Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Master Zhao Wei Dong


Master Zhao Wei Dong was born in Yangchuan County, Shanxi Province, China.
He started training in Xingyiquan at the age of 8 with his grandfather Zhao Xu and later with Master Gao Qi Sheng.

Master Gao strongly emphasised the internal aspects of traditional Xingyi and he quickly accepted Zhao Wei Dong as his disciple and 5th generation in the lineage.

In the late 1980s, Master Zhao decided to broaden his knowledge of the internal arts by travelling to the Wudang Mountains. It was there that he met Master Fu Zhong Wen ( Yang family lineage ). He was impressed by Master Fu's internal skill in Taijiquan and became his student and later his close friend and peer.

In 1990, Master Zhao met master Sun Xi Ming ( close friend of the legendary Wu Bin ) from Shandong with whom he studied a wide range of both internal and external boxing.
He trained in Tongbeiquan, Tanglangquan, Chaquan, Changquan, Nanquan plus Sun, Wu, Woo and Chen Style Taijiquan.
He also studied Hebei Xingyiquan with Master He Fu Sheng.


Master Zhao with students in Penang

Finally, in 1995, after 5 years at Wudang Mountains, famous Taoist master Tong Xu took Master Zhao as his disciple.
As 14th generation lineage holder in Xuan Wu ( martial aspects ) and 26th generation in Long Men ( internal aspects such as meditation, herbs, acupuncture, massage etc ) Master Zhao also undertook an in-depth study of Sanfeng Taijiquan ( the earliest form of Taiji, rarely taught correctly outside of Wudang Mountains ).

Since leaving Wudang Shan, Master Zhao has taught all over China. He is currently based in Zhuhai where he teaches both local and foreign students.
Master Zhao's abiding philosophy is to further the knowledge of martial arts and to help improve the health and quality of life of those around him.



" Master Zhao is an extraordinary Martial Artist. His demeanour embodies the true spirit of the internal arts. He's always smiling ( even when explaining how to use his awesome internal power ). He's patient and freely shares knowledge.
As a long time student of Taijiquan, my journey found a home after only 5 minutes in this man's presence". - John.

Click on the link below to see Master Zhao perform a section of the beautiful Zhang Sanfeng or press the 'play' button at the bottom left of the video screen to watch a section of Chen Style tai chi.



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