Affiliated club profiles

1. NZ Wushu Academy / 新西兰武术学院 新西兰武术学院介绍： 新西兰武术学院（New Zealand Wushu Academy）成立于2016年，是一家致力于推广中华武术文化与传统体育精神的专业机构。学院以弘扬武术精神、强身健体和文化交流为宗旨。 English: NZ Wushu Academy, established in 2016, is a professional institution dedicated to promoting Chinese wushu culture and traditional sporting spirit. The academy is committed to fostering the spirit of wushu, enhancing physical fitness, and encouraging cultural exchange.

2. North Shore Chinese Association - Tai Chi & Martial Arts Club / 北岸 华人协会太极武术社北岸华人协会太极武术社成立时间不长，但在拥有最大华人社团的支持鼓励下，这个武术社成长的很快，大部分拳友从一个太极小白成长为今天的太极爱好者 ，在今天“世界太极日”庆祝盛会上一展英姿，同时也希望通过此次活动让更多的爱好运动、爱好明天健康的自己加入太极行动行列中来！

The Tai Chi and Wushu Club of the North Shore Chinese Association was established not long ago.However,with the support and encouragement of the largest Chinese community organisation,this club has grown rapidly. Most of the members have evolved from Tai Chi Day today. At the same time, they hope that through this event,more people who love sports and aspire to a healthy future will join the ranks of Tai Chi practitioners!

3. Wushu Culture Association / 武术文化协会 The concept of the Wushu Culture Association is to provide individuals with knowledge of traditional Wushu-Kung Fu and Qigong and the opportunity to gain experience of different cultures. Practitioners gain a sense of involvement in wushu generally, build their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual faculties and discover how Wushu and Qigong can enrich their lives. Orlando Garcia-Morales is the Director of the Wushu Culture Association and its principal teacher. He has extensive wushu experience in competitions in China and internationally as a competitor, coach and judge. He has the official recognition of Silver Dragon Eighth Duan from the Chinese Wushu Association (China’s Wushu national body). Orlando has a degree in Physical Education and four years of post-graduate studies at Beijing Sport University Wushu Faculty. Coaching NZ Level 3 Senior Coach in Wushu and Taiji Quan – Sport New Zealand (formerly Sport and Recreation New Zealand) Orlando has been teaching in New Zealand since 1997. His experience covers Taolu, Taiji Tuishou and Sanda (free sparring), as well as Chinese Philosophy and Medical Qigong. 武术文化协会 武术文化协会的理念是向个人传授传统武术与气功的知识，并提供体验不同文化的机会。 习武者不仅能全面融入武术世界，还能强健体魄、磨砺心智、提升情感与精神修养，并从中领悟武术与气功如何丰富人生。 奥兰多(Orlando Garcia-Morales )是武术文化协会的会长兼老师。 他拥有丰富的武术竞技经验，曾以运动员、教练员和裁判员身份参与中国及国际赛事，并荣获中国武术协会官方认证的银龙八段资格。 奥兰多持有体育教育学士学位，曾在北京体育大学武术系完成四年研究生深造。 他具备新西兰体育局认证的武术太极三级高级教练资质（原新西兰体育与休闲局）。 自1997年起在新西兰从事教学工作。其教学领域涵盖套路、太极推手、散打，兼修中国哲学与医疗气功。

4. New Zealand Taiji and Martial Arts Society / 新西兰太极武术社该组织成立于2005年10月27日，经政府正式注册批准，二十余载风雨兼程，始终深耕太极、薪火相传。在弘扬中华优秀传统文化的道路上，他们步履坚定、成果斐然，已成为当地极具影响力的太极拳团体。

他们潜心教学、育才不辍，培养出一批又一批优秀学员，在新西兰各类太极赛事中屡创佳绩，多次摘得冠亚军荣誉。更为可贵的是，众多学员在成长成熟后自发组建新的太极团队，赓续文脉，拓展传承，使太极文化在当地形成生生不息、良性发展的可喜局面。

他们心怀社会、服务大众，积极开展公益教学，将太极拳推广至图书馆、校园、社区及养老机构，让传统文化走近大众、滋养身心，彰显了深厚的人文关怀与社会担当。

二十一载耕耘不辍，二十一载春华秋实。他们以坚守铸就品质，以传承彰显价值。

让我们以最热烈的掌声，向《新西兰太极武术社》致以崇高的敬意和诚挚的祝贺！Established on October 27, 2005, and officially registered with government approval, the organization has journeyed through more than two decades with dedication and perseverance. They have remained deeply committed to the practice and transmission of Tai Chi, steadily promoting the rich heritage of traditional Chinese culture. Today, they have become a highly influential Tai Chi group in the local community.

