Sifu H. Won Gim

Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan

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No! This is not yet another modern version of "Tofu style Tai Chi" which offers neither "power" nor vitality. Our style, the Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, is taught & practiced according to the teachings of Master Chu, Gin-Soon of Boston & the late Grandmaster Yang, Sau-Chung -- the eldest son of the world famous Yang, Cheng-Fu.

We do not teach the power, energy, & fighting principles of Chen style, Xingyi, Shaolin, western boxing, Karate, etc.; nor do we teach the water-downed versions that are created by the dubiously unqualified people.

The principles "internal power" of the authentic Tai Chi Chuan are unique. So unique is its internal power that the authentic Tai Chi Chuan does not need any help from other styles, whatsoever. As for the martial art applications, the authentic Tai Chi Chuan has its own unique system of defensive & offensive techniques based upon the principles of internal power (Peng Jing). In fact, combining with other styles -- whether it be western boxing body mechanics, Shaolin white crane shaking strikes, Chen style's waist snapping movement; Yichuan's standing meditation, or Aikido's unbendable arm -- absolutely prevents the practitioners from understanding the internal principles of the authentic Tai Chi Chuan. Therefore, there is no need for importing other martial arts' principles unless there is lack of understanding.

To understand the authentic Tai Chi Chuan, one must truly understand the principles of "Steel Wrapped in Cotton", "Borrowing Energy", "Stillness in Motion", etc. Moreover, the understanding of these principles is derived by the profound method of "Dynamic/Power pushing hands". Without these principles, whatever he/she is doing CANNOT be the authentic Tai Chi Chuan. It is merely imitation, at best, & not the famous & powerful authentic Tai Chi Chuan of Yang, Lu-Chan & his family.

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Master Gin-Soon Chu, who is the current 5th generation lineage & the second disciple of Grandmaster Yang, Sau-Chung, started to teach & propagate the knowledge of the Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan throughout North America in 1969. Since then, he has been teaching authentic Tai Chi Chuan in Boston, MA.

Sifu H. Won Gim has been studing the Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan for 23 years with Master Gin-Soon Chu. With Master Chu's permission, Sifu Gim teaches the only authorized Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan in NYC*, for the last 7 years.

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*As of October of 1997, H. Won Tai Chi Institute is the only authorized Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, granted by Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation USA, in New York or New Jersey state.  

The current assistant instructors of H. Won Tai Chi Institute are as follows:

Howie Wang
Elaine Ng
Sergey Chernyshev
Eugene Tyurin
Jesse Brossa

Day Classes

Levels

Hours

Monday & Thursday

Beginner

11:00 - 1:00 pm

Group Form

12:40 pm

Advanced

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Saturday

Beginner

Noon - 2 pm

Group Form

Advanced

2:00 - 5 pm