WHO ARE WE?
We are based in Manchester in the UK
We are affiliated to Tai Chi Schools in Nantong, Shanghai, Ganyu, Guanyun and Lianyungang (Jiangsu Province, China)
We are students of Authentic Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, under the system taught by Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei.
THE BRITISH CHEN STYLE TAI CHI COLLEGE came into being on 1st September 2000, at the suggestion of Master Liu Yong. Liu Yong is an Indoor Student of Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei. In March 2000 Liu Yong came to visit England for five months and recognised a need for a Tai Chi School to teach Authentic Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan. From small beginnings the College continues to expand with students from as far as Mexico, Italy and Turkey now having trained with us!
In 2002 Master Liu Yong accepted the position of "Honorary President" and he continues to build strong links between Chinese Tai Chi students and their British counterparts. British students visit China to train with him every year, and he comes to teach here in the UK.
MAN LIAN TAI CHI CLUB
Man Lian Tai Chi Club opened in Lianyungang, China in August 2003. Master Liu Yong is the President of the club, which has grown from strength to strength. It now has branches in Shanghai, Nantong, Tongzhou, Nanjing, Beijing,and other cities in China. Students from China and abroad can all train here under the watchful eye of Master Liu Yong!
As well as the British Chen Style Tai Chi College, The MAN LIAN TAI CHI CLUB INTERNATIONAL also includes branches in Bangalore India, in Istanbul Turkey, in the South of England in Bournemouth, and also in America.
In 2003 Master Liu Yong and Sue Johnson started a new venture, the "EAST WEST CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTRE" This will help to develop a deeper understanding of Chinese Culture including Calligraphy, painting, music, TCM and even Beijing Opera! Many Tai Chi students find an interest for other related aspects of Chinese Culture and this will enable them to access a wealth of knowledge in China!
Information from Sue johnson
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