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15th Generation Inheritor

Chen Shiyu

陈师宇 (陈祥文)

Daoist Name: 师宇 (Shiyu)

Director, Wudang Taoist Kung Fu Academy
Wudang Mountain, Hubei
Born Yangxin County, Huangshi, Hubei

Specialties

Wudang Tai ChiBagua PalmXingyiEight ImmortalsXuangong

Achievements & Recognition

  • World Traditional Martial Arts Champion (2008) - Boxing & Staff
  • World Tai Chi Health Conference Champion (2012)
  • Wudang Martial Arts Government Subsidy Inheritor (2010)
  • Tai Chi Choreographer for "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" TV Series (2008)
  • Featured in CCTV Documentary "Tai Chi Wudang"

Biography

Chen Shiyu (also known as Chen Xiangwen) is a 15th generation inheritor of the Wudang Sanfeng Sect and currently serves as Director of the Wudang Taoist Kung Fu Academy. He has fully inherited the traditional Wudang martial arts including Tai Chi, Eight Immortals, Taiyi, Bagua, Xuangong, and Xingyi disciplines.

In 1993, Chen traveled to Wudang Mountain seeking mastery of authentic internal martial arts. In 1996, he was selected as an indoor disciple of Master Zhong Yunlong, gaining access to the sect's most closely guarded teachings.

Chen's competitive achievements include Wudang Sanda Championship (2000), World Traditional Martial Arts Championship (2008), and World Tai Chi Health Conference Championship (2012). He has been featured in multiple CCTV documentaries and served as the Tai Chi choreographer for Zhang Jizhong's "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber."

Dedicated to preserving and spreading Wudang martial arts, Chen has taught students from around the world and appeared in numerous media productions showcasing the beauty and power of traditional Wudang techniques.

Career Timeline

1993

Arrived at Wudang Mountain to study martial arts

1996

Selected as indoor disciple of Master Zhong Yunlong

1998

Joined Wudang Martial Arts Performance Team

2000

Won Wudang Mountain Sanda Championship (52kg)

2003

Featured in CCTV "Sports World" documentary

2008

Tai Chi choreographer for "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" TV series

2008

World Traditional Martial Arts Championship - Boxing & Staff

2010

Awarded Wudang Martial Arts Government Subsidy Inheritor

2012

World Tai Chi Health Conference Champion

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