About Us
Hong Kong Chen Style Tai Chi Academy
Hong Kong Chen Style Taichi Academy was founded by Mr. Simon Leung (Leung Chi Wai), the 13th generation descendant of Chen Style Taichi, in 23 August 2010. With the motto “傳承國粹，修煉身心”(Pass along this Chinese traditional quintessence; Building up our mind and body), the academy aims to efficiently and effectively promote Chen Style Tai Chi in Hong Kong. The Academy is led by Master Zhang Dongwu (Wushu 7th Dan, state senior coach, the 12th generation descendant of Chen Style Taichi) as the President and the Technical Director, Master Xu Qinlan (Wushu 7th Dan, Shaolin Temple 31st generation disciple) as Vice President and Mr. Simon Leung Chi Wai (the 12th generation descendant of Chen Style Taichi) as the Head Coach.
President and Technical Director: Master Zhang Dongwu
Zhang Dongwu, born in the original place of Tai Chi— Chen village in 1970, Wushu 7th Dan (a system of Wushu evaluation), state senior coach, one of “Ten Outstanding Tai Chi Elites”, one of direct line prominent apprentices of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, skillful in Tai Chi Kungfu and has original view on training and actual combat technique. Master Zhang is now President of Zhengzhou Dongwu Taiji Training Institute, the Chief Director of Zhang Dongwu Taiji College in France, the Special Head Coach of the Chen Chen Taijiquan Center, the Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Chen Style Taijiquan General Assembly, the Deputy Secretary General of Henan Chenshi Taijiquan Association and the Director of the Technical Training Department, Vice President of Chen Style Taijiquan Association of Jiaozuo City.
Vice President: Master Xu Qinlan
Xu Qinlan, born in Shandong Yucheng in 1971, Wushu 7th Dan, Shaolin Temple 31st generation disciple. She is currently the Executive Vice President of Henan Dongwu Taijiquan Training Institute, the general manager of Henan Dongwu Taiji Culture Communication, the director of Henan Shaolin Boxing Research Association, the executive director of Henan Chenshi Taijiquan Association, and the honorary dean of Zhang Dongwu Taiji College in France. At the age of 6, Xu Qinlan started practising Shaolin kungfu from her father(素法大師). Later, she learned from Shaolin Temple 30th generation abbot(素喜法師). In 1988, during her postgraduate study in the martial arts institute of Henan University, Master Xu started to learn Chen Style taichi from Master Zhang Dongwu. After more than 30 years of martial art practicing, she becomes more and more skillful and her forms are neat and beautiful. Master Xu is also magnificent at nine-section whip, taichi fan, taichi sword and wudang sword.
Vice President: Master Xu Qinlan
Xu Qinlan, born in Shandong Yucheng in 1971, Wushu 7th Dan, Shaolin Temple 31st generation disciple. She is currently the Executive Vice President of Henan Dongwu Taijiquan Training Institute, the general manager of Henan Dongwu Taiji Culture Communication, the director of Henan Shaolin Boxing Research Association, the executive director of Henan Chenshi Taijiquan Association, and the honorary dean of Zhang Dongwu Taiji College in France. At the age of 6, Xu Qinlan started practising Shaolin kungfu from her father(素法大師). Later, she learned from Shaolin Temple 30th generation abbot(素喜法師). In 1988, during her postgraduate study in the martial arts institute of Henan University, Master Xu started to learn Chen Style taichi from Master Zhang Dongwu. After more than 30 years of martial art practicing, she becomes more and more skillful and her forms are neat and beautiful. Master Xu is also magnificent at nine-section whip, taichi fan, taichi sword and wudang sword.
Academy Founder & Head Coach: Simon Leung (Leung Chi Wai)
Simon Leung (Leung Chi Wai), born in Hong Kong in 1975, professional information system auditor(CISA,CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor), Wushu 5th Dan, 13th generation successor of Chen Style Tai Chi, one of the elite disciple of Master Zhang Dongwu.
