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The History of He Taiji Quan


As one style of the traditional Chinese Taiji, He Taiji Quan was founded in the late Qing Wen County, Zhao Bao in Henan Province by Taiji Quan masters, He Zhaoyuan(1810 - 1890).As a result, from region to region, it was also known as Zhao Fort Taiji Quan. Besides the main points of general things about He Taiji Quan, in theory, technology, techniques, and physical health, it also has its own unique characteristics.


We never fail to notice that He Taiji Quan absolutely is predicated on theory of "Book of Changes", which reflect natural round living spirit. What’s more, He Taiji Quan emphasizes the natural activity, and never ceases to relaxing our mental and physic sides, which contribute to success in the natural features.


He Zhaoyuan, was born in one of the trillion-born Chinese family, moreover, he spent all of his childhood in learning literature and medicine. In 1825, He Zhaoyuan was under the tutelage of martial arts, Chen Qingping boxer, in this town. Under the influence of Taiji Quan, he combines the medical theory and the practical activity. So that, a perfect combination of theory and practice, He Taiji Quan, was created.