With unwavering dedication to teaching and nurturing talent, they have trained generations of outstanding students. Their members have achieved remarkable success in various Tai Chi competitions across New Zealand, frequently winning championships and runner-up titles. Even more commendable is that many of their students, after maturing in skill and understanding, have gone on to establish new Tai Chi groups themselves—further extending the cultural lineage and fostering a thriving, sustainable Tai Chi community.

They are also deeply committed to serving society. Through public welfare teaching initiatives, they have brought Tai Chi into libraries, schools, communities, and elder care institutions, making traditional culture accessible to the public while promoting physical and mental well-being. Their work reflects profound humanistic care and a strong sense of social responsibility.

Twenty-one years of tireless dedication, twenty-one years of fruitful achievements. They have forged quality through perseverance and demonstrated value through cultural inheritance.

Let us give our warmest applause to the New Zealand Tai Chi Martial Arts Association, and extend our highest respect and heartfelt congratulations!

5. Epsom Chinese Association / Epsom 华人协会 Dear guests and Tai Chi enthusiasts, We are the Epsom Chinese Association of Auckland. Today, we're honored to join Tai Chi practitioners from around the world to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. We're thrilled to see our acting Chairperson competing, showing incredible skill and energy despite her elderly age. Her dedication to Tai Chi embodies the spirit of our association. Since 2007, Epsom Chinese Association has been committed to preserving Chinese cultural heritage, with Tai Chi at the heart of our activities. Participating in World Tai Chi Day, we showcase our community's passion for Tai Chi and hope to connect with friends worldwide, promoting health and harmony. Thank you to World Tai Chi Day for this platform. Let's make Tai Chi a bridge to health, peace, and friendship! 😊. 各位来宾、各位太极爱好者，大家好！ 我们是奥克兰Epsom华人协会。 今天，能与世界各地的太极同仁欢聚一堂，共庆世界太极日，我们倍感荣幸与喜悦。 尤为振奋的是，我们的执行会长亲自参赛。老人家虽已耄耋之年，依旧精神矍铄，一招一式尽显功底。这份对太极的执着与热爱，正是我们协会的精神所在。 Epsom华人协会自2007年成立以来，始终以传承中华优秀传统文化为己任，太极拳作为文化瑰宝，更是我们活动的核心。 此次参加世界太极日，我们不仅要展现海外华人对太极文化的热爱与坚守，更愿与各国友人交流互鉴，在一呼一吸中吸取健康之源。 感谢世界太极日搭建平台，愿我们以太极为桥，共赴健康、和平与友爱之约！ 谢谢大家！

6. Auckland Hongyang Taichi Society / 奥克兰弘扬太极社奥克兰弘扬太极社

Auckland Hongyang Taichi Society

我们是一个新的团队，人数只有十几人，全体成员接触太极只有约二年的时间，但是现在越来越对太极产生兴趣，我们常在休息时，讨论太极，说虽然太极很难学，但也乐在其中，我们的团队來自五湖四海．都是已退休人士，我们的宗旨是把国术转到每一个角落发光发亮，未来希望有更多热爱太极的朋友加入，把太极文化弘扬出去。

Auckland Tai Chi Promotion Club

We are a new team with only a dozen or so members. All members are beginners who have only been practicing Tai Chi for about two years, but we are getting more and more interested in it. We often talk about Tai Chi during breaks, saying that although it's difficult to learn, we are also enjoying it immensely. Our team members are all retired and originally come from many different places. Our mission is to make this traditional Chinese art known to more people and help it shine. In the future, we hope more Tai Chi enthusiasts will join us to further promote the Tai Chi culture.

7. GanEn Taiji / 感恩太极新西兰站 (GTANZ) is a non-profit Tai Chi organisation founded in 2017. Its mission is to promote traditional Yang-style Tai Chi as a daily practice, dedicated to encouraging more people to improve their holistic health through Tai Chi. Their featured routine, "Nine Dragon Wandering Forms" (Long You Jiu Shi), was created by Mr Yu Gongbao, a renowned martial arts cultural expert, Editor-in-Chief of World Taijiquan Website, and Dean of Tai Chi Academy. The form integrates elements of Tai Chi, Bagua, Xingyi, Daoyin (stretching), and Tuna (breathing exercises). It combines the cultivation of form, strength, energy (Qi), and mind. The performance is characterized by its elegant and graceful movements, fluid agility, and a perfect harmony between internal and external strength. 感恩太极新西兰站（GTANZ）是一个非营利性太极团体。它成立于 2017 年，旨在推广传统杨式太极拳作为一项日常锻炼。致力于让更多人练习太极拳，从而改善他们的整体健康。 他们演练的“龙游九式"由著名武术文化研究专家、世界太极拳网总编、太学堂院长余功保先生创编。它融合了太极，八卦，形意和导引、吐纳等练习方式，将练形、练劲、练气、练意相结合，形态优美、潇洒，身法飘逸灵动，内外贯通。

8. Univision Community Trust / 致远文化教育中心致远文化教育中心是由政府注册的慈善机构。我们的宗旨是为新西兰华人社區提供社区教育，丰富华人移民生活。

Univision is a government-registered charity. Our mission is to provide community education for the Chinese community in New Zealand and enrich the lives of Chinese immigrants.

