The T'ai Chi Transformation

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Benefits of T'ai Chi

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We find heaven on earth ...

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In T'ai Chi practice, we find heaven on earth, and make extraordinary inside amid ordinary outside.

We manifest the chi of the Universal ...

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In Push, we manifest the chi of the Universal, and express it through our fingertips.

We gather the chi of the Universal ...

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In Holding the Ball, we gather the chi of the Universal, and hold it within us.

Helen Liang does T'ai Chi 48 Form

Helen Liang does T'ai Chi 24 Form

Liang Shou-Yu introduces T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang is one of the recipients of the Coach of Excellence title, given only to the most outstanding Chinese martial arts instructors by the People's Republic of China. 

Grandmaster Liang's martial arts ancestry originated five generations ago. He started his traditional Emei kungfu and Qigong training with his grandfather in 1948. Through the introduction of his grandfather, Grandmaster Liang then sought out other renowned masters and other styles from Shaolin and Wudang. In the early sixties, Grandmaster Liang began his study and research in the few major styles of Taiji such as Yang, Chen, Sun, and Wu style, Buddhist Esoteric Qigong, and Taoist Qigong. Grandmaster Liang had many times been a gold medalist in Wushu and Taiji competitions held in Sichuan province. Representing Sichuan province, he very often entered into highly competitive national and international competitions and won many gold medals. He was also a many-time gold medalist in Chinese wrestling, weight lifting and gymnastics competitions. In Sanshou and Taiji Push Hands competitions organized by non government sponsored communities, he was undefeated in all events he competed in. In the early sixties, he began his career as a university Wushu coach. His skill coupled with his kindness, generosity, sense of humour, and a ready smile had earned him the friendship and the heart of countless numbers of people. 

Grandmaster Liang had been a many-time judge for the Chinese provincial and national professional Wushu competitions. Upon immigrating to Canada, Grandmaster Liang was elected head coach of the first Canadian National Wushu Team in 1985. Competing in the first world Wushu tournament in China that year, the Canadian team finished third. In 1986, in a tournament involving 28 nations, his Canadian team placed second, next only to the powerful China team. The Canadian success story shocked the Chinese nation, and news of their outstanding accomplishment spread throughout China. 

Grandmaster Liang has many times been the head judge or the chairman of the judging team for national and international Wushu tournaments. He formerly held the positions of Chairman of Wushu, Taiji, Qigong instruction at the University of British Columbia Physical Education and Recreation Department. In 1987, Grandmaster Liang formally established the Shouyu Liang Wushu, Taiji and Qigong Institute in Vancouver,Canada. A year later he went on to found the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association (IWSD) and was selected as the Chairperson. Today, still chaired by Grandmaster Liang, the IWSD has created branches in more than 20 countries around the world. 

In 1994, Grandmaster Liang led the North American Marital Arts Exhibition Team with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming for a friendship performance tour to ten major cities in China. His team received a warm welcome by the people and government of China. While in China, the team also competed in the international Wushu Competition held in Shanghai, for which 32 nations were represented. Grandmaster Liang's team received 42 out of 56 gold medals awarded to the competitors.

Chen Shiyu: Wudang Liang Yi Quan

The rhythm and expressions are more about fajing for Master Chen Shiyu, as he performs Wudang Liang Yi Quan.
 

Chen Shiyu: Wudang T'ai Chi 108

Master Chen Shiyu moves in gentle eddies in the still air of brick, grass and foothills, performing Wudang T'ai Chi 108.
 

Chen Shiyu (2) Wudang T'ai Chi 28

Deeply concentrated and centered is Master Chen Shiyu amid flute and strings, as he performs Wudang T'ai Chi 28.
 

Chen Shiyu (1) Wudang T'ai Chi 28

Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang T'ai Chi 28 in the space between plant sprawl and brick ruins.
 

Chen Shiyu (2) Wudang T'ai Chi 13

Can we not say that Master Chen Shiyu - performing Wudang T'ai Chi 13 - simply follows The Way of Nature (i.e. Tao)?
 

Chen Shiyu (1) Wudang T'ai Chi 13

Amid rising steam, lush broad leaves, and singing birds, Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang T'ai Chi 13.
 

Chen Shiyu: Wudang Xuan Wu Quan

In the long shadows of late afternoon, Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang Xuan Wu Quan - Liang Yi Quan.
 

Chen Shiyu: Wudang Fuhu Quan

Graceful yet powerful is Master Chen Shiyu, as he performs Wudang Fuhu Quan.
 

Chen Shiyu (2) Wudang T'ai Chi Sword

On a grassy clearing, amid fog and shadow gray hills, Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang T'ai Chi Sword.
 

Chen Shiyu (1) Wudang T'ai Chi Sword

Soft and relaxed, centered and rooted is Master Chen Shiyu, as he performs Wudang T'ai Chi Sword.
 

Chen Shiyu: Wudang Qi Gong (Dragon Form)

Gracefully and steadily on a wooden and wire bridge, Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang Qigong (Dragon Form).
 

Chen Shiyu: Wudang Qi Gong (Turtle Form)

Amid lush hillsides and foliage, Master Chen Shiyu performs Wudang Qigong (Turtle Form).