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Developments of Martial Arts in Taiwan
Master Lee,Chang-chih
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Director of the Martial Arts Faculty
of Intercultural Open University
www.kongfu.org
azh57@hotmail.com
January 31st, 2005
3. Martial arts development in the Republic era
The period when the Republic Government migrated to Taiwan can be said to be the height of martial arts inflow into Taiwan. Almost all famous martial art styles were introduced into Taiwan at that time. At that moment, a fanfare-like atmosphere rose in the martial art society. Since martial arts were less destructed in Taiwan, they are mostly preserved in their original forms. However, without government support, most of them were not developed. And, most of the older generation martial art masters have passed away. Without inheritors, it is unfortunate that traditional martial arts are fading away
.
After the doors of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait were opened, exchanges of martial arts between the two sides became possible. And, after martial arts became one of the competitions in the Asian Game, martial arts have become valued by governments of Asian countries. Although so, these competitions are limited to set-forms (Tao Lu 套路). Set forms have been compiled based on traditional martial arts. The biggest difference between these two different categories is that the history and culture and philosophy of martial arts are lost. Therefore, set-form (Tao Lu 套路) martial arts are not included in the scope of discussion in this thesis.
Bei Shaolin Chang Quan (北少林長拳, Northern Shaolin Long Fist)
Northern Shaolin Chang Quan in Taiwan was mostly brought in during 1949. The highly popular Northern Shaolin Long Fist was mostly taught by the Central Martial Art Institute. The content of this style includes Lian Bu Quan (連步拳), Shi-Lu Tan-Tui (十路彈腿), Mai-Fu Quan (埋伏拳), Cha Quan (查拳), and San-Cai Jian (三才劍). Northern Shaolin is a school of martial art centered on long-distance combat skills. Its range of leg-extension is relatively farther than other styles. It is a style with open frame, clean-cut movements, and clear tempo.
◎The master who had the most number and widest spread of pupils in Taiwan would be the Martial Zhuang Yuan (狀元, Champion of the National Level Imperial Exam) – Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂). Although Master Han passed away in 1979, his students carried on his spirit and art. Among his students, Wang Jian-Xu (王建緒), Shen Mao-Hui (沈茂惠), Jiang Chang-Gen (姜長根), Tang Ke-Jie (唐克杰), and Meng Xian-Ming (孟憲明) were called the “Han Men Wu Hu (Five Tigers of Han School)”. In addition to the above masters, quite a few renowned masters have also taught Shaolin Chang Quan in Taiwan. The following are two representative masters active in Taiwan.
◎Mr. Shen Mao-Hui (沈茂惠) is a member of the Chang Quan Committee of the Martial Art Association R.O.C. (Northern Shaolin Chang Quan) and the master trainer of Cheng-Gong High-School. Mr. Shen Mao-Hui began his martial art training at age twelve under the famous master of Zhejiang County, China – Mr. Yu Ke-Jin (虞可金) and later Mr. Cheng Huai-Sheng (程淮生) in Shanghai. After he came to Taiwan in July 1949, he began his study in Shaolin Chang Quan, Mantis Fist, Monkey Fist, Drunken Fist, and Double Hook under Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂) and Wang Song-Ting (王松亭). Later, he followed Mr. Lu Zu-He (呂祖和) for his training in Tiger-Tail Whip. He taught in government investigation and national defense departments for martial arts, bare-hand combat, wrestling, and weapon tussle (knife, gun, etc.).
◎Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen (姜長根) was born in a martial art family. He has been trained in the “Feng Yang” School of Southern Shaolin since young, as well as Hong Quan under famous Hong Quan Master, Mr. Wang Cheng-Jun (王成俊). After arrived in Taiwan along with the Republic Government, he entered the law enforcement forced and studied Northern Shaolin Chang Quan and wrestle/combat skills at the school of contemporary Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Grandmaster, Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂). He has also followed the Grandmaster of Mantis Fist, Mr. Wang Song-Ting (王松亭), learning various martial art skills of Mantis Fist. Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen can be said to have been a master with complete knowledge in both Northern and Southern styles of martial arts. Later, he taught in the Investigation Bureau. He is now a committee member of the Martial Art Association of R.O.C, the chairmen of Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Association R.O.C., a National Level trainer, and an international referee. Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen is currently teaching in the Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Promotion Association R.O.C（中華北少林長拳武術推展協會）., Cheng-Chi University（政治大學）, and Zhong-Zheng High School（中正高中）.