我们致力于为奥克兰各社区提供教育及文化类课程。目前每周开设约50节课程，涵盖太极、气功、舞蹈、美术、高尔夫、网球、普拉提、国际象棋、电子琴以及特殊儿童项目。We are dedicated to providing educational and cultural programs to local communities across Auckland. We currently run 50 classes every week, including Tai Chi, Qigong, dance, art, Golf, Tennis, pilates, chess, Keyboard, and programs for children with special needs .

9. Auckland Mulan Boxing Association / 奥克兰木兰拳协会 Mulan Quan (Mulan Boxing), originated in the 1980s, is based on Yang-style Tai Chi and combined with artistic stage styling, offering fist, fan, and sword techniques. Its movements are continuous and flowing, favored by women. Auckland Mulan boxing Association founded in 2006, they will today present: Mulan Double Fan. 木兰拳是源于杨氏太极，它结合了午台艺术造型，创建于80年代，它有拳＇扇和剑。木兰拳动作连绵不断，如行云流水，深受女性喜爱。奥克兰木兰拳协会成立于2006年。今天我们将为大家展示木兰双扇！

10. NZ Shuhuai Sword Group / 新西兰抒怀剑团队 Shuhuai Sword was founded in 1989 by Mr. Zhu Junchang, a renowned contemporary Chinese sword dance artist. Shuhuai Sword promotes traditional Chinese culture, combining martial arts and dance in its sword dance performances. Its motto is "The power of Tai Chi, the charm of dance." Shuhuai Sword shapes a contemporary image of swordsmanship, possessing unique charm and artistic value. The perfect fusion of martial arts and dance encapsulates both offense and defense. Mr. Zhu Junchang, the creator, has loved martial arts since childhood. In 1958, while in middle school, he studied under the renowned martial arts master Lu Zhenduo, diligently honing his fundamental skills. On March 18, 1960, the Shanghai Dance School was established, and Mr. Zhu Junchang became one of the first students at Shanghai's first and the nation's second dance school. From then on, he dedicated his life to teaching and researching Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk dance, especially devoting immense passion and energy to the study and research of traditional Chinese swordsmanship and Chinese sword culture. In 1989, amidst the nationwide surge of the "National Fitness Campaign," he launched the unique "Shuhuai Sword" series, a work combining dance and martial arts. The Shuhuai Sword style has gained immense popularity among swordsmanship and fitness enthusiasts in China, with CCTV even broadcasting and promoting it. It has achieved numerous successes in martial arts competitions across the country. The New Zealand Shuhuai Sword style was developed by Yuxia, a disciple of Master Zhu, who studied in Shanghai for several years, mastering various prescribed routines and passing numerous tests to obtain a coaching certificate. In 2009, she returned to New Zealand and established the NZ Shuhuai Sword team. In 2012, she first participated in martial arts performances and individual competitions, and has continued to practice ever since. Shuhuai Sword has been passed down in New Zealand for seventeen years, attracting people of different ages, cultural backgrounds, and nationalities, and gradually integrating into local community life. Many people come specifically to learn it, saying that learning martial arts and dance simultaneously is exactly what they enjoy – truly, "Art knows no borders!" We are deeply grateful to the organizers for this rare opportunity, and all our team members express our heartfelt thanks! 抒怀剑是中国当代著名的剑舞艺术家朱俊昌先生1989年创立，抒怀剑弘扬中国传统文化，武舞结合的剑舞作品，“太极的劲，舞蹈的神韵”是抒怀剑的宗旨。抒怀剑塑造时代剑术形象，有其独特的魅力和艺术价值。武术和舞蹈完美结合，攻防含义在其中。原创朱俊昌先生，自幼酷爱武术，1958年上中学时便投在武术名家卢振铎先生门下苦练武术基本功。 1960年3月18日，上海市舞蹈学校成立，朱俊昌老师成上海第一、全国第二所舞蹈学校的第一批学生。 从此终身从事中国古典舞和中国民间舞的教学和研究工作，尤其对中国传统剑术和中华剑文化的学习和研究倾注了极大的热情和精力。 1989年在全国掀起的“全民健身运动”的高潮中，推出了舞武结合、独具特色的“抒怀剑”系列作品。在中国得到了广大剑术和健身爱好者的喜爱，中央电视台曾专门对抒怀剑进行了转播和推广。在国内各地的武术赛事中捷报频出。 新西兰抒怀剑是由朱老师亲传徒弟yuxia 老师在上海学习数年，通过各项规定套路学习，通过各项测试荣获教练证书完成学业。2009年回到新西兰成立了NZ抒怀剑团队，2012年首次参加武术展演和个人比赛项目，一直坚持至今。抒怀剑在新西兰传承十七年，吸引了不同年龄.不同文化背景与不同国籍的人们参与，并逐渐融入当地社区生活。许多人慕名而来，他们说武术舞蹈可以同时学习，正是他们的兴趣爱好，正所谓：‘’艺术无国界‘’！感谢主办方给我们这次难得机会，我们全体队员向主办方表示深深的谢意，敬礼！

