Taichi Hall of Fame 太极名人堂

Internationally recognised martial arts professional with nearly four decades of experience in physical education, Wushu, Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Health Qigong. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (University of Pedagogy and Technology of Colombia); postgraduate study at Beijing Sport University; interpreter and translator training at Auckland University of Technology.

Recognised by Sport New Zealand as an Elite Wushu and Taijiquan Coach. Qualifications include 8th Duan (Silver Dragon, Chinese Wushu Association) and 6th Duan in Daoyin Yangsheng Gong and Health Qigong; registered exercise professional with REPs New Zealand. Since 1997, a leading voice in Wushu, Taijiquan, and Health Qigong nationally — coach, senior instructor, and international judge. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Mandarin.

Respected traditional Chinese martial arts teacher with more than seven decades of experience. Born in 1943, he began training at seven under his father, a military broadsword practitioner. Studied Baguazhang and Daoist internal methods under Taoist Master Yuan Zonggang at Baxian Temple, Xi’an; boxing and wrestling under Professor Xu Jinsheng; Plum Blossom Fist and Tai Chi Push Hands under Master Jiao Mingde; Shanxi Xingyiquan under Master Shen Zirong.

Former Vice Chairman of the Xi’an Wushu Association; helped establish more than twenty schools and research societies. Has taught abroad (e.g. Lithuania). Since 2006, Honorary Advisor to the New Zealand Chinese Martial Arts Association; continues teaching Tai Chi, Bagua, Xingyi, and Daoist Qigong in Auckland.

Tai Chi and Qigong instructor with more than three decades of dedication. Training began in Malaysia; advanced work in Traditional Wushu, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Since moving to New Zealand, active across Auckland since 2004, teaching all ages.

Former Chairperson of the Auckland Coordinating Subcommittee for World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Decorated competitor with medals at national, Oceania, Australasian and international championships, including the World Kungfu Championships in China. Certified Taolu Judge (NZ Kung-Fu Wushu Federation); judge at national and Oceania events.

Dedicated Tai Chi practitioner and instructor. Ten years of systematic training in China under renowned teachers including Li Deyin (42-form, sword, Wudang Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan) and Ma Chunxi (48-form fan, 36-form broadsword). Deep grounding in Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu (Hao), and Sun styles.

Based in Auckland since 2002; students have won championship titles in New Zealand. Continues to grow and preserve Tai Chi culture through teaching, community programmes, and cultural exchange.

Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan since 1978 under Master Khoo Kok Hua (Malaysia). Opened his Auckland school in 1994. Competition from 2007; gold medals at New Zealand National, Australasian, and Oceania championships, and at the 5th World Traditional Wushu Championships (China).

Advanced Yang Style training with international instructors, notably Master Faye (Li) Yip (UK, 2013–2016). Health Qigong expertise; Duan 4 in the International Health Qigong Duan System. Taolu Provisional Judge (NZKWF, 2009); judge at national Tai Chi competitions. Helped establish New Zealand’s participation in World Tai Chi & Qigong Day.

Fifth-generation inheritor of Wu Style Taijiquan; member of the Chinese Wushu Association and Beijing Wu Style Taijiquan Research Society. Established the Li Bingci Wu Style Taijiquan New Zealand Centre and founded the New Zealand Wu Style Taijiquan Association (president and head coach).

For more than two decades, introduced Tai Chi in libraries, schools, community centres, and cultural organisations — emphasising traditional technique and health benefits. Strengthens Taijiquan within New Zealand’s multicultural society through teaching, demonstrations, and community programmes.