CHEN BING

Master Chen Bing (陈炳), widely known by the honorific “Big Dragon” (大龙), is a pivotal 20th-generation representative of the Chen family of Chenjiagou, Henan Province—the birthplace of Taijiquan—and the 12th-generation direct lineage inheritor of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is a direct descendant of Chen Wangting, the founder of Taijiquan, and is regarded as one of the most authoritative figures of the Chen family tradition in the contemporary era.

Master Chen Bing is the only son of Chen Yonghe, the eldest son of Chen Zhaoxu, the 18th-generation head of the Chen family, and the elder brother of Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing. Born into the core lineage of Chen Family Taijiquan, he began his training at the age of six under the direct guidance of his uncles, Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing. Through decades of direct family transmission, disciplined practice, and continuous teaching in Chenjiagou, he developed a level of mastery recognized both within China and internationally.

Within the modern lineage structure of the Chen family, Master Chen Bing is recognized as the senior-most figure among the “Seven Dragons of the Chen Family” (陈家七龙)—a distinguished group of 20th-generation inheritors that includes Chen Jun, Chen Yingjun, Chen Ziqiang, Chen Zijun, Chen Pengfei, and Chen Shiwu. This designation reflects both his generational standing and his comprehensive mastery of the Chen Family Taijiquan system as preserved in Chenjiagou.

In 2025, Master Chen Bing was officially designated a National-Level Representative Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage (Chen Family Taijiquan) (国家级非物质文化遗产代表性传承人 · 陈氏太极拳). This designation represents the highest level of national recognition granted by the People’s Republic of China for the preservation, transmission, and safeguarding of traditional culture. It affirms his role as a national guardian of Chen Family Taijiquan, entrusted with transmitting its authentic knowledge, skills, and cultural values to future generations.

A graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, Master Chen Bing specialized in martial arts studies, human movement science, and sports theory. He holds the credentials of National First-Class Wushu Practitioner, National First-Class Wushu Referee, and is an officially recognized Outstanding Martial Arts Coach of Henan Province. His competitive career includes numerous national and international championships in Taijiquan forms, weapons, and push-hands. In 1997, at the Henan Province Martial Arts Tournament, he earned 1st Place in Taijiquan Forms, Weapons, and Push-Hands, and was formally bestowed the title “Taiji Almighty” (太极全能)—a rare designation reserved for practitioners demonstrating comprehensive mastery across all major Taijiquan disciplines. This achievement stands as a defining milestone in his martial career and a clear testament to the completeness of his technical system.

Beyond competition, Master Chen Bing has made enduring contributions to Taijiquan education, scholarship, and cultural transmission. He has authored and produced authoritative instructional materials on Chen Family Taijiquan forms, push-hands, and martial applications, and has developed refined training systems such as Chen Family Harmony 13-Form and Chen Family Relaxation Practice (Fang Song Gong), preserving classical principles while meeting contemporary training needs.

In 2007, Master Chen Bing founded the Chen Bing Taiji Academy Chenjiagou Headquarters (陈家沟陈炳太极院 / 陈家沟国际太极拳院), an international center dedicated to the preservation and transmission of Chen Family Taijiquan in Chenjiagou. He currently serves as President of the Chenjiagou Taijiquan Association, President of the Chenjiagou International Taiji Academy, and Vice President of the Jiaozuo Chen-style Taijiquan Association. He has also served in public and civic roles, including as a Member of the Henan Provincial People’s Political Consultative Conference, reflecting his long-standing commitment to cultural stewardship and public service.

Internationally, Master Chen Bing has taught extensively across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, conducting seminars and establishing long-term teaching centers in more than 15 countries. In 2008, during a teaching tour in the United States, he organized over 40 charity Taijiquan events to raise relief funds for victims of the Sichuan Earthquake, personally delivering aid and establishing a Taijiquan charitable foundation to support underprivileged youth. Through decades of teaching, public service, and cultural leadership, Master Chen Bing remains deeply committed to ensuring that Chen Family Taijiquan continues to thrive as a living tradition—faithfully preserved, responsibly transmitted, and firmly rooted in Chenjiagou, its source.

1999

• Established the Chen Family Taijiquan Association at Fudan University, Shanghai
   

2000

• Founded the World Chen Family Taijiquan Association 
• Represented the Chen family at the 5th Qi (Ki) Festival, South Korea 
• Began teaching first international students
   

2001

• Invited lecturer at the Japanese Taijiquan Federation 
• Launched the official Chenjiagou website (www.chenjiagou.net)
   

2002–2003

• Head Coach, Henan Provincial Push-Hands Team 
• Invited lecturer at CHA University 
• Appointed Special Study Leader for Taijiquan by Henan Province
   

2004

• First North American tour (Chicago, USA), invited by disciple Bosco Baek 
• Appointed Taijiquan Special Leader by the Chinese International Martial Arts Center (USA) 
• Appointed Bosco Baek as the first overseas branch president of the World Chen Family Taijiquan Association
   

2005

• Chen Family ambassador at the Asian Festival, Columbus, Ohio 
• Featured cover story, Inside Kung Fu magazine
   

2007

• Founded Chen Bing Taiji Academy – Chenjiagou Headquarters (陈炳太极院 / 陈家沟国际太极拳院)
   

2008

• Organized 40+ charity Taijiquan events across the United States for Wenchuan Earthquake relief 
• Personally delivered aid and established ongoing charitable initiatives
   

Present

• Leads international teaching and cultural exchange programs 
• Oversees long-term Chen Bing Taiji Academies and teaching centers in 15+ countries