Wu DaqiorWu Ta-ch'i(1926–1993) was the descendant of the famousWu-style tai chifoundersWu Quanyou(1834–1902) andWu Jianquan(1870–1942). He directed Wu-style tai chi instruction outside ofMainland Chinaafter the death of his fatherWu Gongyi(1900–1970) and brotherWu Ta-kuei(1923–1972) from the Wu-style tai chi headquarters inHong Konginternationally.[1]
| Ngô Đại Tề Wu Daqi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 China |
| Died | 1993 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Style | Wu-style tai chi |
| Notable students | Chu Weng-Moon |
| Wu Daqi | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | NgôĐạiTề | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | NgôĐạiTề | ||||||
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Biography
editBorn in China to a distinguished martial arts family, Wu Daqi, with his brother Wu Ta-kuei, sisterWu Yanxiaand his first cousinWu Daxin,endured strict training from their nationally famous grandfather and father.[2]Being the grandchildren of the family, they were traditionally expected to inherit the family art oftai chithat their great-grandfather Wu Quanyou had first learned fromYang Luchan(1799–1872) and his sonYang Banhou(1837–1890).[3]
When Wu Gongyi migrated with his family to Hong Kong in the 1940s, Wu Daqi assisted his father in the propagation and teaching of tai chi. During the 1950s under the instructions of Wu Gongyi, Wu Daqi and his cousinWu Daxin(1933–2005) travelled extensively toMalaysiaandSingaporeto start and support academies promoting Wu-style tai chi.[2]Their efforts met with success, making the region a key centre of Wu-style tai chi outside of Hong Kong and China.[2]Wu Daqi's chief discipleChu Weng-Moonin Malaysia and his fellow disciples continue to teach Wu-style tai chi.[citation needed]
In 1974, Wu Daqi was invited by theChinese Canadian Kuo Shu Federationto teach inToronto,Ontario, Canada where he established the first Wu family school outside ofAsia.[2]TheCanadianschool founded by Wu Daqi was entrusted to his nephewWu Kuang-yu(Eddie Wu) in 1976.[4]
Wu Daqi was a member of the advisory board of the Martial Art Association in Hong Kong.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^Cai, Naibiao (2006). "In Memory of Wu Daxin - Journal of Asian Martial Arts Vol. 15 No. 1".Journal of Asian Martial Arts.Via Media Publishing, Erie Pennsylvania USA.ISSN1057-8358.
- ^abcdYip, Y. L. (Autumn 2002). "Pivot".Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness.12(3). Insight Graphics Publishers.ISSN1056-4004.
- ^Wile, Douglas (1995).Lost T'ai-chi Classics from the Late Ch'ing Dynasty (Chinese Philosophy and Culture).State University of New York Press.ISBN978-0-7914-2654-8.
- ^Philip-Simpson, Margaret (June 1995). "A Look at Wu Style Teaching Methods - T'AI CHI The International Magazine of T'ai Chi Ch'uan Vol. 19 No. 3".T'ai Chi.Wayfarer Publications.ISSN0730-1049.
External links
edit- http:// wustyle /International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Federation website
- http:// wustyledetroit /Detroit, Michigan Wu style website
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