11. New Zealand Wu Style Taichi Association / 新西兰吴式太极拳协会 Wu-style Tai Chi is one of the five major traditional schools of Tai Chi in China (the other four are Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, and Sun styles). Origins and Lineage The founder of Wu-style Tai Chi was Wu Quanyou, a Manchu of the Plain White Banner during the Qing Dynasty. He studied under Yang Luchan, the founder of Yang-style Tai Chi, and Yang’s son Yang Banhou. Drawing on both the large-frame and small-frame forms of Yang style, Wu Quanyou developed a medium-frame (Zhongjia) form, which became the prototype of Wu-style Tai Chi. In the early 20th century, Wu Quanyou’s son Wu Jianquan refined the form by removing repetitive and jumping movements, making it smoother and more continuous. This led to the formal establishment of Wu-style Tai Chi as an independent school. Characteristics of Wu-style Tai Chi Wu-style Tai Chi is characterized by: •Relaxation, calmness, softness, and neutralization •Compact yet extended movements •“Chuan-shaped” stepping pattern •Balance within slight forward inclinations Common routines include: •Traditional 36-form Wu-style Tai Chi •45-form competition routine Southern and Northern Branches Wu-style Tai Chi later developed into two main branches: •Southern Branch: Passed down by Wu Jianquan and his successors such as Wu Gongyi, Wu Gongzao, and Ma Yueliang, mainly in Shanghai. •Northern Branch: Transmitted by Wang Maozhai and later practitioners including Yang Yuting, Wang Peisheng, and Li Bingci, primarily in Beijing. Overseas Transmission Master Li Bingci’s disciple, Zhou Weiyu, a promoter of Chinese martial arts, emigrated to New Zealand and founded the New Zealand Wu-style Tai Chi Association. He has worked to establish and spread Wu-style Tai Chi there, training successors and formally accepting seven disciples, who represent the sixth generation of Wu-style Tai Chi (and the second generation in New Zealand). Today, Mr. Zhou Weiyu leads his team in participating in World Tai Chi Day, continuing to help Chinese Tai Chi flourish overseas. With a commitment to Chinese culture, they aim to promote health and well-being for people around the world. 吴式太极拳是中国传统太极拳5大主要门派之一（其他4个门派有：陈式、杨式、武式、孙式）。 起源和传承： 创始人：吴全佑，清代满族正白旗人，师从杨式太极拳杨露禅及其子杨班候，并融合杨式大架和小架之长，创编出（中架式）太极拳，就是吴式太极拳的雏形。 之后由吴全佑之子吴鉴全在20世纪初，删除重复、跳跃等动作，使拳架更加柔和、连贯，即正式形成独立的：（吴式太极拳流派）。 吴式拳特点： 松静柔化，紧凑舒伸，川字步行，斜中寓正。其套路主要有传统吴式36式太极拳，吴式45式太极拳竞赛套路等。 吴式太极拳分为南派和北派： 南派：以吴鉴全及传承人：吴公议、吴公藻、马岳梁等在上海传承。 北派：由王茂斋及传承人：杨禹廷、王培生、李秉慈等在北京传承。 海外传承：李秉慈大师的弟子、中国武术推介官周维禹，移民新西兰后，创立《新西兰吴式太极拳协会》，将吴式太极拳植根新西兰，传播、传承，并且为吴门培养传承人，接纳7名弟子入门，成为吴式太极拳第六代传承人（即新西兰吴式太极拳第二代传承人）。 今天周维禹先生带领他的团队参加国际太极拳日。继续让中国太极拳在海外开花。志在中华文化，促进人类健康。