Wang Heng Wushu Taichi Institute

王恒武术太极学院

MASTER WANG HENG
Wang Heng was bom inHenan province, China, and began her wushu training in 1983. In 1986 she was selected for the Henan Professional Wushu Team, where she trained under Master Ma Chu Xi, a member of the One Hundred Wushu Elites.

As a youth, Wang Heng participated in many national and international competitions, winning numerous medals and titles in wushu, taichi and sanda (Chinese kickboxing). Wang Heng is the former national broadsword and double broadsword champion of China. She also holds the esteemed title of Wu Ying Athlete (Chinese national leading athlete) and 7th degree Wushuduan wei (master level).

Wang Heng is a certified wushu and sanda judge and has been invited to judge many national and interational competitions. Wang Heng is also the first female sanda judge for the International Shaolin Wushu Festival.

With the benefit of over 20 years of coaching experience, Wang Heng's students have participated in both national and interational competitions, earning many medals and titles, including the Canadian Team Trials, the Pan American Wushu Championships, the World Combat Games, the World University Games, the World Wushu Championships and the World Traditional Kung Fu Championships.

WANG HENG WUSHU TAICHI INSTITUTE Wang Heng Wushu Taichi Institute was founded in 2010. The Institute offers training in wushu and taichi to students of all ages, whether they are elite competitive athletes, beginners, or senior participants.

The Institute also offers a variety of additional martial arts training along with modern wushu and taichi such as eagle claw, double broadsword, nine-section whip, three-section staff, taichi horse tail whip.

WUSHU CLASSES

BASIC LEVEL:
develop coordination and motor skills
fundamental wushu movements
international junior hand forms

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
fundamental weapons (broadsword, straightsword, staff, spear)
international designated hand and weapon forms

ADVANCED LEVEL:
continued focus on skills
advanced techniques and difficulty movements
preparing students for national and international competitions


TAICHI CLASSES

BASIC LEVEL:
8-form and 24-form taichi quan
32-form taichi sword

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
42-form and 48-form taichi quan
42-form taichi sword
36-form broadsword
Chen style taichi fan, Chen style taichi sword

WUSHU
Wushu is a contemporary Chinese martial art that blends elements of performance and martial application.

Wushu (Taolu) training
emphasizes quickness, explosive power, and natural, relaxed movement. The wushu practitioner must combine flexibility with strength, speed with flawless technique, fierce intent with effortless execution.

TAICHI
Taichi is considered to be an integral style of wushu and is practiced by both young and old. Taichi is founded on balancing energy or life-force by feeding or directing it through one's system. Taichi's fighting style is as powerful as it is graceful.

BENEFITS
There are numerous benefits to practicing wushu for both young and old. Regular practice of wushu will improve strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance. Wushu also instills discipline, confidence and poise.
The options and variations within wushu allow for individual expression and creativity.