Wu Chien Chuan (1870–1942) learned Tai Chi Chuan from his father Wu Chuan Yu (1834–1902), who was a student of Yang family. At the time that Wu Chuan Yu was teaching, the art was yet known by the family names that distinguished the different styles of Tai Chi Chuan. Wu Chien Chuan became known as the founder of the Wu Family style of Tai Chi Chuan.

Wu Chien Chuan started teaching publicly in 1914 at the Beijing Physical Culture Research Institute, and later at the famous Ching Wu Martial Arts School. He eventually settled in Shanghai and set up the Chien Chuan Tai Chi Chuan Association where there is still an established branch of the school.

The legacy of Wu Chen Chuan has been carried on by his descendants such as Wu Kung Yi, Wu Kung Cho, Wu Ying Hua and her husband Ma Yueh Liang. Today, thousands of students have learned the Wu Family style of Tai Chi Chuan throughout the world.

Below is the book on Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan authored by Wu Yinghua, the daughter of Wu Chien Chuan. This is a must have book for the Wu Tai Chi enthusiast as a link to the past teachings of the old masters! Click on the image below to see more.

If you enjoyed this wonderful Tai Chi Video, please click on the “Like” button!

Don’t forget to leave a comment!