✦ Founder
Wangting Chen
also known as Chen Wang Ting
Created original Tai Chi; spawned all major Tai Chi styles
📍 China⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ c. 1580 – c. 1660
Chen-style Tai ChiMilitary artsTaoist philosophy
Affiliated ·Chen Family Taijiquan Association
Ming Dynasty officer. Combined martial arts with Taoism and TCM.
✦ Founded
Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan
Notable Achievements
Founder of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan; Ming Dynasty military officer; Combined martial arts with Taoist philosophy and TCM; Parent of all Tai Chi styles
Documented Students
Chen Changxing, Chen family generations