– 13th generation successor of Chen Style Tai Chi
– Disciple of Master Zhang Dongwu
– 5th Duan in Chinese National Wushu Association Duan Wei System
– International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) – Civilian Self Defense Krav Maga Instructor (Graduate Level 1)
– China Henan Chen Zhenglei Chenjiagou Taiji Academy – Certified Instructor
– Hong Kong Wushu Union – Certified Instructor
– Hong Kong Coaching Committee(HKCC) – Certified Instructor
– Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (HKPFA) – Children Fitness Instructor
2004 Hong Kong Ren’aitang Industrial and Commercial Bank of China International Taijiquan (Charity) Exchange Conference
– Gold Model in Men’s Traditional Chen Style Taijiquan
2006 Tai Chi Culture Invitational Tournament
– Champion in Men’s Tai Chi Chuan
2006 The 8th Shenzhen Traditional Wushu Competition
– First Prize in Traditional Chen Style Taijiquan
– First Prize in Traditional Chen Style Taiji Sword
2006 Sha Tin Festival – Sha Tin Martial Arts Open Tournament
– Champion in Men’s Tai Chi Chuan
2009 Wong Tai Sin District Tai Chi Competition
– Referee
2010 The 1st Hong Kong Chinese Kung Fu International Tournament
– Referee
2011 Sha Tin Festival Martial Arts Elite Championship
– Champion in M31 Men’s Tai Chi Chuan
– Champion in M31 Men’s Tai Chi Sword
Coaching Team
Kan Hon Kong
Retired civil engineer, passionate about sports, keen on rowing and dragon boat racing. Also as a Tai Chi lover, he started learning Yang style and Wu style taichi. In 2006, Kan started learning Chen Style taichi from Simon Leung. He has also enhanced his taichi skill with Masters Zhang Dongwu, Xu Qinlan and Fu Nengbin. Participated in many Hong Kong taichi tournaments and achieved excellent results:
- 2009 Hong Kong Internal Kung Fu Championship – Second Runner-up in Chen Style Taijiquan Group D
- 2013 Hong Kong Internal Kung Fu Open Championship – First Prize in of Taiji and Taiji sword (Elderly Group)
- 2015 Hong Kong Internal Kung Fu Open Championship – First Prize in of Taiji and Taiji sword (Elderly Group)
Siu Yeung Fai
Siu loves martial arts and has been practising Yang style Taijiquan. Since 2006, he started learning Chen Style taichi from Simon Leung. He also studied with Zhang Dongwu, a famous teacher of Chen Taijiquan. He has also enhanced his taichi skill with Masters Zhang Dongwu and participated in many Hong Kong taichi tournaments:
- 2010 Hong Kong Internal Kung Fu Championship – Runner-up in Chen Style Taijiquan
- 2010 Traditional Wushu Open Third – Second Runner-up in Chen Style Taijiquan
- 2011 Shatin Festival Martial Arts Elite Championship (M46) – Runner-up in Chen Style Taijiquan
- 2011 Traditional Kung Fu Tai Chi and Lions International Invitational Tournament – Silver Award
- 2012 Shatin Martial Arts Open – Runner-up in Taiji and Taiji sword
- 2013 Hong Kong Traditional Wushu Federation – Hong Kong Wushu Open Competition – Gold Award
- 2013 Hong Kong Wushu Elite Competition – Gold Medal
- 2015 Hong Kong Open Tai Chi Championship – Gold Award in Traditional Tai Chi
Chan Kwok Wai
Chan is a primary school teacher. He has been practising martial arts since childhood. He has learned Wing Chun, Hung Kuen, Yang Style Taiji, Praying Mantis, especially good at Choi Lee Fat. In 2013, he started learning Chen Style taichi from Simon Leung. His goal is to combine his internal and external kungfu, and form his unique martial art:
- Hong Kong Chinese National Dragon and Lions Club – Permanent Member
- Choi Lee Fat (Joe Kwong) Lion Dance Kung Fu Club (Hong Kong Chinese University New Asia Kung Fu Club) – Kung Fu Coach
- The Hong Kong Tai Chi Association – Certified Chen Style Tai Chi Coach
- The 21st Hong Kong Open Kung Fu Tournatment – Second runner-up in long weapon
- 2014 Chinese Martial Arts International Elite Competition – Gold medal in Chen Style Taiji Sword
- 2016 Hong Kong Chinwoo Shaolin Martial Arts Team Tournament – Merit award in Bagua Broadsword