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Zhaobao Taijiquan 趙堡太極拳
ChinaEast AsiaInternal / HealthChinese Internal
A tai chi tradition from Zhaobao town, a few km from Chen Village. Lineage claims trace back to Jiang Fa and Wang Zongyue; Chen Qingping is a key figure. Includes the He style sub-branch.
Key characteristics
- Small, medium and large frames
- Highly spiralling, low postures
Forms & curriculum
- 75 posture long form
- Zhaobao He style
What training looks like
Training usually begins with standing posture (zhan zhuang), breathing and slow solo forms. Partner drills such as push hands come later, followed by applications and weapons. Progress shows up as relaxation, root and coordination rather than belts.
Questions to ask a school
- Is the teacher's lineage clear, and are they open about it?
- Can you watch or try a class first?
- Are seated or adapted options offered?
- How is class time split between forms, standing and partner work?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1600s–1700s, Zhaobao village near Chenjiagou (Jiang Fa / Chen Qingping) |
| Family | Chinese Internal |
| Type | Internal / Health |
Where to learn
- Zhaobao Taijiquan Association – Zhaobao, Wen County, Henan, China
- Zhong Yunlong – Wudang Mountains, Hubei, China
- Yuan Xiugang – Wudang Mountains, Hubei, China
- USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy – Shifu Heng Chao – 969 Federal Blvd, Denver, Colorado, United States
- Purple Cloud Palace (Zixiao Gong), Wudang – Wudang Mountains, Hubei, China
- Five Immortals Temple (Wuxian Guan), Wudang – Wudang Mountains, Hubei, China
- White Cloud Temple (Baiyun Guan) – Beijing, China
- Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat – Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
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