Master Chen Ziqiang

From Chen Village to Madison: A Rare Opportunity to Train with the “Real Deal.”

Our mini series to introduce and to refresh folks on Lao Jia Yi Lu is underway. December may seem far away but it creeps up on you fast. This December, we are bringing the source to you. The Zhong Yi Kungfu Association is profoundly honored to host Master Chen Ziqiang for a 3-day intensive workshop at their new location in Madison, Wisconsin.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to learn Taijiquan at the source?

Some teachers talk about lineage. Master Chen Ziqiang is the lineage. Born and raised in Chenjiagou — the legendary birthplace of Taijiquan — he is the Chief Coach of the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School, the eldest son of Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing, nephew of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, and great-grandson of the legendary Chen Fake. Since 1998, he has been head coach of the school, training champions in forms, weapons, push hands, and full-contact fighting — all divisions he himself won gold in.

His teaching is exactly what you’d hope for from the village: direct, practical, and hands-on. He doesn’t just demonstrate — he puts his hands on you and corrects your structure until you feel it. No mystery, no fluff. His style is renowned for its power and its relentless focus on the combat applications that define original Chen. He bridges deep, internal fundamentals with explosive push hands. The real deal, straight from the source.

A Continuing Legacy

II’ve had the honor of studying with his father, his uncles, and his cousins, and I’m forever grateful to the Chen family for sharing this art with me. My mission is to pass on what I have learned, and there is no better way to honor that lineage than by offering you the chance to train with the source of it. This workshop is a rare opportunity — especially for students in the Midwest, though past workshops have drawn practitioners from all over the world. Spaces are limited, and we expect them to fill quickly.

The workshop:

• Fri 12/4 morning — Standing Posture & Silk Reeling
• Fri 12/4 afternoon through Sat 12/5 — Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine)
• Sun 12/6 — Push Hands (Tuishou), full day

Sessions run 9 am–12 pm and 2–5 pm. $75/session · $140/day · $400 for all three days. Venmo or Zelle.

Where: Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association (new location), 5006 Voges Rd, Madison, WI

Space is limited — scan the QR below or click here —> to Register

Don’t miss this chance to refine your art with a true master from Chen Village.

All levels welcome. Questions? Message me.

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🤛 This Saturday is HERE! Our Taijiquan Mini Series kicks off and I couldn’t be more excited to share this with you all.

We’ll be diving into Chen Style Taijiquan — starting with the foundational standing practice and silk reeling exercises. These are the building blocks that everything else in taiji grows from. Silk reeling alone will change the way you move — developing whole-body coordination, relaxed strength, and that smooth, flowing power taiji is known for. Whether you’re brand new or have some background, you’ll walk away with something tangible.

📅 This Saturday | 9am – Noon (with breaks)
📍 7001 Meier Road, Madison, WI 53718
💵 $25 — and if that’s a barrier, come anyway. We’ll figure it out.
📞 608-354-3439

Here’s what to bring/wear:
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Water bottle
✅ Bug spray (optional but handy)
✅ Comfortable clothes & shoes suitable for grass

See you out there! 🌿

Master Chen Ziqiang is returning to Madison this December! Workshops are tentatively scheduled for December 4–6, and we’ll be focusing on Zhan Zhuang (standing practice), Silk Reeling Exercises, and Lao Jia Yi Lu.
To help you get the most out of training with Master Chen, I’m running a Mini Series of preparatory classes starting June 27 — six Saturday morning sessions covering exactly these foundational practices.
Download the flyer for dates and details, or email me at khiangseow@gmail.com with any questions. I’d also love to hear what you’d like to focus on in December — feel free to reach out!

Note: The correct zip code for 7001 Meier is 53718. If your map app takes you to Middleton, you are on the wrong side of town. If that’s the case, try 3363 Meier Rd.

I came across this post from Master Chen Zhiqiang Facebook account. Master CZQ have shared some of these stories with me in the past but this is organized so well, I decided to save it on my site. The content are not mine, the original was Chinese and Deepseek translated the content. Enjoy reading the amazing stories of these great masters. Note the part about doing the form 30 times a day. How many times do you do the form?

A friend asked me if I had pics to share from my training with CZQ in France and that’s when I realized that I have not been taking pics. I’ve been listening carefully to what he is saying and practicing the corrections he gave me. My understanding of his family’s art has deepen with each correction. He told me that it is easy to mimic what looks right, it is more difficult to know what right is inside. He said not to think too about what the outside looks right. When the inside is correct, the outside with be correct.

The saying about when the student is tardy, the teacher will appear is so accurate. I can take pictures and videos all day long (which one student did) but to truly understand, I have to watch, listen and reflect. I need to discover within myself what’s right and what’s not and ignore what others are seeing or what I’m seeing.

Someone at the seminar asked me how long I’ve been practicing taijiquan and I said I started in 1990 (the year I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease). That’s 33 years ago!!! He said ‘oh, you must be good’. I said  ‘No’. I said, ‘I only get corrections 1 or 2 times a year whenever I get to see CXX or CZQ. The rest of the times I practice the same mistakes again and again.’ Some people think they just need a workshop and they know what taijiquan is. Or, they are upset that we couldn’t finish the form during the 3-day workshop. Pour moi  – only 1 jin gang is enough. Hands on corrections are the best form of corrections for me. I owe CZQ and CXX a lot for my progress.

Yesterday’s correction was minute but profound! At the end of the class Master CZQ asked – how has it changed your form. I said the  changes are huge and I’m now applying that knowledge and feeling to the rest of the movements.

https://www.facebook.com/1042240652/videos/296192672811564/

Sorry this is only through FB.