Chen Zanzhuo is a practitioner and educator of traditional Eastern movement with more than three decades of continuous study and teaching experience.
His work focuses on mobility, breath-led movement, fascia-informed movement principles, body awareness, and mindful movement practices designed to support modern lifestyles.
Raised in a family with deep roots in traditional martial arts, Chen began training at an early age. During his teenage years, he was specially recruited into Jimei University Sports College (formerly Fujian Sports Institute), where he received formal education in traditional martial arts and human movement training.
While studying there, he trained under Professor Gao Chulan, an internationally recognized martial arts educator, international Wushu judge, former Dean of Jimei University Sports College, and former President of the Fujian Wushu Association. This foundation provided him with systematic training in traditional movement systems, body mechanics, and movement education.
Over the course of more than thirty years of practice and teaching, Chen’s focus gradually evolved beyond traditional martial arts performance toward movement-based wellness education that better serves the needs of modern life.
Today, his teaching integrates traditional movement wisdom with contemporary movement principles, including:
- Mobility and movement quality
- Breath-led movement practices
- Fascia-informed movement training
- Postural awareness and body coordination
- Balance and stability development
- Traditional Eastern wellness exercises
- Sustainable daily movement habits
Chen is a 6th-generation inheritor of the Natural Style (Ziranmen) tradition and a long-time practitioner and instructor of Yang-style Tai Chi.
His studies include training under Master Liu Deming, Honorary Chief Coach of the Songshan Shaolin Kung Fu Academy and Head of the Natural Style Kung Fu Academy, as well as Wei Qing, a representative of the Tian Zhaolin lineage of Yang-style Tai Chi.
He is also a member of the Chinese Wushu Association and the World Natural Martial Arts Union.
Throughout his career, Chen has participated in international martial arts exchange programs and has remained committed to exploring how traditional movement wisdom can be adapted to support wellbeing, movement awareness, and everyday life in the modern world.
Our Teaching Framework
Every TaichiSifu® practice follows the same foundation:
Movement.
Breath.
Awareness.
Professional Background & Credentials
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Professional Training & Teaching Background
Certified Tai Chi Training Background
Chen Zanzhuo completed a professional Tai Chi instructor training program organized through the Chinese Wushu (Martial Arts) training system.
This training reflects structured study in traditional Tai Chi principles, movement methods, and teaching foundations.
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Chinese Wushu Association Member
Member of the Chinese Wushu Association, connected with the broader traditional martial arts community in China.
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Professional Training Qualification
Certified Practical Training InstructorFujian Public Security Training System, ChinaThis qualification reflects years of structured training experience in traditional martial arts, body mechanics, and practical movement instruction.
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Membership & Cultural Association
Member of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Organization
Chen Zanzhuo has maintained long-term involvement in traditional martial arts communities and cultural exchange.
