Purpose of the Institute

The Northern Wu Taijiquan Research Institute is dedicated to the study of human health, longevity and spiritual development through the practice of traditional Northern Wu Style Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese medicine.

Directors

• Director (China) - Liu Chang Jiang (Credentials)
• Director (USA) - David F. Dolbear (Credentials)

Board Members (China)

• Prof. Liu Xinqi
• Prof. Jian Qihua
• Duan Xinhua
• You Shaosheng, PhD
• Bei Yanjing, MA

Board Members (USA)

• Thomas Van Geel
• Gary Galvin
• Kimberly Chang, PhD
• Stephanie A.H. Divo, PhD
• Carlo DeRosa, MD

Programs

The institute provides instructions in the following :

• Instruction in Northern Wu style Taijiquan
• 83-posture Wu style Taijiquan
• 64-posture Wu style Taiji jian (straight sword)
• 13-posture Wu style Taiji dao (saber)
• Wu style Tui Shou (push hands)

The institute also provides certification programs of instructors. The certification programs include :

• Wu style Taijiquan form
• Wu style Taijiquan self-defense applications
• Wu style Taiji sword and saber

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