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MASTER CHEN BING
The 'Big Dragon' (大龍) and Esteemed 20th Generation Luminary of the Chen Family
Master Chen Bing (陳炳), distinguished as the "Big Dragon" (大龍), is a pivotal 20th generation representative of the illustrious Chen family and serves as the 12th generation direct lineage leader of Chen Family Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). As a direct descendant of the Taijiquan creator, Chen Wangting (陳王廷), he was recognized by the Chen Village Committee in 2006 as the foremost "Heavenly King" amongst the esteemed "Chen Village Eight Heavenly Kings" (陈家沟八大天王).
Hailing from Chenjiagou (陳家溝) in Henan Province, China, the acknowledged cradle of Taijiquan, Chen Bing was born in March 1971. He is the sole progeny of Chen Yonghe (陳永和), the elder sibling of Grand Masters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing. At a tender age of six, his initial training in Chen Taijiquan was under the tutelage of his renowned uncle, Chen Xiaowang. Significantly, Master Chen Bing stands as the senior-most member of the 20th generation Chen Family "Seven Dragons," a lineage that also encompasses figures like Chen Jun, Chen Yingjun, Chen Ziqiang, Chen Zijun, Chen Pengfei, and Chen Shiwu.
Esteemed globally, Chen Bing has been bestowed the title "Taiji Almighty" (太極全能), a recognition of his manifold awards. He is revered as a "Chinese Intangible Cultural Asset of Taijiquan." A distinguished alumnus of the Shanghai University of Sports, and having served as the vice-mayor of Chen Village, he is the visionary founder and president of the Chen Bing Taiji Academy located in Chenjiagou, Henan Province, China.
Operating his principal academy in Chenjiagou, Master Chen Bing continues to mentor students personally. Emulating his esteemed uncle, Grand Master Chen Xiaowang, he has been unwavering in his commitment to conducting seminars across Europe, North America, and Asia, championing the authentic essence of the Chen family's venerable Taijiquan tradition.
More than his remarkable prowess and unmatched skill, it is Master Chen Bing's humility, amiable demeanor, clarity in instruction, and gentle nature that establishes him as one of the Chen family's most esteemed, approachable, forward-thinking, and influential ambassadors. Internationally sought-after by Taiji aficionados, he is undeniably amongst the defining Taiji maestros of the contemporary era.
Master Chen Bing is acknowledged as the inaugural king among the "Chen Village Eight Heavenly Kings" (陈家沟八大天王), succeeding the revered "Chen Village Four Diamonds" (陈家沟四大金刚) - Grand Masters Chen Xiaowang, Wang Xian, Zhu Tiancai, and Chen Zhenglei.
CREDENTIALS OF MASTER CHEN BING
MEDALS & AWARDS
1990 - Jiaozuo Taijiquan Tournament - Taijiquan Form, Taiji Sword, and Push-Hands 1st place
1993, 1998, 2000 - Henan Wenxian International Taijiquan Tournament 1st place
1995, 1996, 1997 - Henan Province Taijiquan Competition - Push-Hands 1st place
1995, 1996, 1998, 2000 - China National Wushu Taijiquan Championship - Push-Hands 1st place
1996 - Henan Province Wenxian International Taijiquan Platform Martial Arts - 70kg 1st place
1997 - Henan Province Martial Arts Tournament Taijiquan - earned the name of ‘Taiji Almighty’in forms, weapons and Push-Hands 1st place
2001 - Hainan International Taijiquan Tournament - 1st place
GOVERNING POSITIONS
President of Chen Bing Taiji Academy
President of the World Chen Family Taijiquan Association
Vice Principal of Chenjiagou Taijiquan School (2000-2006)
Head instructor of Chenjiagou Taijiquan School (1989-2000)
Former Vice Mayor of Chenjiagou (Chen Village), Henan Province, China
Professor Emeritus of the Shanghai Fudan Taijiquan Association
Adviser of the Japan Chen Style Taijiquan Federation
Honorary Teacher of the Hubei Province Yichang Taijiquan Association
Chen Village 8 Heavenly Kings (2006)
DEGREE
B.A. in Physical Education (Shanghai University)
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
1999 - Established the ‘Association of Taiijquan’at Shanghai Fudan University
2000 - Founded the ‘World Chen Family Taijiquan Association’- his first visit to a foreign country, Master Chen was invited by the ‘5th Ki (Qi) Festival’in South Korea to represent the Chen family. He taught his first students there.
2001 - Lectured at the Japanese Taijiquan Federation by invitation and launched the official Chenjiagou (Chen Village) website: www.chenjiagou.net
2002 - Head coach of Henan Province Push-Hands team at the Henan International Martial Arts Championship. The team earned 2 gold medals and 1 bronze medal.
2003 - Lectured at the Cha University (formerly Pochun Joongmun Medical School). Appointed by Henan Province to be a ‘Special Study Leader’ for Taijiquan.
2004 - Invited by his disciple, Bosco Baek, to Chicago, USA – Master Chen Bing’s first North American tour. He was appointed ‘Taijiquan Special Leader’ by the Chinese International Martial Arts Center in the U.S. He appointed Bosco Baek as the first branch president of the World Chen Family Taijiquan Association (now Chen Bing Taiji Academy).
2005 - Participated in the Asian Festival in Columbus, Ohio as an ambassador of the Chen family. In the same year, Master Chen graced the cover of Inside Kung-Fu magazine and was the periodical‟s feature story.
2006 - Master Chen was appointed Head coach for the Wenxian Martial Arts School by the government of Henan Province. A report from Wenxian County Media stated that ‘Chen Bing is considered a Taijiquan master who has reached the ultimate level in martial arts’ and ‘through great achievement and skillful, complete teaching, many practitioners have excelled and succeed in tournaments’.
2008 - He officially founded the Chen Bing Taiji Academy, changing the name from the „World Chen Family Taijiquan Association‟ in Chenjiagou (Chen Village) and donated $14,132 to victims of the Sichuan Earthquake.