Grand Master Wang Xian was born in 1944 in the village of
Chenjiagou, Wenxian, in the province of Henan, China. He is one
of the best disciples of 18th generation Chen-style Taiji
successors, the Great Masters Chen Zhaopi and Chen Zhaokui and
is one of the most notable representatives of the 19th
generation successors today.
Grand Master Wang holds the positions of China National High
Grade Wushu Coach and Head Coach of the Wenxian Taijiquan
Training Centre, Vice Secretary-General of the Wenxian
International Taijiquan Research and Competition, Director of
the Wenxian, Chenjiagou Martial Arts Training Institute, and is
Head Coach and Head Advisor to Taijiquan Associations in Japan,
France, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, Greece, and in almost
every province in China. He is also Vice Dean of the Henan
University Athletics Department, Honorary Famous Lecturer of
Henan Teachers University, and Executive Council member of the
Henan Province Tourist Association.
He has won the All-China National Push Hands and Forms
Championships on many occasions. Since 1983 he has brought up
many outstanding students. His students have won hundreds of
gold and silver medals in China and International Push Hands and
Forms Competitions. His second son, Master Wang Zhanjun, stands
undefeated in Push Hands Competitions since 1993.
Grand Master Wang has made several visits to Japan, France,
Spain, Holland, Switzerland, and other countries to pass on his
skill and knowledge. The brother of the Emperor of Japan once
invited Wang Xian as an honoured guest to the Imperial Palace.
The Mayor of Osaka, Japan presented Wang Xian with a Golden Key
to the City and made him an honorary citizen. He has also been a
guest of France's President Chirac. Wang Xian has published
three books, more than seven videos and written many articles
regarding Chen's Taijiquan. |