at TNT Kungfu reflects the true tradition of Chen Village.
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Yan believes Tai Chi should be:
- Authentic — rooted in lineage and tradition
- Precise — taught with technical clarity
- Accessible — structured for beginners
- Deep — integrating martial, cultural, and philosophical elements
- Transformative — improving health, strength, and inner calm
His teaching blends the wisdom of classical Tai Chi with the professionalism of modern education.
Mission
To preserve and transmit authentic Chen-style Tai Chi through a premium, structured, and culturally rich learning experience, accessible to both local and global students.
Chen Family Founders
- Chen Wangting — Founder of Chen-style Tai Chi
- Chen Changxing — Teacher of Yang Luchan
- Chen Fake — Brought Chen-style to Beijing
Modern EraGrandmaster Chen Zhenglei
19th Generation Chen Family
11th Generation Chen-style Tai Chi Inheritor
One of the “Four Buddha Warrior Attendants”
Direct Discipleship
Dr. Jack Yan
In‑Chamber Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei
PhD in Chinese Martial Arts
8th Duan Wushu Master
Professor of Tai Chi
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Inscribed in 2020 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Taijiquan (commonly known as Taichi) is a centuries-old physical practice rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. It is renowned for its graceful, circular movements that flow in harmony with deep, mindful breathing, promoting physical health and mental clarity.
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Tongbei is a comprehensive martial system that incorporates elements of both internal and external martial arts. Its training methods blend fluid, efficient movements with traditional principles that have been passed down through generations.
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