Huang Xing Xian (黃性賢) 1910 - 1992
Originally famed as the "Young Hero" in his home province of Fujian for his White Crane. Huang studied 10 years with Great Grandmaster Cheng before moving to Singapore then Malaysia.
Founder of Singapore Tai Chi Association and over 30 schools throughout South-east Asia.
Zheng Man Qing (鄭曼青) 1900 - 1975
Affectionately known as the Professor. Master of the Five Excellences:
Taijiquan, painting, calligraphy, poetry and medicine. Abbreviated the long form to 37 postures. Was instrumental in spreading Taiji to the west.
Yang Cheng Fu (楊澄甫) 1883 - 1936
3rd son of Yang Jian Hou, renowned for his "Big Style"
with extended movements. Established popularity of the Yang Style Taijiquan world-wide.
Yang Jian Hou (楊健侯) 1839 - 1917
3rd son of Yang Lu-Chan. Modified the form into the "Middle Style".
Yang Lu Chan (杨露禅) 1799 - 1872
First outsider to learn the Chen family Art. Founder of Yang Style,
nicknamed "Yang the Invincible".
Chen Chang Xing (陳長興) 1771 - 1853
14th generation Chen family. Oldest known Form attributed to him
Chen Bing Wang (陳秉旺) ??? - ???
Chen Wan Ting (陳王廷) 1580 - 1660
9th generation Chen clan.
Founder of 7 different routines,
His 74 posture Form referred to as "Old Family Set".
Jiang Fa (蔣發) 1574 - 1655
Wang Zong Yue (王宗岳) ??? - ???
Legendary figure of Taijiquan. Was purported to have taught Jiang Fa and Chen Wan Ting
Zhang San Feng (张三丰) ??? - ???
Legendary founder of Taijiquan.