Master Lee,Chang-chih
All rights reserved
Director of the Martial Arts Faculty
of Intercultural Open University
www.kongfu.org
azh57@hotmail.com
January 31st, 2005
3. Martial arts development in the Republic era
The period when the Republic Government migrated to Taiwan can be said to be the height of martial arts inflow into Taiwan. Almost all famous martial art styles were introduced into Taiwan at that time. At that moment, a fanfare-like atmosphere rose in the martial art society. Since martial arts were less destructed in Taiwan, they are mostly preserved in their original forms. However, without government support, most of them were not developed. And, most of the older generation martial art masters have passed away. Without inheritors, it is unfortunate that traditional martial arts are fading away
.
After the doors of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait were opened, exchanges of martial arts between the two sides became possible. And, after martial arts became one of the competitions in the Asian Game, martial arts have become valued by governments of Asian countries. Although so, these competitions are limited to set-forms (Tao Lu 套路). Set forms have been compiled based on traditional martial arts. The biggest difference between these two different categories is that the history and culture and philosophy of martial arts are lost. Therefore, set-form (Tao Lu 套路) martial arts are not included in the scope of discussion in this thesis.
Bei Shaolin Chang Quan (北少林長拳, Northern Shaolin Long Fist)
Northern Shaolin Chang Quan in Taiwan was mostly brought in during 1949. The highly popular Northern Shaolin Long Fist was mostly taught by the Central Martial Art Institute. The content of this style includes Lian Bu Quan (連步拳), Shi-Lu Tan-Tui (十路彈腿), Mai-Fu Quan (埋伏拳), Cha Quan (查拳), and San-Cai Jian (三才劍). Northern Shaolin is a school of martial art centered on long-distance combat skills. Its range of leg-extension is relatively farther than other styles. It is a style with open frame, clean-cut movements, and clear tempo.
◎The master who had the most number and widest spread of pupils in Taiwan would be the Martial Zhuang Yuan (狀元, Champion of the National Level Imperial Exam) – Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂). Although Master Han passed away in 1979, his students carried on his spirit and art. Among his students, Wang Jian-Xu (王建緒), Shen Mao-Hui (沈茂惠), Jiang Chang-Gen (姜長根), Tang Ke-Jie (唐克杰), and Meng Xian-Ming (孟憲明) were called the “Han Men Wu Hu (Five Tigers of Han School)”. In addition to the above masters, quite a few renowned masters have also taught Shaolin Chang Quan in Taiwan. The following are two representative masters active in Taiwan.
◎Mr. Shen Mao-Hui (沈茂惠) is a member of the Chang Quan Committee of the Martial Art Association R.O.C. (Northern Shaolin Chang Quan) and the master trainer of Cheng-Gong High-School. Mr. Shen Mao-Hui began his martial art training at age twelve under the famous master of Zhejiang County, China – Mr. Yu Ke-Jin (虞可金) and later Mr. Cheng Huai-Sheng (程淮生) in Shanghai. After he came to Taiwan in July 1949, he began his study in Shaolin Chang Quan, Mantis Fist, Monkey Fist, Drunken Fist, and Double Hook under Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂) and Wang Song-Ting (王松亭). Later, he followed Mr. Lu Zu-He (呂祖和) for his training in Tiger-Tail Whip. He taught in government investigation and national defense departments for martial arts, bare-hand combat, wrestling, and weapon tussle (knife, gun, etc.).
◎Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen (姜長根) was born in a martial art family. He has been trained in the “Feng Yang” School of Southern Shaolin since young, as well as Hong Quan under famous Hong Quan Master, Mr. Wang Cheng-Jun (王成俊). After arrived in Taiwan along with the Republic Government, he entered the law enforcement forced and studied Northern Shaolin Chang Quan and wrestle/combat skills at the school of contemporary Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Grandmaster, Mr. Han Qing-Tang (韓慶堂). He has also followed the Grandmaster of Mantis Fist, Mr. Wang Song-Ting (王松亭), learning various martial art skills of Mantis Fist. Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen can be said to have been a master with complete knowledge in both Northern and Southern styles of martial arts. Later, he taught in the Investigation Bureau. He is now a committee member of the Martial Art Association of R.O.C, the chairmen of Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Association R.O.C., a National Level trainer, and an international referee. Mr. Jiang Chang-Gen is currently teaching in the Northern Shaolin Chang Quan Promotion Association R.O.C（中華北少林長拳武術推展協會）., Cheng-Chi University（政治大學）, and Zhong-Zheng High School（中正高中）.
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