Master Liu Yong
Liu Yong began to study Tai Chi in 1987 under Master Gou Kong Jie. He was introduced to Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei in 1993, where his training was intensified.
On 1st December 1996 he was officially accepted as an "Indoor" student of the Grandmaster.
In 1998 he assisted the Grandmaster in making a TV documentary about Tai Chi.
In 1999 he assisted the Grandmaster as a coach at the First International Advanced Training Course, for Tai Chi students, held in Handan, Hebei.
In 2000 a TV documentary was made about Master Liu Yong, in his home town, he made his first visit to England, and he accompanied Grandmaster Chen to teach in Korea.
In 2001 he again assisted Grandmaster Chen on the Third International High Class Tai Chi Training Course, which was held in Zhengzhou.
On 1st December 1996 he was officially accepted as an "Indoor" student of the Grandmaster.
In 1998 he assisted the Grandmaster in making a TV documentary about Tai Chi.
In 1999 he assisted the Grandmaster as a coach at the First International Advanced Training Course, for Tai Chi students, held in Handan, Hebei.
In 2000 a TV documentary was made about Master Liu Yong, in his home town, he made his first visit to England, and he accompanied Grandmaster Chen to teach in Korea.
In 2001 he again assisted Grandmaster Chen on the Third International High Class Tai Chi Training Course, which was held in Zhengzhou.
In 2002 he came back to England to teach students of the British chen Style tai Chi College, and accepted the position of "Honorary President"
In 2001, 2002 and 2003 British students went out to China to train with him.
Master Liu Yong lives in Lianyungang, in Jiangsu, China.
He spends every day teaching Tai Chi, as he is the President and foremost instructor of the Manlian Tai Chi Club, China.
At week-end he travels to other cities developing and expanding Tai Chi. He has over 3000 students in Lianyungang, Shanghai, Nantong, Tongzhou, Nanjing, Xiamen and many other cities throughout China. He has often been featured on Chinese TV in Documentaries and in the major newspapers in China.
Internationaly recognised, Master Liu Yong has students from Korea, Australia, Italy, Hong Kong, Turkey, India, Switzerland, America, Britain and in 2003 a group of students came from Japan to train with him!
In 2003 he opened the MANLIAN TAI CHI CLUB in Lianyungang. This has created a centre for Tai Chi enthusiasts to train in China to the highest level!
He spends every day teaching Tai Chi, as he is the President and foremost instructor of the Manlian Tai Chi Club, China.
At week-end he travels to other cities developing and expanding Tai Chi. He has over 3000 students in Lianyungang, Shanghai, Nantong, Tongzhou, Nanjing, Xiamen and many other cities throughout China. He has often been featured on Chinese TV in Documentaries and in the major newspapers in China.
Internationaly recognised, Master Liu Yong has students from Korea, Australia, Italy, Hong Kong, Turkey, India, Switzerland, America, Britain and in 2003 a group of students came from Japan to train with him!
In 2003 he opened the MANLIAN TAI CHI CLUB in Lianyungang. This has created a centre for Tai Chi enthusiasts to train in China to the highest level!
UK VISIT 2005
In March 2005 Master Liu Yong made his fourth visit to the UK, hosted by the British Chen Style Tai Chi College. The students appreciated his talks on "Tai Chi Theory" and "Acupressure Massage for Health". There were workshops on Lao Jia yi lu, the Sabre (dan dao), the Sword (dan jian) and Pushing Hands (tui shou). This time there was also a class on Chinese Calligraphy!
He was pleased to see the progress made by many of the British Chen Style Tai Chi College students since his previous visit.
The final week of his vist was spent in Bournmouth, meeting students from Brighton, Southampton and local clubs.
Pictured above with Brendon Burnett, Senior Instructor of the Man Lian Tai Chi Club South of England
In March 2005 Master Liu Yong made his fourth visit to the UK, hosted by the British Chen Style Tai Chi College. The students appreciated his talks on "Tai Chi Theory" and "Acupressure Massage for Health". There were workshops on Lao Jia yi lu, the Sabre (dan dao), the Sword (dan jian) and Pushing Hands (tui shou). This time there was also a class on Chinese Calligraphy!
He was pleased to see the progress made by many of the British Chen Style Tai Chi College students since his previous visit.
The final week of his vist was spent in Bournmouth, meeting students from Brighton, Southampton and local clubs.
Pictured above with Brendon Burnett, Senior Instructor of the Man Lian Tai Chi Club South of England
Information from Sue Johnson
bravenet.com