Our lineage can be traced to Yang Lu Chan, founder of Yang style Tai Chi Ch’uan.
Why does lineage matter?
Understanding the lineage of a martial arts school provides insight into the authenticity and quality of their teachings.
Yang Style Tai Chi Ch’uan is deeply rooted in centuries-old traditions, and its effectiveness lies in the transmission of knowledge from master to student through a direct lineage.
Knowing the lineage allows practitioners to trace the teachings back to the original source, ensuring that the techniques and principles taught remain true to the traditional form.
Tai Chi Fist Lineage
Dual Symmetrical Yang Style (Sections 1-6; 9)
- 1st generation: Yáng Lùchán 楊露禪
- 2nd generation: Yáng Jiànhóu 楊健侯
- 3rd generation: Yáng Shǎohóu 楊少侯
- 4th generation: Tián Zhàolín 田兆麟
- 5th generation: Shī Diàoméi 施調梅
- 6th generation: Tchoung Ta Tchen 鍾大振
- 7th generation: Harvey Kurland
- 8th generation: Stephen Bay
Yang Style Tai Chi San Shou (Sections 7-8)
- 1st generation: Yáng Lùchán 楊露禪
- 2nd generation: Yáng Jiànhóu 楊健侯
- 3rd generation: Yáng Shǎohóu 楊少侯
- 4th generation: Xióng Yǎnghé 熊養和
- 5th generation: Tchoung Ta Tchen 鍾大振
- 6th generation: Harvey Kurland
- 7th generation: Stephen Bay
Guang Ping Yang Style Tai Chi
- 1st generation: Yáng Lùchán 杨露禅
- 2nd generation: Yang Banhou 楊班侯
- 3rd generation: Wang Jiaoyu
- 4th generation: Kuo Lien Ying
- 5th generation: Harvey Kurland
- 6th generation: Stephen Bay