Chen Village (陈家沟 Chén Jiā Gōu) This is the birthplace of all Taijiquan (Tai Chi) as we know it today. If Chen Wangting is the 9th generation founder of Taijiquan, it is astounding and noteworthy to know that direct descendants of the 11th generation still live and teach in the same village. This historical place has many legendary Taijiquan masters such as Yang Luchan and Chen Fake. Chen Village is located in central China-- Henan Province, Wenxian County. Taijiquan Schools in Chenjiagou 1.Chen Bing Taiji Academy Headquarters Established in 2008 by Master Chen Bing after he became independent from the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School. He was a former vice president and headcoach at the Chenjiagou Taijiquan School. Due to Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing’s careful consideration, Master Chen Bing was able to take over an original property passed on to an eldest son. It used to be Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing’s house right next to the graveyard of 18th generation Chen Zhaopi. [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 2.Chenjiagou Taijiquan School Chenjiagou Taijiquan School is located in Chenjiagou, Wenxian, Henan Province, China. Since 1979, the school has developed and grown to become a world famous martial arts school. These changes were by masters from the original Chen family. These include Honorary President Chen Xiaowang, President Chen Xiaoxing and Vice President Chen Ziqiang. Master Chen Bing was a former vice president and head coach of this school from 1991 – 2007 before he independently opened his school in 2008. [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 3. Tian Cai Taiji Institutute 19th generation lineage holder Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai’s Taiji school in Chenjiagou. 4. Chen Zhaoshen Taiji School A famous Guandao master Chen Zhaoshen’s school Taiji Ancestral Temple Taiji Ancestral Temple is dedicated to the Chen Family Taijiquan Masters. It includes tombstones of many Chen masters, the tombstones of : Chen Wangting (1600-1690), Chen Changxing (1771-1853) (Laojia - Yilu & Erlu), Chen Zhongxin (1809-1871), Chen Xin (1849-1929), Chen Fake (1887-1957) (Xinjia), Chen Zhaopi (1893-1972) (Laojia), Chen Zhaokui. The genealogy of the Chen family starts with the first patriarch, Chen Bu. [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 The Graveyard of the Chen Family All of the notable Chen Family Taijiquan masters are buried here. It is called Zulin (祖林 Zǔlín). [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 Yang Luchan Study place (杨露禅学拳处) This is the historical house where the founder of Yang Style Taijiquan, Yang Luchan, studied under Chen Changxing (1711-1853). It now houses sculptures and paintings depicting both Chen Changxing and Yang Luchan. Burial Ground of Chen Zhaopi Because there is no mountain in Chenjiagou, people are buried in the ground. Most people are buried in the vicinity of Chenjiagou but most Chen Taijiquan masters ' graves are in the entrance of Chenjiagou village. Chen Zaopei 's grave is located in the back of Chen Xiaoxing's home. People of Chenjiagou have particular love and devotion for Chen Zaopei . [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 The Bridge of Chenjiagou There is a bridge over a brook from which the village's name is derived. Population of Chenjiagou [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 There are around 3,000 people living in the village. The Street of Chenjiagou The main street is lined with shops and open market. [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 2015 Chen Bing Taiji Academy. All Rights Reserved. [email protected] www.ChenBing.org 323 – 735 – 0672 .